Elite Event – Farm to Tavern @ Eagle House Restaurant

If this were a Mexican Dessert Event, it’d be «Flan-​To-​Table.» If the food was heavy, it’d be «Flab-​To-​Table.» Oh wait, it was. Crap. I need to hit the gym. Ttyl.
One of my favourite events ever. Partly because I didn’t actually get in (every event is better without me). Last minute, spaces opened up and I came (so to speak)… but I had to help check people in and «man» the front table. With emphasis on «man». I handed out name badges in a studly way, gave masculine gifts and testosterone-​fueled raffle tickets to all.
Alex asked me if I’d like to do this — as if there was any way I wouldn’t! I’d do it at every event if I could. I’d probably pay for the privilege. I’m a total social butterfly. Plus I got to meet all of the cute guys. I mean girls. Okay well both.
If everyone at the event had a cough, it’d be «Phlegm-​To-​Table» and honestly far less enjoyable. Ew.
It was great meeting everyone as they arrived, then I went upstairs to find the « Unilocal movers-​and-​shakers table» with Katherine, Alex, Maria, Morgan, Krista, Barb, etc — completely full! I guess that happens when I’m «Tardy-​To-​Table.» Maybe it was a ploy because they all hate me and don’t want to sit with me. Other friends such as Jody, Lindsay, Jamie, Jim, Nicole, Andrew, Danielle, Chris and others were also at full tables. Egads!
Then Alex came … to the rescue. He told me to sit with Loren, Amanda, and Jane, as they had an empty seat. I can’t tell you details of the rest of the night, because it was all a blissful blur. But sitting with these three girls was a real highlight of all my Unilocal events. Firstly, the conversation was fun, and rude (I was there so what do you expect), with no awkward pauses. These three are friends outside Unilocal so they already had the chemistry. I just added a little, er… boy sauce to it. So to speak.
And they’re also supermodels (pictorial evidence later in this review). So that was fun too. Unfortunately all three are married. To each other. And I’m okay with that. Not bitter. (Fuming). I’ll get over it. (Sobs uncontrollably). But I’ll definitely be sitting with them again in the future. I had to sign a contract to guarantee it, actually. They said it was a «reverse mean girls». I’m forced to permanently sit at their table. I hope this invitation extends to Starlight as well. If she can handle the jealousy, that is.
If this were a nightclub and everyone was dressed scandalously and the soap suds machine started churning out bubbles and all kinds of white mess (not that kind of white mess, minds out of the gutter), then it’d be «Foam-​To-​Table». And this would have been the exact event I’d want to be Foam-​To-​Table, funnily enough.
Now as for the food itself: magnificent. 22 five-​star-​reviews don’t lie.
The Charcuterie was delicious, as was the cheese. The bread was yum. The salmon salad was divine. I love salmon, this was my fave course. Tempura shrimp was delish. Choc-​rasp sorbet did nothing for me, but I don’t like choc with fruit. The Slider was absolutely amazing and a meal unto itself. The passion fruit mango sorbet (from Sweet Jenny’s, one of my fave places) was so good, it made God cry. Repeatedly. The steak was really good. And the biscuit with ice cream was amazing. Amazing, gluttonous menu provided by truly wonderful people. Especially Trish, and the Chef.
Trish (the owner) is hands down the nicest owner I’ve had the pleasure of meeting at any Unilocal events. And there is some stiff competition. And speaking of stiff, so let me tell you this funny story about what happened when I first got to the table with Loren, Jane and Amanda. Wait, what do you mean I can’t say that on Unilocal?Okay fine. I’ll have to tell you guys the story in private. Never mind.
And the chef, what a wonderful chap! He’s so adorable! He came over to us after everyone had left and was telling us how much it meant to him and how privileged he was to cook for us… the poor lad was almost in tears. He’s a little angel, and also, he’s an absolutely f***ing amazing chef. Like, f***ing amazing. Seriously. In my humble, undeveloped taste-​bud (yeah right) opinion, of course.
And of course, it was «Femmes-​To-​Table» because God (or Alex, but in Hawaii that’s the same thing) blessed my table with three amazing femmes.
So many reasons why this was one of my fave events ever. Yet I can sum it all up with Jane’s picture of me at the triple-​supermodel table. I didn’t take any pix, I was too busy being mesmerized. But the pic speaks for itself.
I may as well have just posted this picture, with no words at all, and a 5-​star rating. You’d have understood.
Someone’s a lucky boy. Spot which one of the 4 is not a supermodel. Yeah it’s the one with the male equipment. Damnit. How did you know. (Pouts)
Crap, now Starlight is hissing at the screen, so I need to close the pic and try and re-​convince her that she’s the only girl in my world. Now she’s scratching me… ow.

