Well, here we are: another December. Someone–or maybe everyone–says it every year, but it really is amazing how fast 2011 went by. We hope that you’ve had a good year, and, in that spirit, wanted to offer something that will hopefully brighten the final month of 2011 for you. As we are now looking at December 1, fresh-faced and still cheery about the start of our winter season, Buffalo Rising put together a new sort of holiday shopping guide that will offer readers assistance on not just where to shop, but how to get most of your local shopping experience.
reinventing the wheel but with the notion of presenting our readers a new take on a traditional guide. Two components came out of our brainstorming session:
Allentown, the West Side, and some others scattered around the city. We hope
you enjoy this new take on the traditional holiday shopping guide, as we had
fun putting it together for you.
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1996, and on Elmwood Avenue since 2003. It boasts unique home décor, offering
anything from linens and candles, to beds, consoles and armoires.
which comes in a mercury glass holder. Scents include Icy Blue Pine, Clementine
Clove and Joie de Noel. Cost: $30 each.
Marcy Unher. Each blanket is a one-of-a-kind, and they come in different shades
of neutral, brown, pink and peach hues. The blankets are backed in fleece for a
soft touch, and are throw size, perfect for any couch or bed. Cost: $140.
the Elmwood strip and just next door to Homeward Bound, Mezza is becoming a
popular place to go for fresh Mediterranean food. For an afternoon pick-me-up,
try some of what’s said to be the best hummus in town, or be a little more
adventurous and ask for the Taboulleh or Baba Ghanouj. Most appetizers are $6-7
a plate.
you and some sustenance is needed, try one of Mezza’s grilled pita wraps. You
can try the Shawarma with chicken or beef, and if you want to try rolling up
those French fries in your wrap, order the Shish Tawouk or Kefta. These three
wraps are amongst the restaurant’s most popular offerings, ranging from $8-9.