BUFFALO Inspiration

The last time I was in Wiechec’s Lounge on Clinton Street in Kaisertown was during the summer of 1988.  My dad played softball on the diamonds across the…

Frank Gourmet Hot Dogs is not a one trick pony. Sure, they’re known for their uniquely dressed hotdogs and burgers piled high with toppings, but they’ve also thrown…

You knew being a vegetarian would be hard but maybe you didn’t realize HOW hard: “What’s that? Your vegetarian menu consists of a green salad and that’s it?”…

When a paper bag containing fresh baked goods from a local purveyor inspires daydreaming for days, it’s a sign: Get back to that bakery ASAP. Art’s Café, equal parts…

During winter, as cabin fever starts to set in, many parents, grandparents and sitters are looking for ways to get the little ones out of the house. Well…

The magnificent structure that is Shea’s Performing Arts Center (originally called Shea’s Buffalo) opened in 1926 on Buffalo’s bustling Main Street. It’s had its ups and downs, but…

Buffalo has a long and proud connection to the Presidency of the United States. Millard Fillmore, the 13th President of the United States, was from nearby East Aurora….

Norm had Cheers. Homer Simpson has Moe’s. My friends and I have Founding Fathers Pub. I discovered Founding Fathers within weeks of my 21st birthday and it has remained…

When the snow falls and the temperatures drop in Western New York, the winter fun begins. If you’re looking for snowy fun with the whole family, venture about…

Throw a rock in Buffalo these days and you’re likely to hit a former warehouse or industrial building being redeveloped into something awesome. Climb a rock and you’re…