Look… I hate to brag, but by jove, if I wasn’t one lucky guy to be so privledged to a feast fit for a king at The Eagle House for this event. But not just any old king — an American King — with all the freshly grown food straigth from the farm to my plate!
To sweeten the pot a bit, Trish and her crew at The Eagle House were joined by CJ from Sam Adams Brewing Company to put together a beer pairing of foods laced with Sam Adams beer. The duo were pairing my favorite beer company (Sam Adams), hailing from my favorite American city (Boston), named after my favorite patriot (Sam Adams), which makes my favorite everyday beer (Boston Lager) and in the form of my favorite beverage (beer) with an eight course meal fraught with Sam Adams beer itself, newly concoted for this very occasion. The end result: a masterpiece of flavor and fun constructed by the very hand of the music makers, and the dreamers of dreams (I got this Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory theme going in my Elite reviews, for some reason).
Salmon is one of those dishes that I feel are often butchered by inferior cooks and chefs, but not The Eagle House’s chef, whom will remain name-​less for autonminity purposes (Ok, I can’t recall what he said his name was, Ok?), as he did a masterful job with his Angry Orchard Cider marinated and broiled salmon. The fish was placed delicately on a bed of greens and drizzled with cider vinaigrette… and then destroyed with extreme predjuice by my teeth, mouth and esophagus. This was my favorite time in the night. Well, that and when a fellow Unilocaler referred to the food being «a walk off home run».
Other honorable mentions included the «sudsy shrimp» with some kind of mango/​citrus sauce that was like catnip to me, and the «all American Revolution» burger that was beer battered and served on a pretzle roll. They tried to pull the burger off as a «slider», but trust me when I say that this massive sandwich wasn’t sliding anywhere easily unless it was your stomach… assuming you can get it to clear your mouth.
The cherry on top for me was sharing a table with my good buddy Lindsay A, her sister Jamie whom I’m newly acquiated and my lovely wife. Lindsay always makes my belly ache with laughter and this night was no different. She even told us her least favorite word that really makes her cringe. Out of respect for Lindsay, of course, I cannot disclose this word to you… Unless a
account is started with that exact purpose and you make a donation to me, so make it rain.
A very special thanks to CJ from Sam Adams, Trish and her staff at The Eagle House and as always, Alex from Unilocal for a great time. I’d be honored to spread the word of the quality, level of service and even stewardship we all were able to enjoy at The Eagle House.

This was a really fun event. The specific details have already been covered by other reviews so, I’ll just touch on some the highlights for me.
In addition to the great conversation that I enjoyed at my table, I really liked the pairing concept at this event. Be it wine or beer, it’s something I’d like to learn more about. We had the opportunity to try a variety of beers from Sam Adams. I particularly enjoyed the hard cider and the Cherry Wheat. The Eagle House offers the entire line that we sampled.
My favorite dish was surprisingly the cider vinaigrette dressed fresh greens & veggies, complimented with cider marinated broiled salmon. I’ve never liked salmon but I always try it because I want to like it. It’s healthy and I like all other seafood but never salmon. — I announced this at the table because I fully expected to pass this dish to someone else but I really liked it and finished the plate myself. I think it’s worth noting that would be the first time I’ve ever eat more than a bite of salmon. I’m not a huge fan of tempura batter but the sudsy shrimp was enjoyable as well. I think it would make a for a nice appetizer. Home cooked beer bread and drop biscuits served with fruit and Sweet Jenny’s Sweet ice cream, made for delightful additions, courtesy of the Eagle House’s owner, Trish.
Our servers were spectacular in orchestrating the courses and keeping glasses full for our large group of 30 – 40 guests. I would definitely return to dine here again. Of course, this was far from my first time here and was already a fan of the Eagle House. See my review on their page:

