For a secluded city retreat, head outdoors to Encore
Located in the heart of the downtown theater district, one might think of Encore for a pre- or post-theater outing, but we are here to tell you the place has a giant (almost secret) patio that heats up...
View ArticleChoices galore at Buffalo Brew Pub
Buffalo Brew Pub touts itself as New York State’s oldest brew pub, and it very well may be, as it was established in 1986. At one time 34 beer taps was enough, but with the craft beer explosion going...
View ArticleWater Street Landing offers sophistication without pretense
Follow Center Street in Lewiston until you hit water, then hang a left to Water Street Landing. Some might remember it as the site of the Riverside Inn. Even further back it was the Angler’s Retreat, a...
View ArticleMake HandleBar a stop on your route
A downtown bicycling destination that’s also a bar? Why not? The ambitious project was envisioned by Sarah Schneider, co-owner of Merge Restaurant, who also bikes. “I feel like biking gave me my first...
View ArticleEating and drinking through Niagara-on-the-Lake
Early fall is a gastronome’s delight. And in Canada’s Niagara-on-the-Lake (NOTL) region, the wine is flowing, too. Grape harvest is in full swing. Chefs can barely keep up with the profusion of fruits...
View ArticleHistoric Remington Tavern has happy hours of many kinds
Occupying a fantastic 19th century brick building along Tonawanda Creek, Remington Tavern’s history has gone from trolley barn along the Erie Canal and Remington Rand (a typewriter manufacturer) to a...
View ArticleEnjoy a meal, fresh produce at Braymiller’s Market
With the start of fall, if you find yourself in search of pumpkins, apples, mums or late, homegrown summer produce, we recommend hitting up Braymiller Market, where you can enjoy a tasty meal, too, or...
View ArticleHappy Hour: Marinaro's in Larkinville has a retro vibe
The building Marinaro’s Larkin Tavern occupies is more than 120 years old. Once a grocery store and more recently Sharkey’s bar, Marinaro’s was opened four years ago by brothers Chris and Jerry...
View ArticleGrab a seat and a brew at Sidelines
We regret never making the trek to the legendary King’s Court on Delaware Avenue. But time marches on and in its place is Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill. The interior underwent extensive renovations...
View ArticleTake a bite out of an Adam's Apple
National Caramel Apple Day is Oct. 31, but why wait? Locally owned Adam’s Apple has started making appearances throughout Western New York after a summer hiatus (note: heat and chocolate do not mix)....
View ArticlePizza Amore adds pizza cone to restaurant menu
Ever wish you could enjoy fair food long after the fair? Well, now you can, at least at Pizza Amore in Grand Island, which has added the pizza cone to its offerings. “We did them at the fair this year,...
View ArticleThe apple time of year with Beak & Skiff
Spotted at the McKinley Wegmans, Beak & Skiff hard cider. Beak & Skiff (ww.beakandskiff.com) is a large apple operation located in LaFayette, N.Y., about 20 miles south of Syracuse. Its 1911...
View ArticleHalloween high jinks for all ages near Ellicottville
Near Ellicottville, these attractions offer a variety of Halloween experiences from cute to scary. • For the wee ones, we recommend Pumpkinville, about 7 miles away in Great Valley. Parking and...
View ArticleA great night at the Buffalo Roadhouse Grill
Who doesnt love a good story with a happy ending? When chain restaurant Roadhouse Grill went bankrupt and closed in 2008, some employees of the Niagara Falls Boulevard location banded together to open...
View ArticleBig Rex sausage is big, bold like the coach
Is there anything more perfect (or unique) for tailgating than a foot-long Italian sausage? If nothing else, it will keep folks from coming back to the grill for more and give the grill master a...
View ArticleSmokin' Little Diner helps you get your barbecue on
It started as a “who makes the best barbecue sauce” bet between friends about 10 years ago, turned into a bottled barbecue sauce business and became a restaurant. Some Great BBQ Sauce Company Smokin’...
View ArticleDive into lunch at Oshun
Working downtown, we love finding a great lunch at a fancy place that gets us in and out, like Oshun’s $11.95 Lunch Combo. Even cheaper is the soup and house salad for $7.95. A regular lunch menu is...
View ArticleGrab lunch at D'Avolio Kitchen's new downtown store
Fans of D’Avolio Kitchen on Main Street in Williamsville who work in downtown Buffalo will be happy to learn of the new location at 535 Main St., which opened in August. The combination specialty olive...
View ArticleWeeknight meals in a pinch
It’s Tuesday night. One kid has soccer practice at 5:30. The other has dance at 7. And somehow, after racing home from a busy day at work and school, dinner must also be prepared and eaten. It’s the...
View ArticleRelax, unwind at Curly’s Bar & Grill
Who doesn’t love a happy hour experience where hardworking folks have been kibitzing for years? The interesting past of Curly’s Bar & Grill is tied to Lackawanna’s former steel factory days. From a...
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