This small but mighty neighborhood is well known for its nightlife, but there are plenty of locally owned shops to browse too.
Allentown
A Complete Guide to Street Art in Allentown
Every true Buffalonian knows there’s way more to Allen than its strip of “hometown” bars. Here’s a complete guide to all of the murals that bring the streets of Allentown to life.
Giacobbi's Cucina Citta Spices up Allentown
Giacobbi’s Cucina Citta offers a great location, a robust menu and memorable food at attractive prices. The atmosphere is comfortable and the service friendly.
New: Billy Club Raises the Bar in Allentown
Billy Club is set to offer a more refined, sit-down dining experience in Allentown starting this week.
On Our Radar: Allentown & Old First Ward Pub Walks
What’s better than wandering the city from bar to bar? We’ll tell ya what.
Feel the Rythm @ Pasión on Elmwood
Pasion is buzzin’ with energy even when it is half full, which I suspect won’t be the case very often. The food is simple, authentic, and delish.
Pasión Adds Latin Flare and Fare to Allentown
From Cozumel to the short-lived, but aspirational Black Swan. The iconic Allentown address is now Pasión.
Hamlin House Charms the Soul
This ornate circa-1865 mansion in Allentown is also low-key one of the best fish fry spots in all of Western New York.
Merge Deliciously Merges Your Desire to be Healthy with Your Love of Brunch
Merge is one of those rare restaurants that can successfully combine really good-for-you food with really good tasting food.
Preservation Pub is Pioneering Progress in Buffalo’s Gay District
Preservation Pub stands as a sign of the evolving contrasts of the Queen City and a must-stop-in during any trip to Allentown.
Caffeology Brings Both the New School and the Old School to Local Coffee’s Third Wave
The new Caffeology in Allentown is here to get you up to speed on what coffee nerds outside of Buffalo have been raving about for years.
Now Open: Grindhaus Gets Crafty with Vegetarian and Vegan Only Menu
Many people embrace vegetarianism for ethical reasons, but a growing part of society is also embracing the diet for healthful reasons. It’s this growing vegetarian sentiment that Megan Stewart is looking to tap into with her new Grindhaus Café on Allen Street, located...
Where to Use Your Free Admission on Museum Day Live!
Free admission to 10 museums in Western New York on Sept. 26 (yes, free)
The Best of Infringement Festival
A musical and artistic free-for-all – in a good way.
The Perfect Night Out in Allentown
In this new series, we’ll be giving you the best places to go in a neighborhood for a single night.
A.B.V. is a Trifecta of Greatness
Next time I go I’m going to conquer the Five…because nothing screams bucket list like peanut butter and bacon on a cheeseburger.
Black Swan Lounge Offers a Sensual Dining Experience
Sadly, the Black Swan has Closed since this was written.. If you’re looking to add a little je ne sais quoi to the humdrum night out then the Black Swan Lounge might be just your dance.
Let’s Talk Aboot Allen St. Poutine Co.
As if there weren’t enough exciting things happening in Allentown this month, the neighborhood has snagged another restaurant with a lovable food concept.
Pints, Punk Rock, Bikes and Burgers at Allen Burger Venture
If you’ve ever spent time digging through the bins at Home of the Hits or stumbling around The Continental at 1 a.m., then walking into newly-opened Allen Burger Venture will feel like a weird sort of homecoming.
Merge is More Than Healthy
Don’t think health food, think good food. If your first thought of Merge restaurant is health food, then you, like me, are missing the point.
SOB’s 5 Most Popular Restaurant Reviews of 2014
We’ve been “reviewing” (for lack of a better term) restaurants/food trucks/cafes/bars/breweries for about a year and a half now and we’re loving every minute.