You can tell a lot about a person by what they like. You can tell even more about a chef by what they love. And that’s what Buffalo Provisions is after. Buffalo Provisions: 👨🏼🍳 Victor Parra Gonzalez, Chef/Owner Las Puertas Script + Voice: 👩💻 Ashleigh Carter, DP + Editor: 📹 Devin Chavanne, Producer + Post: 👨🏿💻 George Johnson Las Puertas 385 Rhode Island St Buffalo, NY (716) 807-1141
Author: Ashleigh Carter
Ashleigh Carter
Ashleigh is a Buffalo native who currently lives and works in New York City. She is a writer and associate producer for NowThis News, where she writes articles and creates videos about entertainment, culture, politics, and news. She is a passionate Bills fan and food lover, which is why her hometown remains so special to her.
A change of scenery can do the mind good—which is exactly what Crowley Webb did with their newly-renovated space at 268 Main, the Sweeney Building. BR60: Buffalo, 60 Seconds at a time. Script + Voice: Ashleigh Carter, DP + Editor: Devin Chavanne, Post: George Johnson The Sweeney Building 268 Main St., Suite 400 716 856 2932
Flavored syrups are just about everywhere—but REAL peanut butter in your latte? That’s pretty unique. BR60: Buffalo, 60 Seconds at a time. Script + Voice: Ashleigh Carter, DP: Devin Chavanne, Post: George Johnson overwinter coffee 9 Genesee St. Buffalo, NY (716) 241-9789
On October 19th, the Market Arcade building will transform into a glowing piece of art that will house a night packed with dancing, drag performances, a silent disco, an interactive green screen, and of course karaoke. It’s the second edition of Scaryoke— An annual fundraiser to benefit Squeaky Wheel Film and Media Art Center. BR60: Buffalo, 60 Seconds at a time. Script + Voice: Ashleigh Carter, Footage: Courtesy of Squeaky Wheel
His hand-painted masterpieces have gained a lot of attention… But the canvas this Buffalo teen uses for his art isn’t what you’d expect. He’s bridged an alliance between his two passions: art and sneakers… and he’s only a teenager. Mek, known as Made by Mek on Instagram, is a young artist (Emeka Wajed) who creates custom-designed shoes. YG+B: Young, Gifted…and Buffalo
What started as a project out of their kitchens, grew to a brick and mortar right in the heart of downtown. It’s called Buffalo Barkery… Owned and operated by two animal-loving sisters-in-law, who decided to treat the dogs of Western New York with flavors known best by locals. BR60: Buffalo, 60 Seconds at a time. Script + Voice: Ashleigh Carter, DP: Devin Chavanne, Post: George Johnson Buffalo Barkery Market Arcade 617 Main St, Buffalo (716) 984-1060
If you haven’t heard the buzz about them already—they’re called Wingnutz. A small shop inside the Knights of Columbus building on Kenmore Ave. BR60: Buffalo, 60 Seconds at a time. Script + Voice: Ashleigh Carter, DP: Devin Chavanne In Knights of Columbus 1530 Kenmore Ave Buffalo, NY 14216 (716) 990-5438
Incredible Edibles by Mallory, located on the corner of Michigan and Glenwood, is packed with intricately designed sweets that were once only available for pre-order. BR60: Buffalo, 60 Seconds at a time. Script + Voice: Ashleigh Carter, DP: Devin Chavanne, Post: George Johnson