What do you get when you mash up bike-friendly Buffalo and Cinco de Mayo? Cinco de Cycle! Looking to promote bike friendly measures and the virtues of yummy Mexican food (hottest cuisine in Buffalo at the moment), Yelp is hosting an event that it says will tempt the taste buds and help to provide awareness for National Bike Month (May).
Part of the spicy culinary adventure will include the Phorittos (a bowl of pho in a burrito) – an item that is said to be solely unique to Buffalo. In addition, Poutine & Cream (soon to open on Hertel) will be serving up waffle taco ice cream.
As for the cycling aspect, there will be bike workshops, which means that you can get your ride tuned up at the event.
It’s a celebration of bikes, beer, food, music and Buffalo.
- When: Friday, May 5th from 6-9pm
- Where: 500 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY 14204
- Why: Raise awareness for National Bike Month, connect people with fantastic local businesses and creative cuisine, collect donations at the door for GoBike Buffalo, and check out the beautifully renovated 500 Seneca building.
You don’t need a bike to enjoy the fun!
FOOD BITES:
Teton Kitchen (Sushi Tacos!) – yelp.com
Pho Lantern (Buffalo’s debut of a Phoritto!) – yelp.com
Hertel Ave Poutine & Cream (Waffle Taco Ice Cream) – not yet open!
Undergrounds Café – (Amazingly Tasty Salad) – yelp.com
Ashker’s Juice Bar (vegan option) – yelp.com
DRINKS:
Smoothies in Motion auntconnieseduk.com – DIY smoothies!
Community Beer Works yelp.com
Big Ditch Brewing yelp.com
Buffalo Brewing Company yelp.com
Lockhouse Distillery yelp.com
Bootleg Bucha yelp.com
Ashker’s Juice Bar yelp.com
ENTERTAINMENT:
Elmwood Village Entertainment yelp.com – DJ
WORKSHOPS:
3 free workshops offered by GoBike Buffalo for the Buffalo Bike Curious – from learning how to fix a flat to learning more about cycling culture in WNY
VIDEOGRAPHER:
Skyline Media Labs
BENEFITS:
GoBike Buffalo – suggested donation at the door
RSVPs:
* To get confirmed, it is suggested that guests fill out Yelp profile (with a profile photo). First wave of event confirmations will be sent by April 25th
** Food and drinks at the event are free, with a $10 suggested donation at the door. 100% of donations benefit GoBike Buffalo (gobikebuffalo.org).