This event was certainly a success! I was beyond impressed with all aspects of the night!
I’ll start with the food. I absolutely cannot believe how generous the Eagle House and Samuel Adams Brewery were. I have never in my life eaten that much food in one sitting. All of it was superb! I loved how each course was paired with a different beer. We also learned that the beer was included in the recipes for each course. It was awesome!
We started with a cheese & meat plate, which was delicious. As a cheese addict, I was very pleased. Next, we were served a mixed greens and cider marinated broiled salmon salad in a citrus vinaigrette. It was to die for! The salmon was cooked to perfection. I would definitely order something like this, if it were on the menu. After that, we were served fresh shrimp battered in summer ale tempura. I gobbled up all three pieces very quickly. I loved the dipping sauce. Our next course was a Chocolate Raspberry sorbet from Sweet Jenny’s. I’ve never been to Sweet Jenny’s, but I will certainly need to visit. I loved the sorbet! We were then served a Boston Lager tempura battered burger, topped with bacon and aged cheddar, on a pretzel roll. As hard as it was to choose, this was my favorite course. It was so unique and perfectly cooked. I miss it already. After that, we were served another delicious treat from Sweet Jenny’s– Passion Fruit Mango sorbet. This one was just as delicious as the Chocolate Raspberry! Believe it or not, our next course was sliced flank steak in a cherry wheat glaze. Even though I had been full for three courses, I finished my whole plate. I really loved the steak with the glaze. It was a great idea! Major props to the chef. Our final course was a sugared drop biscuit topped with Sweet Jenny’s ice cream. It was the perfect end to a perfect meal.
I will be returning to Eagle House without a doubt. In addition to the incredible food and beer, the owner was one of the sweetest ladies I’ve ever met. She was so modest and genuinely kind. I also loved the chef. He was clearly passionate about his work. The man from Samuel Adams Brewery was also extremely friendly. He stopped at our table and talked to us about the work he does. He seems to truly love his job!
As if my magnificent meal wasn’t enough, I also sat with the best people! I sat with my plus one, Loren C (who is STILL talking about how much fun she had), my great friend Amanda E, and my new friend Fox E! The conversation was fascinating throughout all three hours of the event. I hadn’t laughed that hard in a while. Thanks, you guys, for being so hilarious, wonderful and all around phenomenal people.
A special thank you to Alex L. for throwing yet another great event. I am obsessed with my party favors (especially my sunglasses)! Alex truly knows how to host a party and show everyone a good time. As always, I cannot wait for my next Elite event!

Yes yes to everything. Everything.
I’ve never been to this little hidden street that contains Moor Pat, Sweet Jenny’s and Eagle House. The parking lot was huge and there was absolutely no trouble finding a spot. They seem pretty relaxed as far as parking in different spots too, because I definitely parked in the wrong spot. I’m making it a trip to come back here to hit up Eagle House for dinner, Sweet Jenny’s for a sweet treat, and Moor Pat for a summery adult beverage. Wooooo hooooo.
Okay, back to the review. I was greeted at the back door (was it the back door? I’m not completely sure) by the dashing and sly Mr. Fox E. He gave me a wonderful (albeit losing) raffle ticket and some stylish pins for my outfit. I made my way up the stone stairs and down another set of stairs to an awesome looking patio I would have loved to spend all night.
I galloped my way over to where Anna and Vicki were seated and they were nice enough to let me enjoy their company. We were quickly joined by Erin and then it was a party. Getting to know different Unilocalers is my favorite part about each event so I’m glad to have met you ladies :)
We were introduced to Trish and CJ. Trish made the event feel really special. She was the one that contacted our CM for an event, she made the beer bread, she entertained our questions, and made party favors for all the Unilocalers. I was so impressed with her and went home and told my family about it. I know for a fact that with a woman like that taking control of so many parts of the event, Eagle House is likely going to have a very successful future. I’m excited to see where the business goes from hereon out.
CJ was a perfect representative for Sam Adams. He knew his beer, that’s for sure. I thought this event was a really cool way to cement everything I had learned from taking the Sam Adams tour in Boston the week before. CJ mentioned hops and different aromas associated with the beer and I was like, «Oh my gosh… I KNOW this!!» CJ spoke to us before consuming every beer and that commentary was very helpful to appreciate the taste of it all.
The real star of the show though was our wonderful chef, Brandon. Wowie can that man cook. He used each of the different types of beer in our food and it all tasted amazing. I particularly thought that the salmon with the vinaigrette stole the show; it was wonderfully cooked and super sweet. That shrimp too. Not much of a shrimp eater but by golly, that was delicious. Thanks so much, Brandon!
I hopped over to another table to join in conversation elsewhere and I was extremely happy to finally chat with some Unilocalers I religiously stalk (reviews, of course.) We had about a forty five to an hour long conversation about books and travels which are my two favorite things ever. Thanks to Barbara, Elizabeth, Krista, Maria and Katherine for the book recommendations and your company :)
The night ended with hugs, kisses, and laughter which is the way to leave every Unilocal event. And that sunset too… what an evening!
Finally, thank you to Alex for another successful and fun Unilocal event. It’s an honor to have such a hard-​working CM that plans these Unilocal events for us. Thank you thank you thank you!

