New: Carte Blanche Puts Hamburg On the Map
Carte Blanche’s menu will be based on seasonally appropriate, locally sourced meat and produce with an emphasis on made in house.
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The Old Jerk is Back at Curly’s
New items mix with old and offer a great venue for all occasions.
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Everything You Need to Know About OP Social Tap & Grill
Owners of what was once David’s closed down for a few months to redecorate and roll out the new concept.
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Juicy Burger & Great Buns Too
An instant success, satisfying the serious burger itch locals had endured for decades.
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Chef Brad Rowell to Open “The Grange” in Hamburg
Chef Brad Rowell is about to put Hamburg on the map with The Grange Community Kitchen.
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Try This Dish: Berbere Wings
Say hello to the best non-traditional wings we’ve ever had.
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Butera’s Brings Brick Oven to the ‘burg
Butera’s in Hamburg is now open serving craft beer and craft pizza. Butera’s is sporting a brand-spankin’ new brick oven and they are also boasting plenty of new menu items.
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Now Open: 42 North Brewing in East Aurora
As if it were possible to make East Aurora any more lovable, here comes 42 North Brewing Company.
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Haunted Tours & Walks South of Buffalo
It’s time to see for yourself if the many, many legends of the spooky South Towns are true – and have fun while you’re at it.
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Guide to WNY Haunted Houses, Hayrides, & Wineries
Here’s a run-down of some of the best haunted activities that will make your hair stand on end!
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Buffalo’s Best Beef On Weck: Southtowns
Buffalo’s OTHER beloved food tradition and where to get the best of the best south of the city.
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Southtowns Beef on Weck Destination is Closing
Sadly, Buffalo Business First has confirmed rumors that Eckl’s restaurant in Orchard Park plans to close the doors at the end of the month (Sept. 26).
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How to Do the Erie County Fair on the Cheap
Your guide to experiencing the Erie County Fair without spending your life savings.
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Lucia’s on the Lake is Fresh & Creative
Looking for a solid choice with a casual atmosphere, some bar crowd, a good view and good food then Lucia’s is a sound choice.
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Hamburg Gets Juicy Burger Joint
Andrew Murtha is a self-proclaimed burger fanatic and he thinks Hamburg, “Birthplace of the Burger” deserves a great burger joint.
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Buffalo Born Classic on a Budget: Wing Nights in WNY
Remember when thirty cent wings was a thing before the rest of the world was enlightened? So do we.
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Here’s Why You Need to Head to The Press Box
The Press Box in Lackawanna has hidden gem of the Southtowns written all over it.
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Public House on the Lake Serves Up Best Views in Town
You can’t beat the atmosphere here on a fine summer evening with a beautiful sunset full view.
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The Latest Bar, Restaurant & Food Truck Openings & Closings in WNY
A monthly roundup of news related to eating and drinking in Western New York. We take it all very seriously.
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The Best Dog Parks to Let Your Pooch Run Wild & Free in WNY
Dog parks are great. Lucky for us there’s lots of options in WNY when it comes to places you and your pooch can hang.
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The Best Hiking Trails in Western New York
Here’s a list of the best easy and advanced hikes, hour long walks, & hiking day trips around WNY’s waterfalls, gorges, forests, and valleys.
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6 WNY Nature Getaways to Experience This Summer
Ever get that urge to explore nature and recharge your batteries? Here are our top 6 favorite WNY nature getaways.
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Top 11 Spring Events in WNY
Spring is upon us and with it comes a whole slew of worthy events to look forward to.
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Vine and Dine III @ Elm Street Bakery
This was the third installment of the Nittany Epicurean’s Vine & Dine dinner series, where Michael Chelus aims to bring local wine (and now beer) makers and local restaurants and chefs together.
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Last Chance Winter Bucket List
Let’s all hope and pray that the sub-zero temps of February 2015 are behind us, and winter weekends from here on out will be spent outside, frolicking in the snow, enjoying winter activities that we all know and love, but will not risk our fingers to frostbite.
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SOB Top Picks for Restaurant Week Spring 2015
The next Local Restaurant Week thankfully comes at a time when we’re desperate for a pick-me-up. Here’s what we’re into right now…
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6 Awesome Places to Listen to Jazz Music
When you think about the music that helped to build the culture of this city, you cannot ignore, should not ignore, the sweet sounds of Jazz music. Here’s a current list of great places to listen to Jazz in WNY.
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Artsy Classes in WNY
Whatever the artsy craft you’re interested in learning more about, somewhere in Western New York there’s a class waiting for you and your impressionable mind.
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3 New Brunches You Should Put on Your List
There are three new brunches in town, and they’re quickly making a name for themselves as some of the best around.
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The Public House of Buffalo Takes Over Root Five
Public House of Buffalo has announced they will be taking over the recently closed Root Five in Hamburg.
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The Mess Hall Eatery Opens in Lackawanna
The Mess Hall, “in the shadow of Our Lady of Victory Basilica,” is a collaborative effort by Joe Jerge of Mulbery Italian Ristorante, John Glavey of Brick Oven Bistro and Charles Goodspeed.
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7 Brewery Tours to Take in WNY
Check out these local brewery tours for a behind the scenes look at beer-making and the chance to nerd-out on all-things-beer.
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12 Winter Date Ideas to Heat Things Up
Winter date ideas to yank you and your loved one out of that cold weather slump!
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12 of the Best Fireplace Bars, Restaurants, and Cafes
Now that the weather is a little less than balmy, we figured you could use some extra motivation to step out.
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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.
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Our 21 Favorite Dishes in 2014
We based this list simply on memorability- taste, creativity…the impact it made on our brains, and stomachs. The dishes we’re sitting here talking about a year later, mouths watering.
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Steppin’ Out on Christmas Day Around Buffalo
Tired of cooking, cleaning and watching It’s a Wonderful Life on Christmas Day. We have a short, but distinguished list for your steppin’ out on Christmas experien
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Best New Restaurants of 2014
Our picks for this year’s best new restaurants in Buffalo based on food, creativity, atmosphere and overall dining experience.
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9 Best Consignment Shops in WNY
A local guide to the best consignment shops in Western New York. Time to get thrifty Buffalo!
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Western New York’s “Must Try” Cocktail Guide
After some grueling research, we’ve managed to narrow down the list to 15 of our favs.
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