Buffalo Sabres General Manager Darcy Regier today announced that defenseman Joe Finley has been recalled from the Rochester Americans of the American Hockey League. Finley (6’8”, 260 lbs., 6/29/87) joins the Sabres for his third recall this season ...
Sabres Recall Finley From Rochester
on January 14th, 2012
Sweet Sophia’s
on January 14th, 2012
When my favorite diner on Niagara Street closed, I thought that the world was ending. Seriously, I'm a big fan of breakfast, and I was hooked on the Riverview Family Restaurant. It was only a short time after that that I began to head out in search of a comparable diner-style eatery. Luckily, I found Sophia's. Of course I was aware of Sophia's, and had even eaten there a couple years back, but I was hooked on my favorite and that was that. Fast forward to today and Sophia's has become a hip destination selling some of the finest diner food around. Not that that wasn't always the case, but it just so happens that diner guru Guy Fieri's visit to the humble eatery has turned it into a happening hangout for not just the locals, but for people from around the region.
Just this morning, while we were waiting for a table, the woman in front of us turned around and asked whether we had eaten at Sophia's yet. We answered that we had and she said, "I just can't wait. My husband and I are from Canada and we've been wanting to come here ever since it was on the Food Network (see BRO post...or YouTube)." We told her that she was in for some good eating, and then went back to our hover pattern. It was about a year ago when Sophia's expanded the restaurant, opening it up into a much larger space. Not that that helped to alleviate the hoards of food enthusiasts who clamor to get inside. The inside is a lot nicer these days (so is the outside), and event though they pack 'em in, it doesn't feel overcrowded thanks to the enhancements.
Sophia's has just about everything, food-wise, that you would expect from a diner. I always go for the standard eggs over easy, French toast, crispy home fries and a side of their homemade toast. My wife opts for a tuna club, although today she saw customers at the table next to us eating the breakfast skillet and told me that she might finally try something new. The service at Sophia's is some of the best in the city, partially because all of the waiters and waitresses help each other out with coffee refills, order drops, etc. There is certainly a diner-vibe about the place, but it also has the creature comforts of a full scale restaurant. There's a lot of action in the kitchen, which is viewable from the dining area, and since it's a family owned operation, there's a bit of friendly banter between kitchen staff and servers.
If you've got a hankering for diner food, and you want to try a place with awesome atmosphere, friendly people... and you don't mind waiting by the door for a few minutes before sitting down, then you just can't beat Sophia's. You also can't beat the price. Our breakfast/lunch rang in under twenty bucks, and we got two coffees and a large OJ. Now that's what I'm talking about.
Sophia's Restaurant
749 Military Rd (Black Rock)
Buffalo, NY
716.447.9661
Suspect in Hamburg robbery identified
on January 14th, 2012
Police nab man after following footprints in snow
Woman stabbed at Amherst Street Wegmans
on January 14th, 2012
Police say domestic dispute led to stabbing
Eat Yer Damn Oatmeal…
on January 14th, 2012
DIABEETUS (with butter)
Song of the Day – Alison Krauss & Robert Plant, “Fortune Teller”
on January 14th, 2012
By Seamus Gallivan January 14th is another great day for musicians’ birthdays – Kings of Leon’s Caleb Followill, Dave Grohl, Mastadon’s Brent Hinds, LL Cool J, Queensryche’s Geoff Tate, Zakk Wylde, and two absolute titans ...
Hamburg woman dies in two-vehicle crash Friday
on January 14th, 2012
Collision occurred at Camp Road near Durham Road around 5 p.m.
Night Lights at the Gardens
on January 14th, 2012
Do you remember how impressive the light show was at the Botanical Gardens last year? Well, Night Lights at the Gardens is back for three weeks in February, returning to our city's temperate oasis. Not like the Botanical Gardens needed to be any more reasons to be a top winter destination... if you've never stepped inside the dome during a snowstorm, then you're missing out on one of the greatest experiences around.
Add the brilliantly illuminated light show hooked up by Lighting designers SitlerHQ, LLC and Volt Vision, Inc, and you've got yourself a surreal island dreamscape the likes of nothing else you've ever witnessed. As if that wasn't enough, the light show will be enhanced by chill musical acts for the first time, while local artist Zach Boehler will be installing a series of sculptures.
All that, combined with the chill sounds of live music on select nights... you just can't beat the scene. Music acts Lazlo Hollyfeld will be featured on February 3, John & Mary on February 10 and the Gahu Drum Ensemble's rhythmic percussions on February 17. Music starts at 8:00pm on respective nights.
NIGHT LIGHTS at the Gardens will take place on Wednesday through Saturday nights February 1-4, February 8-11, and February 15-18. NIGHT LIGHTS will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and will stay open until 10:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday nights. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for Garden members, seniors (55+) and students (13+), $5 kids 3-12 and kids under 3 are free. Guest passes and coupons are not valid during this show. Tickets can be purchased online at www.buffalogardens.com or at the door.
Buffalo area sets all-time record for snow Friday
on January 14th, 2012
Record was 6.4 inches at National Weather Service office in Cheektowaga -- but that paled in comparison to some snow totals in Southern Tier.
Corasanti blood test ruled OK in fatal hit-run
on January 14th, 2012
Getzville doctor's remarks and Police Lt. Theodore Dinoto's observations of him were sufficient probable cause to seek a court-ordered blood draw from Corasanti, a judge ruled Friday.
MSG and TWC Chats Need an Interpreter
on January 14th, 2012
It is time for The Interpreter again. I can’t get spokespersons for MSG and TWC to chat with readers as the Buffalo News did Friday. But the spin from TWC’s Joli-Plucknette-Farmen and MSG’s Daniel Ronayne and some of the comments from questioners cried out for some interpretation and explanation. It wasn’t so much what the spokespersons said [...]
Homeless teen up for science prize gets a house
on January 14th, 2012
17-year old and her family had been living in shelter for days when they got word she had made it to semifinals of prestigious national Intel science competition.
AV Photo Daily: 1/14/12
on January 14th, 2012
Clinton Street Derive by PorscheJones. www.flickr.com More in Buffalopundit: AV Photo Daily pool
Recipe: Italian Sausage, Pepper and Onion Marinara with Toasted Garlic Bread
on January 14th, 2012
A tasty twist on the classic Italian sausage, pepper and onion sandwich!
Fatal Crash Blamed on the Weather
on January 14th, 2012
One person is dead following a weather related accident Friday afternoon on Camp Road in Hamburg.