This is my first review. I’m a busy person and have never had enough time to review. Heck, I hardly have enough time to eat. This event was such a great experience that I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to review it.
The whole evening was perfection. It was so refreshing to get out of the house and sit on their outdoor patio. We had a tasting of several dishes and they were all so good. In particular, I want to mention the salmon. I don’t eat seafood, but I want to try new foods when I am invited to these events. One time my husband made me try a piece of fish that «wasn’t fishy» and I threw up. Seriously. Not only did I not throw up when I ate the salmon, but I actually really liked it. All of the food was great, from the cheeses and bread to the burger. They also gave me sorbet from Sweet Jenny’s to cleanse my pallet. It’s like they had the map to my heart in the palms of their hands. After this event, I decided that I am going to have to cleanse my pallet everyday between every meal, seems only reasonable to me.
I can honestly say that Eagle House is a place that I would go back to because their food is worth my money and the owner, Trish, is a genuine sweetheart.
Thank you for inviting us into your restaurant for a fun and delicious night Trish! Alex, thanks for organizing the event. And thanks to my hubby for letting me be your plus one in life and for Unilocal events!

I’ve loved all the elite events I’ve attended and this was no different! While I could barely move today from all the eating I have to say I had an absolute blast. Course after course, beer after beer, it was a very good night. Out of all the food I would say my favorites were the meat/​cheese board, salmon salad, chocolate raspberry sorbet and the burger. Sadly I was already kind of full when the burger came and while delicious it was heavy so it was hard to enjoy as much as I wish I could of. All in all an amazing time and thanks to Alex for hosting such a great time.

Thanks you all parties involved for a very generous offering of food, drink, and information!
My friend Ashly and I were happy to attend and enjoyed or sort of private table all the way at the bottom of the patio. Was hard to hear anyone speaking, but we did listen as best we could. Was nice to meet some of our table neighbors who we had some things in common with! I wish everything got started a little sooner for those of us there on time, since it made for a late night getting home. I do think the waitstaff did a good job of getting things out when it was ready and they were all super friendly.
I will admit I am a craft beer drinker so I won’t pass too much judgement on the beers. Sam Adams is good in a pinch, but I do not seek it out.
I am happy to see Eagle House sort of try to do a turn around from even as the owner mentioned, the early bird crowd. Even my coworkers who are in the 55+ crowd were sort of skeptical, but interested to hear after I mentioned the items. My favorite things were the beer bread, cheese/​meat, and shrimp. I don’t usually eat salmon, but I had most of it with the salad. I would have liked to see a chicken dish mixed in with this much variety, though even one or two less dishes would have been ok. It was a lot of food! Thanks to the staff for accommodating my friend with non-​seafood selections. I liked the tempura red pepper I tried!
The burger was a great idea in theory and probably something that is worth working on. I think I just reached my limit of fried items after a while. As someone else mentioned, it was hard to hold on to after being the in sauce on the plate and the patty was sort of huge for a slider. Our steak was very cold once we got it so I passed so I had room for dessert.
The sorbets were very good, even though I am not a huge fan of chocolate/​fruit mixed together or of mango. I still ate both! The Sweet Jenny’s sweet cream ice cream was also great.
I liked our little «to-​go» gift as well. About to try those Reese’s Pieces Pretzel Sticks. I will hold on to the coupon and hopefully treat some friends to some of the revitalized items at Eagle House in the future!

Since everyone has already talked about the food, I will focus on all the other aspects of a great evening.
The staff was perfect. They worked in concert with a great attitude and swiftness without running around and making diners feel rushed. Every request was taken care of with a smile. I wish I could have this quality of service everywhere.
The outside patio felt open but cleverly divided into various smaller spaces that allowed for intimate conversation.
I was aware of the music but it did not intrude on our ability to talk.
The owner was as kind, friendly, and generous as anyone could be. We all felt welcomed and appreciated, a lovely vibe that I am sure is part of the dining experience here ²⁴⁄₇.
Thank you Alex and the Eagle House for a wonderful evening.

