There’s no actual bar at Concord, the new wine spot at 1008 Elmwood Ave. in Buffalo, a detail that makes it feel more like you’re having a drink in a friend’s living room. Fortunately, those “friends” are owners Clayton Edison and Julian Dell’Oso, whose thoughtful, adventurous taste in wine …
The instinctual notion about food writers is that they’re elitist. Judgmental. On a perpetual soap box lofted ever higher by their espoused disdain for culinary imperfection. Think the aptly named Anton Ego from the movie “Ratatouille.”
Chef Camille Le Caer of Buffalo has a lot on his plate.
Who says you can't play with your food (er, make that your drink)?
We’re far from the only group heading out for a weekly fish fry this time of year. But my dad deserves credit for the understated brilliance of this concept: Each Friday during Lent, we’re part of a group that goes out to a different local restaurant to judge its fish fry offering. The unwri…
The best antidote to a Western New York winter that just won't quit? Hittin’ Switches.The Hittin' Switches cocktail at Left Coast Taco in East Aurora, to be exact—it's their house spicy margarita. A perfect accompaniment to the restaurant's Baja fish taco, it's also delicious on its own."It'…
When Kristina Wesolowski opened The Rooted Cup in Lancaster earlier this year, she wasn’t just launching another cafe—she was creating the kind of space she once needed herself. Following personal struggles with addiction, Kristina experienced loss and burnout that prompted her to rethink wh…
When Kristina Wesolowski opened The Rooted Cup in Lancaster earlier this year, she wasn’t just launching another cafe—she was creating the kind of space she once needed herself. Following personal struggles with addiction, Kristina experienced loss and burnout that prompted her to rethink wh…
Buffalo Magazine is featuring a cocktail crafted at one of Buffalo's favorite bars and restaurants in each issue of 2026. Kicking us off is Mint Mojito Bar, located at 1225 Niagara St. in Buffalo.
Mel Giokas created That Greek Guy Bakery & Pastry Shop with one goal in mind: to bring the authentic, artisan flavors of his homeland to Western New York.
There’s a growing trend of women-owned coffee shops across Western New York, each one carving out a space that’s uniquely theirs yet making us all feel warm and welcome in the process.
As much as we love a folding table filled to the brim with barbecued wings, dips and sheet pizzas, even tailgating favorites can start to feel like a rerun by Week Three.
We all have a favorite “porch beer:” something that’s light, easy-drinking and perfect for a mellow outdoors hang.
What do vintage outfits and outrageous desserts have in common? For Michael Mararian, known to his nearly 4,000 Instagram followers as @PolyesterBakes, the answer is not a whole lot—but he’s set out to combine them anyway.
About a month after moving to Buffalo, Sebah Ghannam was ready to explore beyond pizza and wings.
Bread has been both a constant and a catalyst in Shannon Wilson’s life.
It’s only been open for a few months, but Buffalo has answered Beacon Grille’s beckoning with ravenous support.
It’s not a phase—it’s a business model.
About a month after moving to Buffalo, Sebah Ghannam was ready to explore beyond pizza and wings.
Bread has been both a constant and a catalyst in Shannon Wilson’s life.
It’s only been open for a few months, but Buffalo has answered Beacon Grille’s beckoning with ravenous support.
It’s not a phase—it’s a business model.
Ernie’s Pop Shop is dripping with family heritage.
It’s not novel for an art gallery to serve finger foods while guests scan the artwork and mingle. At a gallery opening, you can usually expect to snack on a slice of cheddar cheese and an olive, then wash it down with a gulp of pinot grigio served in a clear, plastic cup.
