Back when I was a UB student 20 years ago this was a favorite place to go. Even back then the exterior and window displays needed some attention. With some imagination this place could be a major regional draw. The owners do not know what they have.
Back when I was a UB student 20 years ago this was a favorite place to go. Even back then the exterior and window displays needed some attention. With some imagination this place could be a major regional draw. The owners do not know what they have.
id second that andrew. its a tired looking stucture. its obvious that is it is/was very impressive. imagine what a few coats of paint would do!
but, isnt that our fair Buffalo in a nutshell? unknown and faded beauty hidden in plain sight?
If they want more customers fix up the sinage facing north on main and fix up the exterior of the building. i know this is an amazing shop because of word of mouth but on first impression i think what a dump.
I can remember going to this shop when I was a little kid for an egg and olive sandwich. It was egg salad mixed with chopped green, pimento-stuffed olves on toasted white bread. Now how good is that?
But I do have to agree with Andrew that it would the business such a benefit to do some curb appeal. The area needs to loose some of its shabbiness; in this case, it's not chic.
If you think the shop is unique, you should see the original equipment that is used to make candy. Paul Morgante is the genus who keeps the antique machines working, he fabricates replacement parts on site.
The place has become pretty rundown, especially the exterior.......rotting canvas awning, damaged or missing light fixtures and the need for a good painting and cleaning. I fear that the owner is just running the place into the ground. I was surprised to learn on my last visit there that the ice cream used was Perry's rather than made in the shop as it once was. Still, it's worth a visit just to see the cool interior.
A scene from The Natural was filmed at the (now closed but still intact) Parkside Candy Shoppe a couple of miles south at Main St. and West Oakwood Place.
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