Another fantastic event. I love the concept of farm-​to-​table dining… and this event kicked it up a notch with beer pairings from Sam Adams. Now I’ve had wine pairings, but never beer… and I’m honestly not even much of a beer fan… but the way these beers were paired with each dish was absolutely genius!
Every course was amazing, but my absolute favorite was the cider marinated broiled salmon over cider vinaigrette fresh greens and veggies. The salmon was perfectly seasoned and perfectly cooked… and the greens were as fresh and light as a summer morning. I loved the addition of asparagus and fennel.
The patio where we were served was a lovely oasis… and Trish, the owner of «The Eagle House», CJ from «Sam Adams», and the entire staff treated us perfectly. It was a truly wonderful evening! Thank you!

Yes, I’ve been Elite for 2 years, and yes, this was my first Elite event! If every event is like this one, I’m really sorry I only just now made the time to attend one. This event at Eagle House Restaurant couldn’t have gone better in my mind.
First, the hospitality from Trish of Eagle House, CJ of Sam Adams, the chef and all the servers was outstanding. You could tell they were all very enthusiastic about sharing the food and showing us the updates Eagle House is trying to implement. The patio is absolutely gorgeous and relaxing… I could definitely spend quite a few summer evenings there. I also appreciate the ample parking off of Main Street where its often hard to find a spot.
The food has been documented and described pretty thoroughly so I’ll just add a few personal tidbits. My favorite courses were the salmon with asparagus and greens, and the tempura battered shrimp. All of the sorbets were delicious and refreshing too. My least favorite was the slider… while tasty and good in theory, the whole thing was way too thick, impossible to eat like a hamburger, and required you to butcher the whole thing with a knife and fork. Toning down the size and thickness and getting rid of the cheese sauce underneath would have made it fit better with the rest of the menu.
The way the tables and event were set up, we were each in a group of 4 – 6 people and there was little interaction between the tables. However, for an introvert like myself, I actually appreciated this. I find large group party atmospheres a bit overwhelming, so I was much more comfortable at my little table getting to know Morgan J, Anna H, and Vicki V more in depth as opposed to superficially meeting a bunch of different people. Kudos to Alex for making me feel very comfortable as soon as I arrived, he truly is a great host.
Thanks Unilocal for an awesome time, and I promise it will be less than 2 years until I attend another Elite event!

Wow, what an event!
This was, by far, a stellar event all around. When I initially saw the menu I thought it was a general tasting menu. Small bits to try. Nope, this was a full multi-​course dinner. Quite luxurious too!
My disclaimer is this: I’m a vegetarian. So, I didn’t actually eat the main dishes so I can’t comment too much on them. I will say that they did a good job in making similar dishes for me using the same ingredients and fusions. For instance, the steak had a cherry sauce with it — my roasted veggies had the same kind of sauce on it. My best course was the tempura vegetables while everyone else had the shrimp. I’m just a huge fan of tempura.
The space is gorgeous and I like the layout of the patio. As someone else said here — it’s open but allows for privacy. Very nice if you want to feel like you’re having a getaway meal.
The beer bread was fantastic. My plus one and I ranted about it the entire meal. I need to learn how to make it.
The fact that Sam Adams was co-​sponsoring was pretty fun — I feel like the chef might need a nomination to be on the food network to be on a show about beer infused dishes. I didn’t have the meat ones, but they looked good and he was a nice guy. Can we get him on the food network, please?
The drop biscuit (I’d never heard of it before) was fantastic. Actually, everything from Sweet Jenny’s was awesome. I’m really looking forward to trying them again and having more of their ice cream and sorbet. The mango, in particular, was a strong and bright flavor. Loved it!
The sheer size and decadence of this event was pretty awesome. And unexpected. It was like being invited out to first class meal. Thanks, Unilocal

Much gratitude to Trish, the staff, and the chef at Eagle House, as well as CJ from Sam Adams, and Sweet Jenny’s. And of course Alex for putting this event together!
The salmon and salad plate was my absolute favorite! I’m a salmon fiend these days and I just enjoy it so much. I love the pairing of asparagus, shaved fennel, and delicate greens with the gentle vinaigrette dressing and the savory, meaty salmon. SO GOOD. I also love prosciutto and cheese, so I loved the first course, along with Trish’s homemade beer bread. They should seriously offer that bread all the time. I know how easy it is to make, from lots of experience, and everyone always loves it!
The beer was semi-​lost on me as I’m not really a drinker, and I don’t like beer, but the Angry Orchard hard cider was tasty! CJ knew his product, and seems really passionate about all Sam Adams has to offer. So great to see his enthusiasm.
All of the servers were super nice and helpful. The patio was great! Jamie P said that they often have live music out there, and it’s a big hit. I was so hyped to sit with Jim & Lisa B. OMG, we had some great laughs! What an awesome couple.
It was so very very generous that we were able to share this amazing meal, and take home a really cool gift too. As I learned, the beer glasses are hot tickets because apparently there is some sort of glass ring in the bottom that enables one to pour the perfect beer. I’ll never know, but it’s cool that we were gifted that generous treat!
I’ve gotta say, in closing however, that my favorite events are those where we get to move around and mingle. We were very stationary last night, and though that’s not my preferred setting, and given the limitations of the patio set up, it is what it is. I was also a tiny bit annoyed that the event lasted a bit over 3 hours, not the 2 hours, as was indicated in the event listing. Still incredibly grateful for such generosity though. And I will definitely be back to use my coupon. My parents (the grandparent crowd) LOVE Eagle House, so I will bring them back to enjoy one of their favorite places!

