monday february 20th 2006
An Array of Mediterranean Choices on Elmwood Ave.
hippiegrrl
Buffalo has a wonderful tradition of Greek cuisine, but rarely will you find an establishment that serves such an extensive menu of Mediterranean dishes. Shish Kabob, Hummous, Sharwarma, Fatoosh. These are some of the Lebanese delights that awaited us at our Wednesday night destination, the Sahara Grill.
As you step inside, you get a sense of being transported to a relaxing, Mediterranean environment. Soft Middle Eastern music plays in the background, compleme…
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George Johnson
From Mollie Atkinson: This time ARTiculate is recording from the fabulous sculpture studio of Ken Payne, located in the Larkin industrial building on Seneca Street. We are very fortunate to bring to you as guests today: David Granville, former Buffalo Commissioner of the Arts, and Celeste Lawson, Director of the Buffalo and Erie County Arts Council, and board member for the Arts Commission. We also have emerging artist-musician Nick McLaughlin to share his insight as well.
sunday february 19th 2006
iPorchingi- Buffalo Gets It
West Coast Perspective
Usable front porches a long-time standard for city homes are now making inroads in the eburbs. The unique transitional space of a front porch adds value and livability to existing homes, character to the streetscape, and makes neighborhoods safer by placing more eyes on the street. Front porches also become the setting of some of our favorite lifeis memories. …
Emmeleia
What is it about Hertel Avenue and family owned and operated businesses? Iim not sure, but I like it! They offer incomparable service, care, and quality. Iive recently written about a family-owned Hertel Avenue diner (Berthais) and bakery (Ginois), and so today Iim adding a butcher to the group. Welcome to Johnnyis Meats!
saturday february 18th 2006
Lake Erie Whips It Up For The Cameras
Mike Calanan
Like many of you I had been hearing about yesterday's high wind warning since mid-week and I looked forward to it with great anticipation. A few years ago Buffalo had a similar warning where winds gusted at 60 MPH and the lake levels shifted due to the strong, consistent winds. Back then I decided play hooky, face the storm and try to take some photos of the turbulent lake. Here's my favorite image from that day:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/calanan/88646482/
Yesterday morning I decided to go into work lake; I waited for the winds to peak then drove down to the foot of Porter …
queenseyes
If you missed the first part of an ongoing lecture series at the Historical Society (iPeople, Parks, and a Gallery too!i), the make sure you pencil in the next few saturdays into your schedule:
Saturday, February 25, 2006 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. ~ iThe Larkin Family Historyi and iThe Larkin/Wright Story: From Soap to Ri…
friday february 17th 2006
Winning Friends for Buffalo
Ed Healy
Motor coaches regularly roll into Buffalo. Youill see them parked on Pearl Street behind Sheais, unloading out-of-town visitors at the Albright-Knox or idling along Elmwood or at the Galleria, 35-40 people at a time partaking of Buffalois cultural attractions, restaurants and retail. These gro…
West Coast Perspective
Want to own a piece of the resurgent 800 block of Main? The City has a deal for you!
The vacant mansion at 878 Main Street is about to become available. A Request for Proposals by the City of Buffalo Urban Renewal Agency is due out soon seeking a redeveloper for the three-story, 5,010 sq.ft. building.
STEEL
62 Allen Street is one of several highly articulated and elegantly detailed commercial buildings in Buffalo. Its simple charm gives this portion of Allen a unique character. The street front is composed almost completely of glass allowing for light and activity to spill out onto the sidewalk. It has a friendly spirit few buildings achieve. Its…
