Tag: Adam Fix
sunday june 8th 2008
Bar Rooms
Buffalo’s taverns seem to have a remarkable ability to survive through even the harshest of times. Populations shrink and grow, economies weaken and strengthen, and through it all the taverns continue to persevere. It wouldn’t be much of a surprise if, upon closer inspection, it was revealed that the establishments adapted to the changes around them by catering to different crowds or reconstructing their menu.
In many cases, however, the bars just “keep on keepin’ on” the same way they always have. As a result, we have a diverse collection of bars that function as a sort of time capsule in our city today. Interestingly, some of the most well-established taverns in Buffalo are located in areas undergoing major construction projects. It would be smart to bet that, for better or for worse, they will ride out the changes and emerge unscathed.
The Malamute Tavern The Malamute on South Park has been open since 1958, and hasn’t changed much since 19…