To start, for once I actually found parking on Main Street in Williamsville easily because the Eagle House Restaurant has their own parking lot in the back, perfect. So walking up I was greeted by none other than Fox E. himself who did a phenomenal job giving me my name tag, raffle tickets, and even let me take some pins… I love Unilocal Schwag. Walking up the stairs to the patio area, all of the servers greeted me with a smile and welcomed me to the event. This turned out to be a sneak preview of the wonderful service we would receive all evening.
I LOVED the fact that the owner of Eagle House, Trish, the Samuel Adams Brewery representative, CJ, and our very own Unilocal Buffalo Community Manager, Alex, all welcomed us to the event. The beer bread was fantastic, I never had anything quite like it before and I’m hoping I can have it again sometime soon! My friend quickly pointed out this was a no brainer but I really enjoyed the beer that was paired with the beer bread, they complimented each other quite nicely… as did all of the pairings, all evening! Truly well done. Oh and that charcuterie board was a great introduction to the evening as well — the prosciutto was particularly great.
So actually, literally all of the food was great. I think I’m on a bit of a seafood kick but I particularly enjoyed the salad with the salmon — I do wish I could purchase the dressing — and the shrimp dish. The sorbet courtesy of Sweet Jenny’s was greatly appreciated and equally delicious. I particularly enjoyed the mango passion fruit sorbet as it was so refreshing, definitely a hit for the summer months! The tempura burger slider was great as was the steak. I really appreciated that CJ from Samuel Adams came out during every course to discuss the dish and beer pairing, a nice touch. Unfortunately I got pretty full towards the end and wanted to save room for dessert so I ended up with a small to-​go box. I felt kind of funny getting one but at the same time, I’d like to thank Eagle House for offering the box because I did not want to be wasteful! I’m looking forward to having the leftovers for lunch today!
I had great company throughout the entire event with stimulating conversation that made my «to be read list» even longer. So many books, so little time. As always, it was great to chat with Maria, Barbara, Kat, and Alex but I was happy to (re)meet Morgan J. as well! AND everyone made my +1 feel welcome and included. Just another reason why I love Unilocal and the Unilocal community!
At the end of the evening Trish did a bit of a Q and A with us and even brought out the chef. This event was so well organized and I loved hearing about the chef (Brandon) and his creations. His passion for cooking and beer was evident and special. Similarly, I couldn’t believe Trish made all of the breads and dessert biscuits for us. Their generosity did not go unnoticed. Ah, and I have yet to mention the freshness of all the ingredients as well!!! It’s amazing that Eagle House shops at the local farmer’s market and used those ingredients to prepare our dishes. I look forward to returning to the Eagle House with friends and family and to spread the word about the beer events and great food. Did anyone notice the great coupon we got in our «party favor?!» Definitely a coupon that is worthwhile using — thank you! Huge appreciation goes out to Trish, Chef Brandon, CJ, Sweet Jenny’s, Alex, and the fantastic Unilocal community for a wonderful Wednesday evening.

