There was a time when it was nearly impossible to find poutine (a Canadian dish made of French fries, gravy, and cheese curds) in Buffalo, which is funny when you stop to think about it. One would think that this city’s ridiculously close proximity to Canada would have somehow cross-pollinated foods a bit more over the years. Yes, wings have traveled in all directions, but the Canadian food favorite – poutine – remained quietly out of sight until just recently. Not only do a few Buffalo restaurants now feature poutine on their menu… there’s also an Allentown restaurant dedicated to the True North…
Author: Buffalo Rising
JetBlue announced Monday it is further expanding its presence between the Empire State and California by launching daily non-stop service between Buffalo Niagara International Airport and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The announcement was made at the airport in Buffalo by JetBlue President and CEO Robin Hayes and U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer of New York. The new service begins Thursday, June 16, 2016 and will operate year-round. Seats are on sale now with introductory fares starting at $99. Travel must be booked by the end of today (2/2/16). JetBlue’s announcement comes as the airline prepares to mark the 16th anniversary…
Do you make something in Buffalo? Are you the type of person that is constantly drumming up new creations to market and sell? Or do you make things simply for the sake of making? If so, then it’s time that you join the rest of the “makers” in Buffalo for the 3rd Annual Mini Maker Faire. Currently, faire organizers are looking for people who invent, create, build and make their own gizmos. It’s all part of the growing DIY lifestyle where people are coming out of the woodwork to fabricate and build products. The faire welcomes all crafters, homesteaders, scientists, garage tinkerers…
The Buffalo Auto Show is coming up on the weekend of February 11 to the 14. Each year, the show attracts thousands of WNYers who don’t have a lot of time to window shop, but would rather see all of the newest models under one roof. It’s an easy way to get familiar with the cars, without being subjected to any of the sales pressures that are associated with the dealerships. From the best all road vehicles, to the compacts, to the eco friendly, to the state of the art, there’s a car for just about everyone at the show.…
Ivano Toscani, the head chef and business manager who has worked at the Anchor Bar for more than 40 years, has a new home. Toscani bought a 15th floor condo at the Avant for $1.25 million on December 23. That’s a lot of wings! Hunt Real Estate’s Ellen Daly had the listing and the seller was Willow Brost. The three-bedroom, three and a half bathroom unit 1509 has 3,690 sq.ft. of living space. Every unit in the building has at least one balcony. Toscani’s has two. Ceiling heights are 10′ on the 14th and 15th floors and up to 18′…
This year’s Annual Guinness Toast is going to be extra special. The Buffalo Irish Center has got a lot of things planned for the festive occasion, including the following bevy of live entertainment: Penny Whiskey, the LeftOvers, Crikwater, Celtic Cross, Clancy Bros. Tribute Band, Reardon & Garvey Band, Poor Ould Goat, Callahan, Daly & Jones, Rush the Growler, Clann na Cara and Rince na Tiarna. All of the entertainers donate their time in order to help the Buffalo Irish Center maintain its building and its programming. That’s a full schedule of acts to check out throughout the evening. And it all benefits a…
This year, The Big Easy will be incorporating some fun and exciting twists and turns into its three-day filled music festivities. On Friday, February 5, the 9th Annual Mardi Gras Jam will get underway at Buffalo Iron Works with headliner The Marc Stone Band, featuring Chuck Campbell of The Campbell Brothers. Guests will also be treated to the sounds of The Heavenly Chillbillies. The New Orleans atmosphere will continue on with some local flair, as the Kenmore East High School takes the stage to add some homespun musical melodies to the Mardis Gras festivities. “We’re happy to give both local professional and student musicians an opportunity…
Author: Robert Creenan In an extraordinary meeting at City Hall, the Buffalo Preservation Board motioned to recommend three sites for local landmark status – the Crosby Company site, the North Park Library, and the Bachelor Apartments. For each of these buildings to be recommended, they needed to meet at least one of the nine criteria laid out by the common council. The three sites in question each met at least six of the criteria. The North Park Library was brought up first, with the detail of how its architect, Howard Beck, designed over 20 public use buildings in Buffalo, including libraries,…
When Sugar City initially sent out a call to artists to submit proposals to occupy the DIY collective during the month of February, they had no idea that three different artists would be selected. Not just that, all three artists have a bent for fiber and alternative materials. That means that the show will have a “common thread”, where the artists will all be working with a shared medium. “Fiber arts has long been consider more of a craft or folk art often attributed to the feminine. These three artists utilized this material in a creative way to document the passing of time, resulting in…
Hydraulic Hearth (HH) is once again hosting its collaborative “Brick Oven No Pizza” series throughout a three-month stretch. The series is curated by Buffalo Beer Goddesses – a group of gals that is dedicated to ensuring that the beers of the world don’t go by unnoticed and untasted. The series essentially sees the introduction of guest chefs, along with their signature meals (three-course dinner), which are then paired with appropriate beers. The event series is a ton of fun, and spotlights a truly collaborative essence that is constantly instilled at HH. “Brick Oven No Pizza is something fun and collaborative to…