Front of House
The Grange Community Kitchen is located in the historic Hamburg Grange Building at 22 Main St. in the Village of Hamburg. Owners Brad and Caryn have carefully planned the modern restoration of the building to have it look as it did when it was built in 1892. The restaurant includes indoor dining and a full-service bar, as well as an outdoor patio and sidewalk café.
The Grange blends together all of the elements the kitchen team believes in: responsible farming, ingredient-driven cooking, and flavorful food. The restaurant features an open kitchen design that highlights our Mario Acunto wood-burning oven.
The Grange serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Menus change frequently, are inspired by what’s in season and reflect our commitment to utilize goods obtained from local farmers and producers.
Back of House
Brad, Caryn and the entire management team bring together a wealth of knowledge and experience in the restaurant industry.
Brad graduated from the French Culinary Institute in New York City. He has spent 14 years learning and gaining experience in some of the most decorated kitchens in Boulder, Denver, New York City and Buffalo. He also traveled to London to stage in a number of acclaimed restaurants including The River Café and St. John.
While a partner at Colt & Gray restaurant in Denver, Colorado, Brad was awarded the Chef of the Year “Rising Star” award from Denver Magazine. More recently, Brad developed the successful dinner program at Elm Street Bakery in East Aurora and received the 2015 “Best New Chef” award from Buffalo Spree Magazine.
Brad and his team are committed to sustainable agriculture and locally grown foods. He strives to purchase vegetables, fruits, eggs, dairy, and meat for the Grange from local sources and serve them at the peak of their growing season.
Caryn shares a passion for seasonal local food and the restaurant culture. She has an extensive background in management, customer service and visual presentation. To hone her vision for The Grange, Caryn traveled to a number of celebrated restaurants throughout the United States to experience the innovative ways they are executing front-of-house ambiance and service.
Chef Manny Ocasio
Chef Manny Ocasio began his restaurant career at the age of 16 in his hometown of Buffalo, NY. Eventually, he traveled the country and spent time in several of America's most notable kitchens, including Zahav, Jean Georges, and Manresa. His cuisine is understated with Italian sensibility. Here at The Grange, Chef Manny bases each daily menu on the ever-changing offerings from our many farming partners, and prioritizes the use of sustainable seafood from Boston Harbor.
The experience you enjoy at The Grange is the culmination of our team’s collective travels, experience, knowledge, dedication, taste and influence. Whether you gather at our community table, find a seat at our counter, or take a table outside, the team at The Grange invites you to join them and share in the satisfying bounty of our community.