It was in 2018 when I first tried Man-Aung Sushi on Lafayette Square, downtown (learn more). Since that time, I’ve stopped by a couple more times to grab food, when I’m around the vicinity of City Hall. Now, I can pay a visit to Man-Aung Sushi when I’m heading over to the Canisius University neighborhood, as restaurant owner Za Nyo has opened a second location. While this new location is smaller than its original spot, I believe that it’s much more appealing. I love the corner location at 2073 Main Street, at Glendale Place, right across from Castiglia Hall. The only…
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The Buffalo Music Hall of Fame is inducting its latest class of musicians. During a two-day celebration (October 7-8), the 44th Annual Induction Ceremony will take place, honoring 13 acclaimed musicians who have made their mark on Buffalo’s music landscape throughout the years. From the ongoing legacy of The Bergholz German Band to iconic young bassist Zuri Elise Appleby, this heavy hitting line-up is certainly deserved of the accolades. The Buffalo Music Hall of Fame Class of 2026: Zuri Elise Appleby – An internationally acclaimed bassist, vocalist, and educator. She made history as the first and only woman of color to serve as a bassist in the United States Marine Corps Band and has toured and performed with acclaimed artists including Lizzo, Nick Jonas, Doechii, Janelle Monáe, Adam Lambert, Cynthia Erivo, Willow, Queen Latifah, Ginuwine, and Snarky Puppy, Yuna, Ceelo Green, Brent Faiyaz, Joseph Wooten,…
A beat up old bridge at Amherst and Starin in North Buffalo has been given a much needed artistic makeover thanks to Lauren VanOsten, owner, artist, and illustrator at Tiny Buffalo Designs Co. It all started off when VanOsten, who passes by the bridge quite often, decided that it was time to take matters into her own hands. And thankfully she did, because the end result is exactly what the neighborhood needed. Driving over this bridge, everyday, I always thought it would be an incredible place for a mural,” stated VanOsten. “I am so pleased that council member Feroleto supported…
“Buffalo…..who knew” that there is an exciting, first-of-its kind (green) glass studio planned for Canalside (ie the terminus of the Erie Canal)? The Buffalo Electric Glass initiative, conceived of by Rob Cassetti, Creative Strategist and former Senior Director of Creative Strategy and Visitor Engagement at the Corning Museum of Glass, will anchor the DL&W Terminal project, led by developer Sam Savarino and Christa Glennie. This truly exciting project hits all the right notes for Buffalo: it adds to a growing list of attractions at Canalside, it augments the artisan/craftsman culture of Western New York, and fosters a creative reuse to a former industrial…
A new cultural amenity is coming to downtown Buffalo (477 Main Street) in the form of Zach Frank & Co. Art Gallery. The gallery – a contemporary fine art space founded by viral abstract expressionist Zach Frank – currently has a location in Williamsville (circa March 2025) at 5461 Main Street, and is expanding its presence into the heart of the city. The downtown investment is considered “A major new chapter for the gallery,” with an anticipated opening date of December 31, 2026. Zach Frank’s website notes the following: In the fall of 2026, Zach Frank & Co. expanded its…
Do you have a dog? Do you have a costume for yourself, and your pup? Do you have the desire to walk in a Halloween pup strut on Saturday, October 24, anytime from 12 PM to 3 PM? If you answered “Yes!” to all of the questions, then you’re well on your way to participating in Buffalo Barkery’s 2026 Halloween Pup Strut in Allentown. The way that this works is super easy, and a whole lot of fun. On the day of the event, you and your pup(s) will get all gussied up in Halloween attire, before heading out for…
Urban Roots’ General Manager Patti Jablonski-Dopkin, is stepping down, to retire. That means that the search is on for someone to help write the next chapter of the organization’s sensational journey, from a small grassroots gardening effort to a full blown cooperative garden market. Following is the story of how Urban Roots came to be, where it is heading, and how someone can take the lead in steering its next heading. Nineteen years ago, a bunch of neighbors on the West Side, who were trying to beautify their own properties and the surrounding neighborhoods got together and brainstormed what is…
Over the course of the last three or so years, I’ve witness a massive amount of work underway to get The Pembroke – 334-346 Bryant Street – up to speed. It all started with the digging up of the parking lot in the rear of the building, to install geothermal. From there, a series of EV automobile charging stations popped up. During this time period, the building was devoid of tenants, which meant that work crews could completely overhaul the buildings. From brick repointing to adding foam insulation to running new utilities, the seemingly never ending work finally wrapped up…
There’s a new type of tour in town, and it’s called “Buffalo Frolics.” As the name suggests, this lighthearted tour outfit, operated by its founders, Christina (T) and Patty, is in place to give people an up close and personal vantage point of various Buffalo-based neighborhoods. The tours give people insight into aspects of Buffalo that they might not otherwise be afforded. T and Patty introduce their tour groups to small businesses and restaurants, while providing some history tidbits along the way. Guests eat, sip, shop, stroll & discover their way through some of Buffalo’s most interesting neighborhoods. “Our goal is bigger…
A circular economy is a strong economy. Often times we think of money when we think of a circular economy. When we spend money right in our own communities, that money stays in the communities where it is spent. The notion of circular economies can also be taken a step further. Have you ever stopped to think about the money that we spend, and how our purchases affect the planet? Throughout the month of October, The Tool Library will be hosting a number of workshops that are designed to demonstrate the benefits of “not spending,” and instead sharing, repairing, reusing,…