Tag: Risa's Deli


For those of you who follow this column, we have not suddenly become restaurant reviewers for Buffalo Rising. As it turns out, Acts of Intentional Kindness are not limited to not for profits, but occur daily in lots of for profit (hopefully!) businesses in our city.

Case in point – Risa of Risa’s Deli on Hertel Ave. As we enter Risa’s Deli, we are reminded of the lyrics to the “Cheers” theme song, specifically the part that goes...

Sometimes you want to go Where everybody knows your name, and they're always glad you came. You wanna be where you can see, our troubles are all the same. You wanna be where everybody knows your name.

Risa’s Deli is the quintessential neighborhood restaurant. Small, family owned, family recipes, great value, patronized by ‘regulars’ – it is like being invited to a friend’s home for a meal. Everything is made with love. Even if this is your first time, you are welcomed into the family. By your s…


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