Nov 9, 2020 Nov 9, 2020 Updated Aug 27, 2021 ...

In a world where algorithms tell you exactly what you’ll like and why, you can still surprise yourself by visiting one of Buffalo’s outstanding specialty bookshops. These (mostly) physical spaces with ...

Gifting a book by a Buffalo-based author takes the shop local ethos to a whole new level … and there’s no shortage of books to consider for everyone on your list. Here’s a roundup of some recently ...

At age 22, Hayatte Abebe exhibits the maturity of someone twice her age. The North Buffalo resident adheres to a strict daily routine, waking at 5:30 every morning to launch her day with a protein ...

Buffalo native Jenny hadn’t even been in Miami a week for her medical residency before she and Daniel connected on a dating app. “I wasn't really even unpacked yet,” Jenny laughs. After a three-hour ...

Cheese, pepperoni and sauce in a crispy wrapper. That’s the entire description on a box of frozen pizza logs. But Buffalonians know. We were practically raised on the no-frills appetizer that is ...

From intricate ceramic mugs to whimsical ornaments to a sticker subscription service, here are five ideas for handmade gifts from local artists that don’t break the bank—but bring the fierce factor.

The recent opening of BestCellar Book Bar in Clarence hammered home a point that has been rattling around my brain for months: Western New York is home to quite a few establishments that offer two ...

From passing notes to planning a future, Buffalonians Mary and Gavin are true high school sweethearts. What started as playful banter blossomed into more after a New Year’s Eve kiss, sparking the ...

When Frankie and Jared connected on a dating app in 2013, Frankie had an instinct that their first date would be a unique experience. A man with considerable artistic talents and hobbies, Jared was a ...

“If you’re looking for fiction, I recommend “The Paris Novel” by Ruth Reichl. She was a famous NYC food critic for many years, and this was her second fiction book in about ten years. It’s a really ...

Katie Johnston always considered herself a dog person—then during a Buffalo City Animal Shelter event in 2019, she decided it was time to make that official and bring one home. “Cleo was the first pup ...