I think that overall, it was petty great, and a well managed and run event.
As usual, I was insanely early, so I did some pre-​event wandering, and then went into the bar for a drink. I figured that things would be set up after that, so I went down and got all checked in. It was nice as always to see everyone.
There were six courses, which was probably a little bit on the excessive side, I would have dropped one of the meat courses to give a less excessive experience. The charcuterie was well done, having a goat cheese or something like that would have been a nice touch, as well as perhaps which cheeses were being featured. I was able to suss out what most of them were myself, though.
The beer rep was friendly and pretty knowledgeable about his beers, although mentioning Grains of Paradise and then not quite knowing what they were (they’re the berries of an African pepper plant that add a citrus/​spicy note to beer) was a little awkward. There were some beer handling issues that the staff could probably use some training on as well.
I think one of the best dishes was the salmon salad. The salmon was cooked well, and the asparagus and lettuces were well dressed. Angry Orchard Cider is probably one of my least favorite ciders to drink (they’re all too sweet for me) but the use of it in the dressing was excellent.
I think on the less successful side was the slider dish. I liked the concept of it and I was looking forward to it, but the way it was plated was pretty disappointing — there was a sauce on the plate, possibly a cheese sauce, and the bottom bun was placed on the sauce, making it virtually impossible to eat the slider the way it was intended to be, and forcing one to pull out a knife and fork.
I think that overall the Eagle House is trying very hard to reposition itself as a more hip and trendy type of place, and they really put a lot of care and attention into this event. I would definitely like to give the restaurant a try!

The Eagle House has been on our radar since moving to the area last summer. We did stop by for a drink once, and I got lost trying to find the bathroom, but that really wasn’t a complete Eagle House experience. Tonight, we were able to try it for real and we were impressed.
The owner acknowledges that this establishment has a reputation for «grandparent fare» and appealing to the early bird crowd. While she embraces that element of their business, this dinner went on to prove that the talented chef and employees can go beyond standards to create something special. My grandparents were regulars at Applebees, and Applebees would not come up with an entire menu dedicated to Sam Adams.
About that special menu– I am currently eating for two, and we were served enough food for five. This was a place that took showcasing its ability seriously, with each course artistically plated and generously portioned. I was impressed by the percentage of near perfect searing on the salmon on most of the plates around me– not a small feat when serving 30 at once. My favorite course was the sudsy shrimp, though I also have a soft spot for the Sweet Jenny’s sorbets and the dessert which also paired Sweet Jenny’s, locally grown fruits, and homemade biscuits prepared by the owner herself.
I enjoy these events where you truly get to see people in love with what they do. The chef spoke endearingly about creating the «All American Revolutionist» burger in a way that you know he loves what he does. The owner was not only enthusiastic about her own business, but very supportive of local farmers showcased at the Williamsville Farmers Market in Island Park on Saturdays, elements of which were present in many of the dishes. And the Sam Adams rep clearly knows he has an awesome job, and was very knowledgeable about his product and how it perfectly paired with the foods selected for the event (I’ll take his word for it for now. See you in October, Angry Orchard!)
Overall, this was another fantastic and well thought out Unilocal event that we thoroughly enjoyed. Thank you to everyone involved– it was a great night!

I was fortunate enough to be invited to this outstanding event, as a plus one to Jane Blatz. Jane is an elite member of Unilocal.I’m so proud of her. After attending this event, I also strive to achieve that status. Upon arriving, we were welcomed at the check in table, by Alex and Fox. They were both so friendly and sociable. This also made me realize that the Unilocal community is something I definitely want to be a part of.
I sat with my friends Jane, Amanda and Fox E. The food and restaurant were absolutely incredibly but the people I was with made it that much better! This was one of those very memorable summer nights!
When we sat at our table we had homemade beer bread served to us. We all continuously ate this throughout dinner. Some of us even took it home. The bread was THAT good!
It’s incredibly difficult for me to say which dish was my favorite. It’s a toss up between the cider marinated broiled salmon and the Boston lager tempura slider burger. At the time the slider burger was served to us, I was close to being full. My eyes lit up and all thoughts of being full went out the window! I bit right into it! The pretzel roll was an amazing addition. I was so impressed by the generous portions that were served. The restaurant did a phenomenal job and went above and beyond.
The owner of the restaurant was an absolute delight. Her positive energy and love for what she does is evident. I loved everyone we encountered. The chef beamed with pride and pure joy for his craft.
This was my first time to Eagle House. I cannot wait to return with my family to enjoy the delicious food and visit the friendly faces I saw last night!

