Elmwood’s Greek restaurants have been stepping up their game over the past half decade. Mythos was the first to abandon its former ragtag diner image when it built out an attractive dining area and patio directly next door to its original loca…

By Dyane Nunez:If you happened to miss the recent Pandamonium fashion show presented by the Bales Clothing that took place at the Museum of Science, then you’re still in luck because the local designer fashion movement is growing, and more peo…

Seeing the steady progression on Buffalo’s West Side, particularly the Grant-Ferry commercial district, is such a great thing for the city, and has been a long-time coming. On the corners of Grant and Lafayette alone, you have Sweet_ness 7 Caf…

Toronto Maple Leaf Joffrey Lupul took some lumps for tweeting about his view from his Embassy Suites hotel room this past weekend.  City Hall, Statler City, New Era Cap HQs, federal courthouse and the 100 South mixed-use project can …

Today’s holiday gift recommendation is a double-header. While thinking of the appropriate outdoor clothing shop, I was torn between the snowboard slinging Urban Threads or the downhill ski stocking Campus Wheelworks. So I figured that it would…

By Becky Harbison:Scattered throughout the City of Buffalo, many buildings stand tall and proud, shrouded by the mists of time, which renders them almost invisible to those who pass by.  Once filled with life, there are those that no…

By Randy Reade (aka Rand503):Buffalo has a unique opportunity to recapture a share of the middle class and become a thriving city once again.  It’s not terribly difficult, it’s happening already, and the benefits could be enormous.  …

On the occasional Saturday I  feature an obscure architectural element found in the city, to see if someone can figure out where it is. Buffalo is filled will all sorts of obscure architectural details and hidden items if interest. T…

Was it a coincidence that I randomly happened to stop into Fairy Cakes Cupcakery on National Cupcake Day? I don’t think so. After passing by a number of times, and making a mental note to explore the business further, fate finally brought the …

Buffalo Rising readers may recall a few posts written about Blue Sky Design Supply, Buffalo’s showroom and consulting business that specializes in environmentally and socially sustainable products for home design and décor (read my original
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The Ellicott Square Building has landed a fashionable clothing and accessories boutique. Owner Leanne Powers (lead photo), along with her buyer Kat Cosgrove (photo below), has done a smashing job in selecting fun-yet-practical, comfortable and…

The WNY Food Truck Association has asked that we share the following video with BRO viewers. We have added a few comments from previous posts, submitted from people living outside Western New York:”I live in Washington, DC, and food trucks are…

To anyplace that considers itself a “global city” – New York, Chicago, etc – globalization and global competitive reality are the defining lens through which they see their present and future. I happen to think that with the exception of a han…

Have you ever heard of Joffrey Lupul? Probably not. Yes, he’s a professional hockey player but he plays for the Toronto Maple Leafs so he is, like his team, largely irrelevant. His career highlights include playing on the WHL East All-Star tea…

Some of the most cherished memories from childhood come from those bright, shiny new toys that behold a certain amount of wonder and mystery to them. The excitement shown through a child’s expression when first discovering something they’ve ne…