The once vacant storefront at 224 Allen St. is undergoing a transformation into Allentown’s newest gallery and business space. The building, recently purchased by West Side residents Jose and Jennifer Rodriguez, is soon to become an artist workspace and gallery on its first floor and an office for Jose’s growing web design company on its second. Midday the building is alive with activity – contractors work diligently on renovations upstairs while artists create below. Behind the strings of lights and fabric that hang in the storefront windows, the first floor is already in use as an artist workspace. On one…
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With its iconic angel standing on the roof and clutching two flaming torches, Gabriel’s Gate exudes a brooding, mysterious vibe from the onset. But enter through its wrought iron gates and you’ll find this distinctly Allentown bar is every bit warm and friendly. Gabe’s Gate has become a fixture on Allen St. for its great bar setting and reasonably priced food – the perfect marriage of liquor and chicken wings. The dark wood interior has detailed carved booths and several working fireplaces to keep warm beside in the winter. Above the bar itself, you can look up to its peaked…
One step off Edward St. and you’ll find yourself in drinking in the company of America’s most prominent fore-fathers, all while eating nachos and watching playoff football. It’s Founding Fathers, tucked away in a slim brick building off Delaware Ave and housing a bar that’s one part gentlemen’s drinking hole and one part traditional pub. Everywhere in Founding Fathers you can find homage to American history whether its portraits of presidents, newspaper clippings of important events or flags celebrating old election slogans. The building itself dates back to 1874, when it was a livery, and upon closer inspection you can…
Get in line for caffeinated bliss at Spot Coffee. Whenever I’m back in Buff, Spot Coffee is always on my mind because of drinks like the caramel macchiato. The CM has a shot of vanilla, caramel syrup, espresso, steamed milk and of course whipped cream. Served hot with a cool topping, the heavenly combination of ingredients is the perfect way to get a late afternoon blast. queenseyes snapped a shot of the drink before we sat down to enjoy, and we ordered up a couple scones to eat as well. I noticed that Spot has added an entirely new lunch…
Paul Tokasz, State Assembly majority leader and champion of the arts, presented Buffalo,Aeos Theatre of Youth with a check for $50,000. Receiving it were Meg Quinn, TOY,Aeos artistic director and co-foundress, and Robert Brunschmid, TOY,Aeos managing director. TOY, founded in 1972, mounts productions for children and families; plays there are experienced by approximately 60,000 children each year and school buses lined up in front of Allendale Theatre, TOY,Aeos home, are a common site along Allen Street during their season. Paul Tokasz and his wife, Sylvia, reportedly bring their grandchildren to several productions each year.
The above little cotton print contraption is a personal organizer that, once manhandled, is an irresistible, practical addition for any girl,Aeos bag(s). Measuring a mere 4.25,Aeu x 5.25,Aeu the organizer, created by Aster + Sage (headed by RISD grad Linda Yesline), is a fab way to get more together. And who can’t use a little more together in these holiday times? Aster + Sage creates mod-yet-practical products for home, gifts and object management and their various lines may be found online or at Neighborhood Collective at 810 Elmwood Avenue directly across from the Lex Food Co-Op.
Punk-poppers New Found Glory were in town last night, part of the roster for Kiss 98.5,Aeos sxteenth annual Kissmas Bash that happened at newly-repaired HSBC Arena (you know, after that post-holiday-cocktail incident with the somewhat airborne Saab last week). As part of their Queen City itinerary, three of the five NFG bandmates had a must-do: visiting and shopping at the newly-opened New Era Cap Co. flagship store on Delaware Avenue in the former Fed Reserve Bank fortress. Their management arranged for them to arrive at New Era in a glimmering black stretch Hummer about noon.
Breezed into Ame Mi and strutted out with a fly little Mike & Chris jacket. I had already heard great things about the shop… word travels fast. It’s hard to resist the one-of-a-kind items, as only a few sizes of each piece make it onto the racks. The store is arranged in such a way that it’s easy to decipher the length and color as you browse through the wares. High-sheik recognizable labels filled the racks, and it was such a pleasure to stroll around the boutique. Other shoppers were busy trying on the latest fall and winter fashions… I…
We headed on down to the Grand Opening of New Era Headquarters today and spent more than an hour scoping out the largest selection of hats in the city. More than 800 cap styles in their line to choose from; everything from a purple Ravens fitted ball cap, to of course, a multitude of Sabres hats in every shape, color and flavor. We tried on dozens of new lids today and narrowed it down to two. The place was jumpin,Aeo and the music was thumpin,Aeo and the crowds were out in full Sabres regalia. We were treated to an array…