The Broadway Market, long Buffalo’s “go-to” place for its distinctive selection of Eastern European foods, farm-fresh produce and mouth-watering baked-goods, is set to expand its international appeal with its 2nd annual Christmas Food Fair. The Christmas Food Fair will be held at the Broadway Market on Friday November 28 and Saturday November 29 – Thanksgiving Weekend. Although relatively unknown in the U.S., Christmas markets are wildly popular in cities across Europe. This centuries-old tradition creates a cheery antidote for the cold and snow of December, with an event that invites the community to gather and share in the joyful spirit…
Author: Sandy Starks
Now that the Broadway Market has changed management, it was recently voted to proceed with plans to host the second annual Christmas Food Fair at the historic Broadway Market on Thanksgiving weekend, November 28 and 29. Banking on the success of last year’s event, organizers are now soliciting additional area entrepreneurs to come to the market and be a part of a weekend filled with fun, entertainment and good cheer. Many of the vendors from last year have already signed up to sell their quality food and holiday gift items. This year, vendors will be bringing in roasted nuts and…
Fresh and Fabulous from the Farm – A Sunday Supper One of my favorite things to do while assisting at the Slow Food Buffalo, Chef Demo table at the Bidwell Market is to people-watch. I get a kick out of observing the customers. They scurry from table to table curiously checking out what each vendor has brought in that week to tantalize their taste buds. Little kids sneak a blueberry while some people secretly squeeze a tomato. Many smell the flowers, sample some sausage or engage in lively discussion with the vendors. Neighbors say “Hello” to each other and catch…
I formulate the following response (to a commentor) in regards to clarifying the demo process. This question/request was fielded in the recent Saint Mary’s post. Most people don’t understand the demo process – what role does the Inspections Dept., Housing Court, Owner, Buffalo ReUse, City Preservation Board play? What’s an emergency demo? What if it has a historic designation? Etc. Peripatetic, in response to your demo process question: This is a little long and somewhat confusing. I hope it’s clear. It’s not specific to this building (Saint Mary’s) which I can’t comment on because it’s an open Housing Court case,…
Forest Lawn Cemetery is collaborating with the Roycroft Campus Corporation in organizing a motor coach tour on Thursday, September 19th from 1PM to 5PM titled Larkin, Roycroft and Forest Lawn Legends -From Beginning to End. This event will include a “Little Journey” throughout Buffalo to visit the many sites that are asociated with the Larkin Soap Company and then grew, through the efforts of Larkin Executive, Elbert Hubbard, to the birth of the American Arts & Crafts Movement. Learn about The Larkin Soap Company which was founded in Buffalo in 1875. Among the principals were John D. Larkin, Elbert Hubbard…
Sunday Suppers is a Buffalo Rising series that encourages readers to enjoy an evening with good friends and family, while preparing and eating a simple one-dish supper. Ingredients should include fresh produce and local food products. As my picky-eater daughter was preparing for her first year at college, I started thinking about her opportunity to start a Sunday Supper tradition in the dorm. A tasty, nutritious meal made together with roommates and friends could establish a routine that fosters camaraderie and culinary creativity. I was concerned about the food choices she would have at SUNY Brockport. At home, a microwave…
The second Buffalo First highlight of the week is the Massachusetts Avenue Project (MAP) cookout and urban farm tour on Thurshttp://www.buffalofirst.org/day August 7th at 6pm. This takes place at one of the most unique gardens in Buffalo. In the heart of Buffalo’s West Side at 389 Massachusetts Avenue, the public can take a guided tour of the Growing Green garden. Here area youth have turned a city lot into a full-scale urban garden where they grow fresh produce that they then turn into food products (chili starters and salsas) that the community can buy at area grocery stores. The Growing…
There are few issues that benefit rural and urban America, create healthier communities and revive local economies more than local food. In honor of this, Buffalo First has teamed up with the Massachusetts Avenue Project (MAP) to celebrate the 4th annual “Be Vocal Eat Local Week”. This year there are three different ways to enjoy Buffalo’s local bounty: (1) attend the Eat Local Kickoff Feast at the Flying Bison Brewery August 5, (2) visit the MAP urban garden on August 7 for a local cookout and garden tour (3) try a tasty, locally-sourced special at a local restaurants all week…
High school reunions have a way of bringing out a grand mal mid-life crisis that makes all of the other introspective bumps in the road seem laughable. With his own 20-year reunion looming in a year, Alex Robinson headed his teenage years off at the pass with a fictional blast to the past. Andy Wicks (the central character in Too Cool) finds himself trapped in his former 15-year-old body after a visit to a hypnotist for help in quitting smoking. Looking at his awkward sophomore year through the eyes of a teenager with the mind of a grown man proves…
As Rediscover Amherst Street approaches this Saturday, June14th, the Grant Amherst Street Business Association has finalized an extensive list of activities. I am happy to say that we have 23 artists and crafters setting up in what was once an empty lot next to Casey’s Tavern (see original post). Along with this new addition, we have the “Best Pie in Black Rock Contest”, tours of the beautiful Assumption Church, St. John’s Strawberry Festival, trolley rides along Amherst street and a parade at noon (see full list below). These are just a few of the many activities occurring between 10a.m. to…