Sabres announce special food and beverage offerings for Black History Celebration on Feb. 25

The Buffalo Sabres, in partnership with Delaware North, are proud to announce special food and beverage offerings provided by local Black-owned businesses as part of a Black History Celebration during our game against the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday, Feb. 25.

In addition to the culinary offerings, Bricks Collaborative, a community-driven organization co-founded by Shai Arnold and Ronnie DuBose, will be present near the 100-Level Food Court to engage with fans. Bricks Collaborative supports emerging food entrepreneurs by providing mentorship, business development, and strategic growth opportunities. Two of their Brick-by-Brick mentorship participants, Simply Loaded and Meraki Collective, will be featured as part of this special collaboration.

Our Black History Celebration will also infuse contributions from local artists and Black-owned businesses into giveaways, entertainment, education, and more. Find more information on the night here.

Delaware North regional head chef Steve Foreman has curated a unique program, featuring thematic dishes and creations by local Black-owned businesses that can be found throughout the arena. Below is a rundown of the special options that will be available.

• Interactive concession map

Crenshaw’s Chicken and Waffles

Location: Shake It Up stand (200 Level)

Menu:

• Chicken and waffles: Served with a choice of red velvet, blue velvet, or cookies and cream waffles.
• Smoked gouda mac and cheese.
• Chicken pasta salad and seafood pasta salad.

About: Founded by Buffalo native Gregory Crenshaw, the business is known for its signature chicken and waffle combinations and community-focused mission. Order online at credshawschickenandwaffles.com.

Meraki Collective by E Nicole

Location: Greek Out stand (100 Level)

Menu:

• Rice bowls: Choice of jerk chicken, mojo chicken, or jerk mushrooms served over white rice or yellow rice and gandules.
• Salad bowls: Choice of jerk chicken, mojo chicken, or jerk mushrooms topped with mango vinaigrette or jerk ranch.

About: Founded by Erika Bozeman, Meraki Collective focuses on culturally inspired, sustainable cuisine made with fresh ingredients from local markets. The business offers drop-off catering services. Follow them on Instagram.

Nikki’s Chocolates WNY, LLC

Locations: Retail items at Market on Perry (100 Level) and Corner Market (200 Level); Sample items at 1970 Club

Retail items:

• Milk almond bark
• Milk peanut clusters
• Neapolitan gourmet cups (nut-free)

Sampling items:

• Milk peanut clusters
• Milk almond bark

About: Founded by Jannell Eason, Nikki’s Chocolates WNY is a minority woman-owned dessert catering company offering handmade chocolates, cakes, and cookies. The business offers pickup, drop-off, and dessert table catering services as well as private and public classes. Visit their website.

Radah Baked Goods

Location: 1970 Club

Menu: Offering a selection of cookies, brownies, and cupcakes for sampling as part of the 1970 Club game day menu.

About: Founded by Lee & Lavenia Thomas, Radah Baked Goods specializes in high-quality desserts for corporate and private events. Visit their website.

Simply Loaded

Location: Burger Stand (100-Level Food Court)

Menu:

• Nacho taco loaded fries: Seasoned ground beef, homemade nacho cheese, lettuce, pico de gallo, sour cream, and taco sauce.
• Hidden valley ranch loaded fries: Seasoned grilled chicken, colby jack cheese, bacon, house-made ranch, and house-made fry sauce.
• Mediterranean loaded fries: cucumber, tomato, black olives, red onions, bell peppers, banana peppers, feta cheese, Greek dressing, and tzatziki.

About: Founded by Nia Williams, Simply Loaded is a family-run business that specializes in gourmet loaded fries and operates out of a mobile food trailer. Visit their website.

Hot Dogs of the Game

Locations: Market on Perry (100 Level) and Corner Market (200 Level)

Menu:

• Black History Celebration Hot Dog: footlong topped with red beans and rice
• Tiger: footlong topped with teriyaki chicken and potato mac salad