Niagara Falls, particularly on the Canadian side, is world-famous for its Icewine, a sweet dessert wine made from grapes that have naturally frozen on the vine. The surrounding Niagara Peninsula is one of the few places in the world with the climate to produce it consistently. Beyond the vineyards, the region is known for classic Canadian staples like Poutine (fries topped with cheese curds and gravy) and "BeaverTails," a fried dough pastry stretched to look like a beaver's tail and topped with sugar or chocolate. On the American side, the culinary influence of nearby Buffalo is strong, making Buffalo Wings a local essential, often served with blue cheese and celery. The region is also famous for its "Niagara peaches" and apples, which are celebrated during harvest seasons. For a more unique local treat, many visitors seek out "Butter Tarts," a quintessentially Canadian pastry. Because the area is a massive tourism hub, it also features a high concentration of "view-dining" restaurants where the food is often "continental upscale"—steaks and seafood served with locally sourced produce from the Ontario or New York state farm belts.