Sample Shines On Allen
We were impressed by the unusual offerings, that is for sure… and we were equally impressed by the surroundings. Formerly Allentown Music (moved onto Elmwood), Sample has evolved into a sleek eatery that Karim Rashid would be proud of.
The orange glow from the mezzanine lights – the custom bronze-colored railing system constructed by Steel Crazy (at the corner) – the backlit, modernist fabric wall hangings with designs from Elmwood Village Fabrics - even the funky glassware cries out cool.
Tonight (Friday the 9th) is the restaurant’s grand opening. The second level will surely be the place to be this weekend, as will the center bar along with the barstool window seats. Warm-glowing candles adorn every little nook to entice walker-bys to step in from out in the cold… Sample is a welcome addition to the west end of Allen. Located at 242 Allen Street.
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StreetcarSuburbanite
Prices? Hours of operation?
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queenseyes
We'll have an update sometime today or over the weekend. The menus were arriving today (hopefully), and last night the owners were busy attending to a packed crowd (pre-party). I'm expecting an email that will also include their new phone number.
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Jefferson
Looks good. Much success.
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mattb
I think the city if finally seeing the emergence of a new, trendy neighborhood. I live around the corner, in Arlington Park, and can attest that Allentown still has the usual suspects, often a product of Friends of the Night People...however great things are happening.
Days Park has made a nice comeback, with houses being remodeled...several new restaurants/stores, including Allen Street Hardware, the new wine bar next door, La Tee Dah, Steel Crazy, Sweet Tooth, and several more commercial establishments either around the corner on Elmwood or on the way. Several restoration projects can be found along College, Mariner, Arlington Park, and even North Street between Elmwood and Symphony Circle.
If only someone could buy the apartment buildings on Allen/lower Mariner and convert them to condos or luxury apartments - I think the neighborhood would explode. I also would recommend putting a really nice grocery store, like Dash's, in the plaza Latina presently occupies. Latina's, at that location, is just bad...empty shelves, poor service, etc...
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queenseyes
Open Tuesday through Saturday at 4pm... closing time they will figured out as they go. Phone number 883 1765.
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Spoiled
Tried to call to make reservations...the number provided didn't work.
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kris
Interesting concept. I wonder how long it will last?
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FrankieNoNose
Its too bad Buffalo isnt a trendy city, a place like this would flourish in NYC or any other progressive city. Buffalo is Beer, sangwiches, Fish fries, etc. The closest thing to an upscale bar is Hardware which is a very average bar in any other city. Best of luck this place looks very very cool!!!
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sbrof
Frankie, ever been to Prespa, Laughlins, sidebar or shadow just to name a few off the top of my head? Very nice places, far from the drab never changing place you seem to envision this city as.. Sorry if they don't kick people out for wearing jeans or a Sabres shirts or jeans like those more trendy places in other cities. I am ok not being THE trendy place, because that immediately draws lines in the sand and creates "undesirables" and well that's NOT the buffalo I know.
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FrankieNoNose
Prespa is bad IKEA, Laughlins is black paint and brick (wow), Sidebar blah, Shadow, cheektowaga-ish... Empire Grill and Toro are two good designs... Sample place looks genuinely cool...
Now go back to Brick Bar across the street lol
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EpicureanDlite
Apparently some phone issues have been addressed. The phone number is actually 883 1675. See you there this weekend
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schpolo15
guys check this place out. everyone likes a cocktail pary and that is the feel you get in there. all the staff is wonderful, and getting grounded into the style the owners want to portray. the food will be ever evolving, and whats on the menu already has many talking around town. this will be a "place to be once the word gets around"
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dpbflo
Frankie couldnt be more wrong there is way more to buffalo than beer sandwiches and fish.. take a look around. This place is blessed with amazing restaurants for all tastes. from casual to trendy
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