I was super excited when I heard about this event. I thought it would be fantastic and it was. Thank you Alex and Eagle House for a very very nice evening in terrific surroundings.
Coming in from the back entrance there was a Unilocal table. We all got our name tags and went in. It did however showcase the fact that Eagle House has has its own parking in the back of the restaurant. Once inside we went actually back outside to the patio seating area. All the tables were set with cloth tablecloths and napkins.
There were menus at each place setting, as well as a very informative «history of the Eagle House» pamphlet. It’s been around for well over 100 years and has had a few iterations along the way.
The menu was paired with Sam Admas beers and ciders of each course. The current owner of Eagle House welcomed us personally, then turned the floor Orr to the Sam Adams beer expert. He gave us a history of Sam Adams and some info about each beer selection and why they were chosen with the food.
When we sat down their menus for us all to see we were able to see the food coming in the beer that it was being paired with then our hostess and the beer representative came out and told us all about each course in each beer that was being paired with.
First course was a plate of cheeses and meets serve with beer bread. That beer bread was so good I wanted to take a loaf home with me. I think other people did too.
Our second course was a salad with salmon. I thought the salad and the dressing which was also made with some of the cider it was served with was terrific and the asparagus on it was just perfectly cooked.
We went on to courses of shrimp tempura, sliders, steak and dessert. With two sorbet intermezzos from Sweet Jenny’s. All were very generous portions and I saw many «to go» clamshells. Super nice of the servers to provide those.
This was a very nice sit down dinner for 30 or so lucky Unilocalers. The servers were terrific. The portions generous. The patio was perfect. We were made to feel very welcome.
Eagle House tries to buy local when they can. You will find in season fruits and vegetables on their menu. There are Sat night farm to table events and various other beer or wine tastings on occasion.
Eagle House is a place where you can bring all ages. Family friendly. Early bird easy. Great parking. Nice bar for those interested in a well stocked bar.
Thanks to all for making this another memorable event and highlighting a nice spot in the heart of Williamsville.

An energizing event where you could feel the love and care that went into the planning.
I am always delighted to meet the people behind the establishments that enrich our lives with the services they provide. Having real people to connect these businesses to always make the experiences more personal and creates a true sense of the tight knit community that makes Buffalo unique.
I am really impressed by the event that took place tonight. Not only did the team at Unilocal,eagle house, and Sam Adams do a fantastic job of coordinating a dinner for 30 of the most scrutinizing community members, they did it with grace, generosity, creativity, and enthusiasm.
At a Unilocal event, I don’t expect to hear that the owner personally baked the breads and biscuits served at the dinner or to see the chef share his enthusiasm of being able to bring a childhood creation come to life. This restaurant had gone under my radar before, but I will be delighted to spread the word about this business in the future.

This was my first experience at Eagle House, and I can say that I am very excited to have been here!
When we first arrived, our waters on the table were filled (and the ice hadn’t melted, as is usually the case when water is pre-​poured) and we had homemade beer bread served to us. As everyone got settled in, Alex introduced us to the owner and the Sam Adams representative, and gave us an idea of how the night came together – and I am so glad this night happened!
I sat with two of my friends and Fox E., and it was great company. Our conversations were vast and entertaining, and never-​ending! I am looking forward to the next event where we can all socialize once again.
In regards to the food, oh my goodness. I am so full I probably won’t eat for several days (that is a dramatization, as I eat more than most humans, but I am quite full and quite satisfied).
The charcuterie board was a wonderful introduction to the evening, and I enjoyed everything that was presented to us! I do wish I knew the name of all of the cheeses, so that I could purchase them at the store for my next get-​together. The Boston Lager paired very well with each meat and cheese!
The Angry Orchard cider paired with the mixed greens/​asparagus/​salmon was next, and that could have been a meal in itself. The cider dressing was fabulous, and I wish it was available to purchase!
The shrimp and Sam Adams summer ale followed, and this was a nice in-​between plate because it didn’t completely fill my stomach. The sauce that came with the shrimp was delightful, and we were all sure to soak it up with the bread!
Next came a chocolate raspberry sorbet that was divine. It was in the perfect little scoop and I gulfed it right down… without brain freeze!
Next came the «slider,» (also paired with the Boston Lager), and holy smokes was it bigger than your average slider. I ate half of it, but needed to bring some home to save room for the rest of the food! I can’t wait to eat it for lunch tomorrow.
After this came another sorbet, this time passion fruit with mango. It was HEAVENLY. I will certainly be ordering this when I visit Sweet Jenny’s.
Our next course was a sliced flank steak paired with the Sam Adams Cherry Wheat, and this was also perfection! I cannot say enough good things about the food we were served.
Lastly, our dessert of sweet cream ice cream with a drop biscuit made by the Eagle House owner, was served to us. This, paired with the nectarine and blackberries fresh from the farmers market made for a delectable and fresh summer dessert!
I cannot express enough thanks to Alex L., the chef and owner of Eagle House, the representative from Sam Adams, and the wonderful company of Jane, Loren, and Fox at my table, for such a wonderful evening. It is one I won’t soon forget!