Want to lure someone to Buffalo? Then send them a link to this NY Daily News article. The article does an excellent job of covering some of the lesser know attributes of the city, while tacking on some of the big guns for good measure.
For a visitor, that means discovering an energized city that feels like a next-big-thing neighborhood — but retains some of its second-banana humility. Even with all of the green hair, tattoos, and geometric glasses I saw in happening ‘hoods like Allentown and Elmwood Village, there’s remarkably little attitude in this city in Western New York.
Now, can we get the grain silo ziplining going at RiverWorks, some more infill in downtown parking lots, and start talking about the real appeal and opportunities on the East Side?
The article covers the usual suspects, which is always welcome. At the same time, writer Michael Kaminer also delves into Buffalo’s more intimate social and culinary scenes, by highlighting the West Side Bazaar, Five Points bakery and BreadHive.
From its booming city center to its buzzing West Side, Buffalo — once considered too dicey to even walk around — feels like a city on the cusp of something big.
Gabriel’s Gate got a nice shout out for being the place where locals get their wings.
Once again, the East Side can’t catch a break:
Buffalo’s rough edges haven’t been entirely smoothed. I was still warned away from neighborhoods like the East Side. And empty storefronts pock some downtown blocks. But momentum’s in the Nickel City’s favor.
Instead of steering visiting journalists away from the East Side, it would be great to see them guided to places that they would find very interesting, such as The Foundry, ReUse Action, 5 Loaves farm, Central Terminal, Westside Herbs & Alliums, Michigan Riley farm, 170 Florida Street, Lee’s Barbecue, Shy’s, The Bird’s Nest, Bailey Fish & Seafood, Wilson St. Farm, Groundwork Market, MLK Park, Broadway Market, Common Roots Farm, and Pickles & Peppers homestead, among others.