IV nutrition therapy has grown in popularity as many are looking to enhance their wellness in the wake of COVID-19. This type of therapy involves direct injection of fluid with doses of vitamins and nutrients that can assist with everything from improving athletic performance, to combatting symptoms of some chronic illnesses, to curing a hangover after a night of over-indulgence. There’s a small business here in Buffalo offering IV nutrition therapy and hydration, and it is rapidly growing along with the trend. BFLO Hydration is owned by husband and wife duo Curt Cabotaje and Amanda Hicks. With Amanda’s history in…
Author: Sarah Maurer
Fall promises to be a busy season at Batavia Downs, with a robust line-up of special events in addition to its year-round offerings of live horse racing, gaming, and dining. The Batavia Downs horse track originally opened in 1940. As the sport waned in popularity, the track fell on hard times in later years. In 1999 it was purchased by Off Track Betting and in 2005 it expanded into the destination it is today, combining its legacy attraction of live horse racing with a small casino that has since grown, restaurants, and a hotel and events space. “Now it feels…
Those looking to eat good food and support a good cause can mark their calendars for Tuesday, October 12, 2021 for this year’s Dining Out for Life event. Over 50 local restaurants will be participating, directing a generous percentage of their sales to help fight HIV and support healthcare services for those living with chronic illness. Supporting the event is as simple as making a reservation for breakfast, lunch, or dinner at any one of the participating restaurants. The event originated in Philadelphia over three decades ago in response to the AIDS crisis, and has since expanded to cities across…
Severyn Development’s restoration of seven turn of the century brick townhomes on Florida Street is well underway. It is anticipated that the units will be completed over the summer, and will be available for viewing in November 2021. Applications for the Cold Spring Heights apartments will be accepted at that time. Each of the 14 units includes three bedrooms, one bathroom, a private entryway, an outdoor deck or patio, high efficiency furnaces and air conditioning, and parking for up to three vehicles. The interiors were completely gutted and renovated, featuring refinished hardwood floors, fireplaces, new kitchen cabinets with granite countertops,…
A local family creating homes for local families is the heart of Severyn Development, a custom home building business led by father William (Bill) Severyn, Sr. and sons William and Alex Severyn. Severyn Development has also spearheaded numerous housing rehab projects throughout our region, including their recent historic renovation of the Florida Street rowhouses in Buffalo now called, Cold Spring Heights. Bill Severyn has worked in the real estate industry for decades, starting out as a real estate agent over 30 years ago and working as a broker for the past 20 years, currently licensed with Hunt Real Estate. His…
Many of us remember how going through the car wash as a kid sitting in the backseat was somehow a wondrous experience that made for a special day, from entering the washing tunnel with it’s swirling suds and unique sounds, to the powerful rinses and drying fans at the finish. Explore & More – The Ralph Wilson, Jr. Children’s Museum, in partnership with Delta Sonic, is now offering a special car wash exhibit that they have designed and developed over the past year, suitable for all ages. “It’s very cute and it’s totally immersive,” said museum representative, Jess Basil. “We…
This series is sponsored by Project Best Life. Buffalo Rising and Project Best Life have teamed up to produce a series on wellness inspiration and advice to direct readers to the people, places, and experiences in Buffalo and beyond that will help them fulfill their health, nutrition, and wellness goals. For more information on how you can live your best life, subscribe to the Project Best Life newsletter. Ask any animal lover to describe their companion, and they’ll likely tell you that the word ‘pet’ simply isn’t enough. The special relationships we cultivate with our furry friends are bonds like that of…
This series is sponsored by Project Best Life. Buffalo Rising and Project Best Life have teamed up to produce a series on wellness inspiration and advice to direct readers to the people, places, and experiences in Buffalo and beyond that will help them fulfill their health, nutrition, and wellness goals. For more information on how you can live your best life, subscribe to the Project Best Life newsletter. Nearly a year into the COVID-19 pandemic and many of us have become accustomed, at times begrudgingly, to utilizing technology to stay connected with our friends, loved ones, and colleagues. Meetings via Zoom, family…
Severyn Development’s latest project, Cold Spring Heights, will be a one-of-a-kind historic restoration of seven duplexes on Florida Street that will create 14 units of rental housing, slated for completion this summer. The development team, comprised of brothers Alex and William Severyn and their partner Charles Mendolera, has been working closely with Preservation Studios to maintain the historic integrity of these unique properties while they restore their functionality as multi-family homes and revitalize a long vacant corner of the neighborhood. This project – the company’s first historic renovation on Buffalo’s East Side – carries some sentimental value for the Severyn…
This series is sponsored by Project Best Life. Buffalo Rising and Project Best Life have teamed up to produce a series on wellness inspiration and advice to direct readers to the people, places, and experiences in Buffalo and beyond that will help them fulfill their health, nutrition, and wellness goals. For more information on how you can live your best life, subscribe to the Project Best Life newsletter. Getting closer to financial wellness is a common aspiration at the beginning of a New Year, when we’re looking to instill some better habits and dig our way out of the deficit we often…