The Buffalo Bills celebrated Hispanic Heritage this past Sunday against the Los Angeles Chargers. As part of the celebration, the team brought in a chef of Hispanic descent to serve food in the Seneca One Club at Highmark Stadium.
Gerardo Guzman, better known as Chef G, won Best Overall Item at the 2026 rendition of the Taste of Buffalo food festival in July. The Puerto Rican-born chef was invited to the Seneca One Club kitchen on Sunday to serve his award-winning dish.
"It's an honor, and it's a privilege to be the first Puerto Rican, born and raised on the island of Puerto Rico, to be here in this venue, and in the Seneca One Club," Chef G said.
"Taste of the Mafia," as Chef G calls it, includes cilantro green rice, grilled chicken thighs marinated in his famous Puerto Rican marinade with a tropical glaze made with passion fruit and coconut and some secret ingredients, along with fried plantains and a mixed green salad with homemade vinaigrette.
"It's a first-year, rookie dish, and for me it's amazing to get that award over those restaurants that were there," Chef G said. "Being requested by the Bills and Legends Global, it's a huge privilege, a dream come true."
Chef G began his journey to opening his restaurant, La Cocina De TiTi, in the West Side Bazaar, a small business incubator where aspiring entrepreneurs incubate business concepts and learn the fundamentals of running a business.
He was there for seven months before moving to his own brick-and-mortar building. Located in Lackawanna, the authentic Puerto Rican restaurant officially opened its doors on August 29, 2026.
"For me, being here just means happiness to my whole team, to La Cocina De TiTi, and especially to the Hispanic community," Chef G said. "Puerto Rico is not only known for yellow rice and Pastelillos. I want to bring the gastronomy, the culture of Puerto Rico, and elevate it. I want to have these opportunities to showcase that Puerto Rico's got more to offer."
Chef G attended the Taste of Buffalo festival as a spectator two years ago, dreaming of getting a chance to be a part of the event. Staying determined, he continued to work hard, eventually making that dream, and more, come true.
Dreaming big has been a huge part of his life since he can remember. Taking inspiration from the Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny, Chef G is proud to be Hispanic, hoping to share his culture with the rest of the world by way of his food.
"It's a heavy weight that I'm carrying on my shoulders," Chef G said. "I'm not only representing my restaurant, my family. I'm representing Puerto Rico. I'm representing every single small business that is out there trying to make it, to have their own space, and be able to make progress in life to elevate their restaurant, to make sure that they have customers."
The Buffalo Bills Huddle for Hunger High School Challenge and Food Drive, held at Highmark Stadium on September 23, 2026, brought students and the community together to support the fight against hunger across Western New York. This gallery is presented by Wegmans.
Huddle For Hunger Festival & Food Drive, September 22, 2026 at Highmark Stadium.
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Huddle For Hunger Festival & Food Drive, September 22, 2026 at Highmark Stadium.
Huddle For Hunger Festival & Food Drive, September 22, 2026 at Highmark Stadium.
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Huddle For Hunger Festival & Food Drive, September 22, 2026 at Highmark Stadium.
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Huddle For Hunger Festival & Food Drive, September 22, 2026 at Highmark Stadium.
Huddle For Hunger Festival & Food Drive, September 22, 2026 at Highmark Stadium.
Huddle For Hunger Festival & Food Drive, September 22, 2026 at Highmark Stadium.
Huddle For Hunger Festival & Food Drive, September 22, 2026 at Highmark Stadium.
Huddle For Hunger Festival & Food Drive, September 22, 2026 at Highmark Stadium.
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Huddle For Hunger Festival & Food Drive, September 22, 2026 at Highmark Stadium.
Huddle For Hunger Festival & Food Drive, September 22, 2026 at Highmark Stadium.
Huddle For Hunger Festival & Food Drive, September 22, 2026 at Highmark Stadium.
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Huddle For Hunger Festival & Food Drive, September 22, 2026 at Highmark Stadium.
Huddle For Hunger Festival & Food Drive, September 22, 2026 at Highmark Stadium.
Huddle For Hunger Festival & Food Drive, September 22, 2026 at Highmark Stadium.
Huddle For Hunger Festival & Food Drive, September 22, 2026 at Highmark Stadium.
