Chef Michael Dimmer of Marble+Rye pairs sweet-as-candy local beets with tangy, oniony chive yogurt to create a scrumptious take on beet carpaccio. Topped with homemade croutons and pickled shallots an ...

From a reimagined church-turned-experiential learning center to fan-favorite onion rings to a post-cancer style makeover, here were some our favorite stories from 2023, chosen by our staffers – both ...

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 ...

A birthday cake can be more than just a treat. Decorated in a favorite color or theme, they can bring extra excitement and joy to a child’s celebration, especially if extras are in short supply.

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 ...

Inspiration can strike in the most unexpected of places. For bestselling author and Western New York native Susan Wiggs, it was during a visit home to her childhood church in 2021. Susan became ...

The “Miracle on Ice” — Team USA’s legendary upset of the Soviet Union hockey team at the 1980 Olympics — is one of sports’ most indelible moments. The victory gave the country an emotional lift at a ...

You can go around the world in faster than 80 days, at least culinarily, by visiting the West Side Bazaar. The international food hall has reopened in a new, two-story space at 1432 Niagara St. and ...

A visitor expects to find books at a library, maybe movies and audio recordings. A laser cutter and 3D printers are more surprising, but those are among the many items available at the Buffalo and ...

When a woman’s water breaks for the first time, understandably her mind might be racing with things to do. For Rebecca Collins, quickly baking two peach pies made the list. “I had all these peaches I ...

“Goldy Way was born out of Covid lockdown when I found myself continually returning to my basement immersed in fabric, dyebaths and ice. It has since evolved into a sustainable business creating ...

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.