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Buffalo Tours presents Inside the Central Terminal. The Art Deco Central Terminal evokes poignant memories of departure and reunion … and dismay over its deterioration under various owners. Since 1997, the nonprofit Central Terminal Restoration Corporation has arrested deterioration, restored the tower clock, conducted regular clean-ups and sponsored well-attended events in this magnificent structure. See the results and hear about future plans.

Meet at the Central Terminal.

Buffalo Tours presents Walking the Pan-Am. Imagine that fine time when, from May to November 1901, more than 8 million people from all over the world traveled to Buffalo to witness the marvels of electric lights and distant cultures! Midway Curiosities! Fountains and Pavilions! -- all were showcased at the Pan-American Exposition. Today, the Exposition grounds encompass one of the city's most popular residential neighborhoods. Walk with us through this special area, where triumph and tragedy marked Buffalo's greatest and saddest moments.

Meet at the Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society.

Join Feed Your Soul and Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy for this special, once-in-a-lifetime lakeside dinner event featuring the best of what New York State's farmers, artisan food producers and wine makers have to offer.

Dinner Afield: A Taste of Buffalo's Bounty is a recurring fine dining event presented by Feed Your Soul three to four times a year. Each Dinner Afield takes place in a glorious, regionally significant setting and aims to highlight the bounty that is Western New York's agricultural legacy. Delaware Park's Hoyt Lake will be the location of the inaugural Dinner Afield event. Olmsted's Buffalo park system perfectly embodies the history and beauty that is so innate to the Queen City.

Guests will arrive at Dinner Afield: Hoyt Lake to find tables draped in white linen and lit with candles circling the lake's edge in front of the beautiful Marcy Casino. The elegantly dressed tables will play second fiddle to the delicious local fare which will be served. Platters laden with sumptuous dishes assembled carefully by our chef (JJ Richert of Torches Restaurant) will reflect the glorious harvest of New York State's farmers and artisan food producers.

Of the 140 dinner guests, more than 20 will be the artisans and craftsmen that grew, raised and produced the bounty that will be served. A toast will be made to these hardworking farmers and producers of Buffalo's great harvest and each guest will receive an accompanying menu that includes information about each of the farms and vineyards featured in the evening's meal.

This is an event not to be missed! A portion of the proceeds from this event benefits the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy.