Whenever somebody asks me where I'm from, I often find myself bracing for their reaction when I say Buffalo. If the person is polite, the response might be something like, "Wow! You must get lots of snow!" If they're feeling a bit more forward, it's likely something along the lines of "I bet you're glad you got the hell out of that dump!" In most cases, this sort of conversation would be qualified as "small talk," and the proper retort would be none at all — just a simple "I guess" and a shrug. Because of this, the person I'm interacting with, expecting the monosyllabic replies of typical small talk repartee, is in no way prepared for the robust counterattack I'm prepared to inflict. Something that usually begins with, "BUFFALO IS THE BEST CITY EVER!" And I mean it.
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— Although it has historically been overshadowed by such Wright masterpieces as Falling Water and Chicago's Robie house, Frank Lloyd Wright's 1905 Darwin Martin House is one of the architect's most impressive achievements, with an inventive interior plan and a vast, sprawling property containing several buildings. The complex is also inextricably tied to Buffalo's manufacturing history. Commissioned in conjunction with the now demolished Larkin Building by the Larkin Soap millionaire Darwin Martin, the home is one of the few Wright projects that had an almost unlimited budget. The result is a spectacular and luxurious piece of proto-Modernist architecture. Be sure to check out one of the Martin House's informative guided tours! 125 Jewett Parkway. 716-856-3858.
— The permanent home of the , Kleinhans music hall is not just a place to take in some excellent music; it's also an architectural masterpiece. The hall was designed in 1939 by the Modernist father-son duo Eliel and Eero Saarinen (the latter of TWA Terminal fame) with custom furniture by Charles Eames. A stunning example of Streamlined Modernism and acoustic architecture, this is a must-visit for any fan of midcentury design or classical music. While there are no guided tours of the interior, you can stroll around on your own by attending one of the BPO's many concerts. 3 Symphony Circle. 716-883-3560.
City Hall — One of Buffalo's most iconic structures, City Hall is a towering, 32-story example of Art Deco at its best. Be sure to check out the jaw-dropping Common Council Chamber, the rooftop observation deck for panoramic views of the city, and one of the that takes place every weekday at noon. 65 Niagara Square. 716-851-4200.
Louis Sullivan's Guaranty Building — One of America's first skyscrapers and arguably the most iconic building from Louis Sullivan, the man behind the "form follows function" dictum. A common fixture in most architectural history text books, this building is required material for any design enthusiast. 28 Church St. 716-854-0003.
— Buffalo is home to not one but six stunning parks designed by the master landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted. Interconnected by a system of lush parkways, the Olmsted Park System in Buffalo is an amazing example of early modern town planning. Be sure to visit Delaware Park, the largest of the six and home to , summertime rowboating, and sledding in the winter. South Buffalo's South Park is home to the , which is perfect for brightening up a gray winter day.
— As the song goes, the Erie Canal spanned all the way "from Albany to Buffalo." Here, you can see the terminus of the legendary waterway and take in some views of Lake Erie. The area is also home to the summertime , an epic concert series with acts that never fail to bring massive crowds. Also nearby is the , equipped with real-life warships and submarines, open for touring. 95 Perry St. 716-846-8200.
Also worth checking out: on Forest Ave. and the abandoned but stunningly beautiful Art Deco .
– Buffalo's preeminent art museum, The Albright Knox boasts a world famous collection that reads like a who's who of modern artists and their work. The museum features a rotating lineup of impressive exhibitions along with permanent pieces by such artists as Gauguin, Seurat, Matisse, Robert Rauschenberg, Andy Warhol, Sol LeWitt, Jackson Pollock, Chuck Close, James Rosenquist, Frida Kahlo, Fred Tomaselli… the list is endless. Also— Friday nights are free! 1285 Elmwood Ave. 716-882-8700.
– Located directly across the street from The Albright Knox, The Burchfield Penney Art Center's mission is to promote and exhibit the art of Buffalo and Western New York artists and craftspeople. In addition to works by such artists as Milton Rogovin and Buffalo State alum Cindy Sherman, the museum displays numerous works by its world-famous namesake: Charles Burchfield. An added perk for Burchfield fans is the museum's life-size replica of the artist's painting studio. 1300 Elmwood Ave. 716-878-6011.
– Founded in 1974 by a group of young art students, Hallwalls is a multimedia exhibition space that specializes in boundary-pushing works by regional and national artists. Recently relocated to Ani Difranco's performing arts space, Hallwalls is home not only to visual arts, but music and literary events. 341 Delaware Ave. 716-854-1694.
– A non-profit organization that aims to provide cheap studio space for artists, Buffalo Arts Studio also holds regular exhibitions highlighting the work of talented Buffalonians as well as national and international artists. 2495 Main Street, Suite 500. 716-833-4450.
– ArtFarms is an ongoing project that seeks to build sculptural houses for community gardens and farms in Buffalo's East Side, a region formerly known only for its vacant lots. "ArtFarms," the organization's website states, "turns the area's vacant properties into a new landscape of growing sculpture." Located throughout Buffalo's East Side.
— The Open-Air Autobus is a tour bus owned and operated by the Campaign for Greater Buffalo, a local preservationist group, which, full disclosure, happens to be run by my father. All nepotism aside, I guarantee that this will be the strangest, most unusual tour bus you will ever have the pleasure of riding. Built from a vintage school bus and retrofitted to be sans-roof, the Open-Air Autobus sports leopard-print seats and has some of the most enthusiastic architectural tour guides this side of the Erie Canal. Hop on and get ready to feel the wind! Don't worry — there's a plastic roof and ponchos in case of a storm. 716-854-3749.
The Midnight Bike Ride — No lie, attending Buffalo's legendary Midnight Bike Ride is probably the most fun I've had in Buffalo — or any city for that matter. Every Sunday at midnight (during warm months, rain or shine), 200+ cyclists gather at the corner of Allen St. and College St. before embarking on an all-night adventure of biking and general debauchery. The route changes every week, so don't be surprised if you suddenly end up at a beach bonfire, in an abandoned grain elevator, or skinny-dipping in a public fountain. The legality of the entire event is highly questionable and there's no telling where you'll end up, so proceed at your own risk! Grab some drinks at beforehand and get ready for the (bike)ride of your life!
— Explore Buffalo's waterfront and historic factories in style — in a kayak! Located at the Erie Canal Harbor, BFLO Harbor Kayak rents kayaks starting at $15 an hour. 1 Naval Park Cove. 716-228-9153.
— A Buffalo landmark, Voelker's has served North Buffalo for generations. Seemingly unchanged over the decades it has been open, Voelker's is the perfect place to go for a good old-fashioned time. With dozens of retro arcade games, a menu filled with delicious junk food and beer pitchers, and lanes that are open until 4am, you're practically guaranteed an awesome night! 686 Amherst St. 716-876-6020.
— Although games don't technically take place within the city limits, Buffalo's roller derby scene is just too awesome not to include in this guide. With most events taking place in nearby North Tonawanda's old-fashioned , these roller derby events are a great way to take in some cheap beer, snacks, and lighthearted spectacle.
— Opened in 1875, the Buffalo zoo is the third oldest zoo in the United States. With a beautiful nineteenth century setting and dozens of indoor and outdoor attractions including bears, birds, reptiles, and (of course) bison, this large zoo makes the perfect activity for outings with family or friends. 300 Parkside Ave. 716-837-3900.
Sloan's Antiques — Looking for amazing vintage finds? This is the place for you. Sloan's Antiques, located in Buffalo's East Side is the end-all and be-all of vintage furniture stores. A colossus of knickknacks and period pieces, Sloan's is comprised of three massive multifloor warehouses stacked to the rafters with amazing, affordable finds. Definitely not for the faint of heart, expect to wade and climb through heaps of buried objects. Sloan's is open somewhat sporadically, so call ahead before you visit. 730 William St. 716-856-6057.
— For those seeking a more easily digestible collection of fabulous vintage finds, check out ReImagine, a midcentury furniture store located in the heart of Buffalo's . ReImagine is home to an ever-rotating cast of modern masterpieces, revamped classics, and stunning discoveries. 732 Elmwood Ave. 716-240-9387.
— Buffalo's latest and greatest one-stop shop for all of your contemporary living needs. Room is home to gorgeous modern furniture, lovely accessories, and charming decorations for your home. An instant success, Room has birthed two more locations: Room 2 inside the new Hotel Lafayette and Baby Room, a shop specializing in chic decor for little ones. 1400 Hertel Ave. 716-939-2692. Baby Room: 1376 Hertel Ave. 716-886-3541.
Antique Man — A charming and somewhat offbeat antique store in the heart of the , Buffalo's more bohemian enclave. Home to an assortment of beautiful, old pieces in addition to an impressive collection of vintage records, books, and comics. 234 Allen St. 716-883-2121.
— One of Buffalo's longest-running used book shops, Rust Belt Books is home not only to a massive collection of beautifully aged reading material, but also weekly poetry readings, local zines, and an assortment of rare books and first editions. Exactly the sort of charming atmosphere you'd want from a used bookstore, you'll want to linger long after you've found something to buy. 202 Allen St. 716-885-9535.
— Who says print is on its way out? Talking Leaves, one of the few local bookshops left on the planet, is a small but well-stocked temple for the printed page. With employees that are more than happy to offer advice on good reads and a location in the midst of numerous cafés and a scenic parkway, Talking Leaves is the perfect antidote to our Kindle culture. 951 Elmwood Ave. 716-884-9524.
— Like printed books, physical albums, especially on vinyl, seem to be a thing of the past. Not so at Spiral Scratch Records, one of Buffalo's only independent record stores. While the shop sticks primarily to the old-school vinyl format, they also sell CDs and gifts like books, clothing, zines, and vintage stereo gear. 291 Bryant Street. 716-882-3200.
— As its name suggests, Second Chic is a store specializing in hip, chic consignment clothing for both men and women. Perfect if you're trying to achieve that retro look or even if you're just in the market for a cute new outfit. 810 Elmwood Avenue (in the Neighborhood Collective Building). 716-882-8222.
— Located in downtown Buffalo, the WNY Book Arts Center is a shop/exhibition/workspace that promotes old-school forms of book making, typography, and printing. The WNYBAC offers workshops in topics such as letterpress, paper making, and silkscreening and sells the printed works of local artists and designers. 468 Washington Street. 716-348-1430.
Can Can Candy — Styled like a mom-and-pop candy shop from a bygone era, Can Can Candy is sure to bring out your inner child with classic treats and penny candy in addition to some contemporary favorites. 822 Elmwood Ave. 716-883-3489.
— While you're out treating your inner child, swing by the Tree House, Buffalo's biggest and most adorable independent toy store. With nary a Barbie or Bratz Doll in sight, the Tree House carries classics that will stand the test of time, whether they be brain-building board games, DIY craft kits, beautiful stuffed animals, or buckets of fun knickknacks. Visiting kids in Buffalo? Don't forget to stop here first! 739 Elmwood Ave. 716-882-1322.
— One of Buffalo's newest locavore haunts, Five Points Bakery made its name by selling local, organic, and great-tasting bread at affordable prices. In addition to selling delicious baked goods, Five Points offers locally sourced dairy, meat, eggs, and dry goods. With ample seating and a charming interior, it makes the perfect location for a morning coffee and pastry. 426 Rhode Island St. 716-884-8888.
— A funky coffee shop located on Buffalo's up-and-coming Grant Street. With a giant communal table, stacks of boardgames, delicious food, and an interior that's as sweet as its name, you'll want to bring a friend, a novel, or your laptop and stay all day. 220 Grant St. 716-883-1738.
— Located in a red brick house on the corner of a tree-lined street, Betty's is a picture-perfect spot for lunch, dinner, or my favorite, Sunday brunch. With a sun-drenched dining room that doubles as an art gallery and a flower-lined patio facing the street, Betty's offers equally delicious atmosphere and food. 370 Virginia Street. 716-362-0633.
The Swannie House — A Buffalo fixture for several decades, the Swannie House is located somewhat off the beaten path, in downtown Buffalo's industrial "Silo City." A charming classic bar and a great place to grab some Buffalo staples like chicken fingers, wings, or a fish fry. Fabulous nearby views of factories and the Buffalo Fire Department's fire boat. 170 Ohio Street. 716-847-2898.
— If you're looking for an authentic family Italian joint with some serious rust belt cred, Santasiero's is your place. Seemingly ripped from the film reel of a classic mobster movie, this restaurant is a bare bones, purely Buffalo experience — usually packed with people and smelling of garlic bread and delicious Italian dishes. 1329 Niagara Street. 716-886-9197.
— For a more upscale alternative to Italian dining, check out Trattoria Aroma, located on Buffalo's charming residential Bryant Street. With a beautiful atmosphere, a charming front patio, and wonderful dishes, this restaurant makes for a perfect lunch or dinner date. 307 Bryant Street. 716-881-7592.
— This sub/snack shop is pretty much the place to grab some truly authentic Buffalo eats, namely the should-be-world-famous Chicken Finger Sub. A delicious/disgusting-in-a-good-way treat that entails fried chicken tenders slathered in butter, hot sauce, and bleu cheese, no trip to Buffalo is complete without tasting this local delicacy. Open until 5am to cater to Buffalo's bar scene, Jim's is the perfect place for some shameless after-drinks eating. 194 Allen St. 716-886-2222.
— Voted the number 1 independent pizzeria in the country, La Nova, in business since 1957, has become internationally famous for their mouthwatering thick crust pizza and chicken wings. So famous, in fact, that they now ship their food overnight to anywhere in the country. While Buffalonians can get pretty defensive of their neighborhood pizzerias, I'm going to go ahead and say that this one's probably the best. 371 West Ferry St. 716-881-3303.
— Opened in 2004 after it was converted from an old hardware store, Allen Street Hardware Café has become an instant classic for Buffalo barflies. A delicious restaurant by day, Hardware becomes truly alive at night, with a charming interior, live music, and ample floor space to dance. Located on , one of Buffalo's main bar crawls, there are dozens more watering holes within a very close distance. 245 Allen St. 716-882-8843.
Essex Street Pub — A cute, laid back bar that's often home to Buffalo's more bohemian crowd, this place is a nice alternative to the jam-packed bars and clubs on Allen Street and downtown's Chippewa Street. 6 Essex St. 716-883-2150.
— After decades of functioning as an apartment building and halfway house, downtown Buffalo's old Hotel Lafayette was recently purchased and restored from the ground up to become an absolutely stunning boutique hotel. With a beautifully restored Art Deco lobby, masterfully redesigned bedrooms, and shopping/dining on the first floor, the new Hotel Lafayette makes a wonderful alternative to the surrounding chain options. 391 Washington St. 716-853-1505.
— Voted the best hostel in the United States by Hosteling International, the Buffalo hostel is a multistory delight for those looking to save a few pennies. The hostel features a spacious kitchen, clean bathrooms, inviting common spaces, and both private and shared bedrooms. It also has the added benefit of being located in downtown Buffalo's theater district with dozens of entertainment options in walking distance. , downtown's clubbing hotspot, is also only blocks away. 667 Main Street. 716-852-5222.
— Every spring, residences across Buffalo open up their gardens to the public for one weekend. Now with more than 350 gardens, this is a wonderful way to become familiar with Buffalo's neighborhoods and beautiful homes. 716-879-0123.
— A one-day event held every year, the Buffalo Small Press Book Fair takes place in the and features the work of local printmakers, craftspeople, zine publishers, and artists. A fabulous way to become acquainted with Buffalo's independent arts scene.
— Every summer, you can see a gigantic stage being built in Delaware Park. This is the seasonal home for Shakespeare in Delaware Park, one of the country's oldest and most successful free outdoor Shakespeare companies. Each summer, SDP features two plays from the legendary playwright's oeuvre and shows each week Tuesday–Sunday. Pack your blankets, some wine, and cheese, and be ready to be entertained under the stars. Shakespeare Hill, Delaware Park. 716-856-4538.
— The country's largest two-day food festival, Taste of Buffalo brings over 50 restaurants and seven wineries to downtown for a weekend of delicious, decadent delight.
So, that's my list, but it in no way encompasses all of the amazing things to do in America's "City of Good Neighbors." If you're a fellow Buffalonian or Buffalo expat, don't hesitate to drop some of your favorites into the comments section below! Happy travels!
Special thanks to , , Chris Hawley, Aaron Rubin, , , , and my father, Timothy Tielman, for contributing photos and suggestions to this article. Also, thank you to my lovely mother, Susan McCartney, and my ever-patient boyfriend, , for driving me around all day to get the photographs for this guide. You guys rock!
Buffalo is awesome. Like thousands of others, I moved away as a child in the early '90s but it will always be home in my heart. Thanks for being such a proud and outspoken Buffalonian. Go Sabres!
I heart Buffalo! Miss it so much now that I am gone, would LOVE to move back. This cityguide is fab! Went home a few weeks ago to visit family and declared it a "Buffalo Weekend" – and did some of my fave's: Beef on Weck Friday night, breakfast @Sweetness7, hit the Bidwell Farmers Market, West Side street tour, went to Canal Park, nosh and beer at Hotel Lafayette then hit shops on Hertel – perfect.
I loved this post! Being from Buffalo-I get the gasps when I proudly say "I'm from Buffalo". There is so much beauty in the city, people tend to overlook it. Thanks for showing Buffalo offers so much more than crappy sports teams and lake-effect snow.
Thank you, Max. I have never been to Buffalo, and confess it hasn't been on my list, but you are a great ambassador. I grew up in Western Kansas, so well know the smirks and disdain people give when you tell them where you are from. My response was always a polite, "Oh, you've been there?" And of course, they never had been there and were instantly chastised and receptive to my descriptions of its attributes.
This is absolutely wonderful, excited to finally see the Buffalo city guide live. Max did a great job with this—living in San Diego for 4 years I faced the "lots of snow" and/or "what a dump" comments almost daily, and loved coming back with how amazing the city actually is, I moved back a little over a year ago and have never been happier. Great things to come.
Oh man, this is awesome!!! Great job Max.
BUFFALO IS THE BEST CITY ON THE PLANET!!!
This is a great profile on my hometown! I feel the same way when people ask where I am from, but it truly is a great place to grow up, raise a family and I too am proud of our city! Awesome round-up!
So happy to see this! I feel like I'm always defending Buffalo, but we really have so many great things. And the real estate price point cannot be beat.
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Buffalo is perhaps one of the best kept secrets out there. You don't know until you live here. Nice article.
Great guide, Max! Thanks for getting the word out…Buffalo is a GREAT PLACE TO LIVE!!!
Buffalo Citybration (Citybration.com) shows it all off during the last week of June each year and there are more and more beautiful books about Buffalo (BuffaloHeritage.com) these days, too.
I agree wholeheartedly that Buffalo is amazing, but you forgot to mention that the people are one of the most incredible parts of the city. Known as the city of good neighbors, you will find unparalleled kindness and willingness to help- whether you're shoveling, trying to move a couch up stairs, looking for a lost dog or scrounging for a quarter for the parking meter (I speak from experience), a kind passer by will most certainly offer you help with a smile.
What a great style guide, Max. I might have just added: BlackRock Kitchen & Bar, Sea Bar, The Roycroft Campus, CEPA, Lexington Co-Op, Elm Street Bakery, Knox Farm, Griffis Sculpture Park, Big Orbit, WNY Book Arts, The Mansion, Nina Freudenheim Gallery and echo Art Fair (shameless self promo) to the mix.
I'm originally from Batavia NY, and when I meet someone from Buffalo, the first thing out of my mouth is "Go Bills" It just pops out. My Father trained me well.
My Uncle was at the Democratic Convention this past year and talked to Wolfe Blitzer (I'm sorry Wolfe if I spelled your name wrong) a Buffalo Boy who uttered "Go Bills" when he found out my Uncle was from Buffalo.
Despite having vacationed for years about an hour south of Buffalo (and despite having been conceived there, as well!), I visited Buffalo proper for the first time ever this summer. It's a fantastic city. We packed a ton into just two days (Albright-Knox, Shakespeare in the park, Darwin Martin complex…) and we even found a few of your mentions on our own (The staff at Talking Leaves Bookstore on Elmwood were incredibly nice and helpful).
Thanks for the recommendations; more things to explore when I take another mini-trip up to Buffalo next summer!
Love this, Max! Hope to see you around Buffalo one of these days soon.
Buffalo is totally the best!!! Cafe Taza in Allentown is my absolute favorite place to crab coffee and a bagel! It's an adorable and cozy space and the owner, Brena, is a delight to know. They have dog biscuits outside for all the pups that walk by too!
Great guide to our wonderful city. When I travel I am always proud to say that I am from Buffalo. We are a strong survivor city with so many wonderful features that make it a great place to live and visit.
What a wonderful write up – it makes me want to return. I worked in Buffalo from 1984-1992 and lived in Allentown. Now I really want to go back for a visit!
It's not really a destination, but Maureen's wholesale flowers downtown has an amazing array of beauties and super- helpful sales staff, in a wonderfully vintage storefront. Great prices too. You don't have to buy in quantity. Open to the public.
LETS GO BUFFALO! I grew up in Buffalo, moved away for college and stayed planted here after graduation. I miss Buffalo constantly, I think there is a certain, comfortable charm there that only people from there understand. We lack pretentiousness, we appreciate the little things, and we hope with big hearts. I'm not sure if I'll ever live their again but every time I go home to visit family, I wish I could stay much longer. I wish their was more job opportunity there or I would consider moving back!
Ah, visited for the first time this year and what an amazing city! People had the same reaction when we told them where we were going for a trip: Buffalo? Why?
Addition: Broadway Market! (Esp at easter!) all Polish and festive in the middle of a pretty interesting (and rough) neighbourhood . And they sell butter lambs..which i never knew was a thing.
I loved reading this – as an avid reader of Design*Sponge it is nice to see that one of the contributors is "one of us". Boston can "try" to be Buffalo but it won't ever succeed for me. I don't know if I will ever be able to move back, but I do love going home.
Great guide! I live near Buffalo (in Canada) and I take day trips there all the time. I am constantly trying to convince my Canadian friends that there's so much more to Buffalo than the Galleria and Target (which is where we all go when we cross the border).
Wonderful guide to Buffalo! I love my hometown, and it's so awesome to see that others love it as much as I do. I agree with Kay – the old Pink needs to be added to the drink list!
Love this! Maybe there's a reason why Buffalo is such a well-kept secret? We don't need everyone with their negative attitudes coming in and ruining what we have going on here!!
After moving away from Buffalo over 24 years ago, I have never found a place where people can be as friendly, kind and helpful as Buffalonians (sp?). Although I have been settled in Maine for over 13 years and love it here, when I tell friends I am going "home" they ask aren't I home already? Not quite….plus people still laugh when I ask for a pop, not a soda. Go Bills!
Awesome post. I have always been secretly attracted to places in upstate NY like Buffalo, and Ithaca and Albany and Hudson. I'm dying to visit one day.
So nice to see something positive about my home town. It's not just about the snow. I haven't lived there since high school but my family's still there and I love going home to visit.
It won't be long until the Buffalo secret is no more! So much going on in this city, especially in the last few years.
I have to say that I am proud to be a true buffalonian born and raised. Yes we have been going through some really tuff financial hard times but our spirit and drive for community is amazing. Our art and design outlets are top notch, and our diversity in food (and yes that means we don't just have chicken wings)is like a huge melting pot. We have the best of both worlds being just about 2 hrs from Toronto and Niagara Falls is literally in our backyard. Bonnie, I feel so honored that this post made it to your blog and I hope more and more people see Buffalo not for it's post industrial struggles but for it's ever growing community and economy.
Though I moved out of Buffalo to San Francisco almost 7 years ago – whenever anyone asks me where I'm from, I always say BUFFALO NY with pride. My family's DNA has been a part of Buffalo for generations and there truly is no better place to have grown up. I love coming home for Thanksgiving and watching the Turkey Trot, going to a Sabres game, or enjoying it's gorgeous waterfront. Thank you for writing this great post about such a gem of a place.
I live in NYC but on a trip to western NY eight years ago I ended up eating at Tempo (Delaware Ave.) in Buffalo and it has become my all-time favorite restaurant. Yes – tops many of my favorites in NYC! Definitely should be on this list!
As so many other people have posted here, I grew up in Buffalo and had to move. We live in a city that always ranks near the top of those "best places to live" lists, but Buffalo is way better!
I grew up in Rochester (would love to see a Rochester guide someday!!) but am so happy to see some attention paid to upstate NY. Living in Brooklyn now, I laugh when people refer to "upstate" as Westchester. Very proud of our corner of the world/state – and this guide was an amazing tribute to Buffalo. Job well done!
I've been patiently waiting three years for this Buffalo city guide to happen! I'm so happy it finally did and we're able to share what a fabulous city we have with others! I'm not from here originally and when all my friends were moving away to NYC for college, I chose Buffalo and have happily been here for eight years. It just keeps getting better and there isn't a day that goes by that I don't discover something new!
Really enjoyed this tour. I was born In Buffalo, attended School#39 and East High. We moved to Miami, Fl when I was 15…talk about a culture shock. That was many years ago, but seeing all these pictures brought back lots of memories. Told someone just yesterday about an unforgettable visit to Kleinhans Music Hall. Live near Atlanta, Ga now, but still think of Buffalo. NO, I do not miss the snow.
i'll have to join the masses and label myself an expat as well. always proud to say where i'm from and always looking for a way to get back. excellent write up max.
Moved to the B-lo from NYC in 2006. Best decision ever! I live just north of allentown and it is a truly awesome place. Most underated city in U.S. A big city with small town amenities.
My husband left Buffalo and then returned. We catch flack even from other Western New Yorkers for living right in the city, but we love it. There is a lot going on, even when it snows. It's a great place to live. Nice guide!
I lived on Parkside across from the city zoo while my husband was in dental school. Buffalo is one of the best cities especially for families. I loved taking my two kids to school, Delaware Park, and the zoo. The estate sales the museums, Wegmans! I loved this post because it has been four years since we left Buffalo and I was reminded of what a special neighborhood we lived in. Thanks.
West Side till the death….you can take the girl out of Buffalo but you can't take the Buffalo out of the girl….You missed Gercio's and La Nova but we can't all be perfect…Thanks and Much love to the author for showing the real side of "Buffalove".
I grew up in East Amherst and loved living there! Buffalo is a great city with lots of charm.
Wow! You've covered so much, but still haven't even captured half the excellent things there are to see and do in Buffalo… let alone the thousands of places within an hour's drive of the city. Buffalo always seems to have a pleasant surprise hidden just around every corner, you can have as much fun going by the guidebook as you can exploring on your own. Even some of the sites that are 'abandoned' still offer fascinating tours and host events, on or off the published schedule. It's got that great mix of fast-paced cosmopolitan action combined with small-town charm and generous sprinkles of pastoral natural beauty. Thanks for writing this up! And to everyone reading it, consider this a starting point, not an all-inclusive list!
My husband is from Buffalo and most of the time we went to visit his family, I thought Buffalo was just OK. We were there last Fall and actually ventured downtown (he is from East Aurora, check out Vidler's Five and Dime for some old-fashioned fun) and I have a newfound appreciation for they city. We live in Chicago and Buffalo's turn of the century architecture and mansions are better than Chicago's. We went to the Martin House (a must see). And I just LOVE Althea's sponge candy (if you can't make it to Althea's, you can find it at the airport).
Like many others, I moved away from Buffalo wayyyy back in 1963 – spent 47 years living in Las Vegas and always missed my hometown. I moved back home in 2010 and the move has far exceeded my expectations. I love the seasons, the best summer weather on the planet, and the people. I've reconnected with childhood friends and have made so many new ones… it truly is the city of good neighbors, and there's so many activities packed into the beautiful summer months than you can't even attend them all. Great history, great people, and yes, great weather…and…. you really appeciate lush vegetation when you've spent so many years in the middle of the mojave desert!
I recently got a consulting gig in Buffalo and was really not looking forward to traveling there. To my surprise, I've fallen in love with the city!! There's so much to see and do -great culture with museums, etc., love the architecture, good restaurants and shopping and the people are sooo nice. Now, I keep hoping for more returns trips. This jaded New Yorker is a convert. Great article, you've armed me with more things to do next time!
Buffalo is one of the greatest cities! I'm so glad to see such a great representation of my hometown.
So happy to see this proclaimed to the world! This post really could have gone on for days just in the eats category….Buffalo has an amazing array of the best local restaurants- Left Bank definitely should have made the list! And with the dawn of all of the city's revitalization projects, it's an exciting place to be!
Love this guide and love Buffalo even more after reading it. Great job Max! I moved to Bflo from Minneapolis a decade ago on a whim at age 25 with no job. I had visited once two years prior, got a sugar-coated tour and was hooked. Fast forward to 2012, and I have a partner of 10 years, a great job at a 100+ year old non-profit, and own a fabulous century old house in a great city neighborhood that we've been renovating meticulously for six years and counting. The point is this place gets an unfounded bad rap, and I am a success story of a random transplant. All of us who love it need to change it with positive press and personal investment. Twenty-somethings, please invest in Buffalo. There are jobs here! Empty nesters, move back to the city!
Buffalo is a amazingly well kept secret that needs to be shared. Hey, NYC and everyone everwhere , come visit. You'll leave impressed if you see half the locales mentioned by Max.
Moved back here after we retired. After 40 years away, it is still the home of the greatest people ever, and now that its history and hidden treasures are being discoverd, it just becomes more fantastic – thaks for the great guide – we have added some of the places we haven't been yet to our bucket list!
I've been living here for 8 years, I'm from New England originally (Boston, Providence, New Haven) and I find a lot of truth in almost all the comments. The thing that struck me about Buffalo as an outsider when I first came here was the architectural beauty and the park system. Not only the iconic buildings mainly downtown, but the homes, the Victorians, the Arts & Crafts, etc. Then I bought one for a really reasonable price. As an outsider, there are a couple nits I pick about the place (pizza, for one; sorry, I was raised on New Haven-style). And a lack of certain ethnic foods (Mexican, etc., this may be changing) but the restaurants are great, especially Mike A's, Rue Franklin, SeaBar, Hutch's etc.
Friends that visit rave about the Blue Monk (the most amazing beer bar I've ever been to), Founding Fathers Pub (great conversations), Albright Knox (relaxing venue for great art), Hallwalls (catch a jazz show there), free music at the harbor, literary readings all over town, Talking Leaves on Main Street (bigger and better than Elmwood), Niagara Falls very nearby, ArtPark, Niagara gorge, etc.
About the weather: late last February the temperature suddenly rose to a balmy mid 40s. In March, we hit mid-50s and even a string of days in the 60s. April 50's and 60s/May 60s. June through August 80s. Hardly any snow last winter, no storms, tornadoes, hurricanes. Here on the west Side of Buffalo, we experience what I call reverse Lake Effect. Always sunny skies because clouds roll off the lake and don't stall until you're about 4 or 5 miles inland (roughly near I-90). Buffalo has the best weather of any city I've ever lived in, and I've lived in 10+ major ones.
YES!!!!!!!! All of the places we loved when we lived in Buffalo (with the exception of Guercio's). Excellent city guide..and three cheers for WNYBAC!
Love this! What a creative tool to improve the views of many. The people here are the best!
I moved here from central new york but had lived out of state. Proud to say that I have been here almost 20 years. I now have buffalo's past and present in my everyday life. Check us out!
Well done, Max, so much offered here and embodying our signature underdog passion – good fodder for Buffalo Repats to show why we moved back to the City of Good Neighbors from assumed greener grasses. But you forgot to mention…the fact that one could make a great week full of stuff not even on this wonderful list – we got a great big city, we just act like it's a small town…cheers!
Great essay and great pictures! I've lived here for all of my "working life", and love living in Buffalo. But another thing you forgot to mention in your description of Buffalo's assets is its world class orchestra, the Buffalo Philharmonic! It's opportunities like being able to be regularly entertained and inspired with great music that convinces talented people to come to Buffalo!
Thanks for the beautiful pictures and essay on Buffalo. I've lived in Buffalo for all of my "working life", and love it here!
One more thing you forgot to mention in your description of Buffalo's assets is its world class orchestra, the Buffalo Philharmonic. It is opportunities like being able to be regularly entertained and inspired by great music that brings talented people to Buffalo.
I just revisited this article after reading it yesterday, and reading the burst of comments warmed my heart. As a recent "repat" myself, I'm thrilled to know I'm not alone in my persistent "Buffalove". Since moving back to Buffalo (about 3 months ago), I've: seen conceptual theater in a grain silo, rode my bike 20 miles on the waterfront, seen three national music headliners for free, drank wine and read a book in a park across the street from my house, seen amazing stand-up comedy I want to keep a secret from the rest of the world for a little while longer, attended a multi-day arts festival (two), ate the best wings of my life while watching the Bills in my local pub, saw a bluegrass band in a giant backyard in the middle of the city (Emile Latimer guested on drums), rode a ferry along the waterfront, traversed the Niagara Wine Trail (several times), saw the Buffalo Philharmonic for free in Delaware Park, saw Richard III for free in Delaware Park, saw the Cirque du Soleil for the first time, saw a live band on the rooftop of Broadway Market, volunteered at the WNYBAC, gotten fresh eggs and produce from my co-workers, and about a hundred other things I'm forgetting. AND, I spent a good amount of time just chilling in my apartment w/ my lovely neighbors, too. I love it here.
I went to college in Buffalo and fell in love with the City, stayed on for a few years but economic reality caused me to leave. Recently I moved back there after many years and found most of what I loved and more thriving. Thank you for this wonderful, wonderful post!
This is my hometown, and leaving it has made me realize how special and amazing this city is. So glad to have this incredible guide. I'm looking forward to kayaking the harbor next summer when I'm back home.
The only thing I would add is a good place to get beef on weck. My favorite place is Schwabl's, but that's outside the central city.
Buffalo is special because the people make it that way–project by project, neighborhood by neighborhood. I've never seen this level of civic engagement in my life.
The elephant in the middle of the living room, however, is that the city suffers (and has suffered for quite some time) from a lack of competent political and leadership–I am speaking of people with integrity and vision.
Can you imagine if Buffalo had leaders who actually ENABLED and SUPPORTED the fine people working endlessly to rebuild? Set a clear, progressive and strategic vision for the city? If they did, Buffalo would be closer to Pittsburgh or Portland.
Instead, the powers that be impede, obstruct and try to see what is in it for them. There needs to be a house cleaning/restart.
I used to arrange travel for business associates traveling to Buffalo, NY, on a regular basis and we always booked them at either the Salvatorre's Garden Place Hotel (business rate is under $100 and it's just a cultural experience) or the Salvatorre's Grand Hotel (newer and nicer for about the same price). Rumor has it that there's some kind of family fued behind why there are two so near each other. Also, Russell's Steak House, at Salvatorre's Grand Hotel, is pricey, but everyone raves about it! If you want the taste but don't want the price, you can order a Philly Steak and Cheese Sandwich (made from Prime Rib!) with handcut fries was about $15 from Russell's at the hotel bar or have it delivered to your room; I've been told it's well worth it!
I also moved away from Buffalo for college and then job prospects and always miss the area. A beautiful town with amazing arts/architecture/lifestyle. One of the best parts is the connection you get with other people who moved away from Buffalo, wherever you meet them. It seems like everyone has only fond memories of the city and loves to talk about it with other ex-Buffalonians.
I am a Torontonian who had the pleasure of travelling to Buffalo monthly for business over the past year. I really fell in love with this place. The people are so friendly, the architecture is PHENOMENAL, and the food is out of this world. I wish I had this guide earlier, though i managed to find a bunch of great places on my own and through the recommendations of great locals. I really think Buffalo should do more to promote tourism to Torontonians and Southern Ontarionians (and not just for suburban mall shopping!).
Thank YOU, for such a wonderful, and personal Guide to Buffalo. I moved from Buffalo in 2009, having lived there from my birth at Children's Hospital in 1947 to moving from my North Buffalo home in 2009. Love that you included in the "Dining" section, my all time fav place to eat – Santasiero's . I left my Heart in Buffalo, and wish for the city only good things in the future. I hope that people who may have never visited or thought of visiting Buffalo and the WNY area (can't beat our Parks in WNY area – visit Letchworth and Allegany, and Akron Parks for an eyeful of beauty), will be inspired by your article and take the time to explore all it has to offer. Fall and Early summer are the best times to visit. But if you're a skier or enjoy Winter, you'll find the city a warming & welcoming place to visit at that time of year as well.
I love Buffalo! I grew up in Philly but have lived in Rochester for the last 20 years. I met my husband when he lived in Buffalo and got to know the city in the neighborhoods around where he lived (Allentown/Elmwood/North Buffalo). I was just astounded at how amazing Buffalo is–not at all what people think. My husband moved to Rochester when we married but I will always be a "Buffalo Ambassador".
So cool! I'm a SoCal girl and I've never had anything against Buffalo but now I can't WAIT to visit! I will definitely add Buffalo to my itinerary the next time I'm able to visit back east. Thank you for sharing your hometown with us!
I can't believe that you did not mention Teds Hotdogs. Its in the top 10 of the US according to the food channel. That is the place I beat feet too each time I visit home.
This is actually one of the best guides to Buffalo I've ever seen. Some of the usual suggestions and a few I would never have thought to give! Can't wait to get back at Thanksgiving!
Just in time! I was initially bummed about my trek up to Buffalo for a wedding next weekend, but now I'm totally pumped! Thanks, Max!
This is so much more interesting, edgy, and authentic than what a convention bureau can produce–congrats to the author.
I agree that Buffalo is an amazing place–a long-forgotten city, which is experiencing a nice revival. However, as someone else pointed out, smart leadership should steer smart growth of the city: public transport, density, walkability, historic preservation, eco-movements, lighter-quicker-cheaper initiatives (as opposed to silver bullets), immigration in-migration, restricted sprawl growth (as cities like Portland have done).
Otherwise, Buffalo will just gentrify and become everywheres-ville…like many other places have experienced.
Great guide. My response to comments has aways been, "Yep, Buffalo is an armpit." But after reading this, I look forward to going back and checking out these places. I think the biggest reason I've never liked Buffalo is because the people aren't very friendly (compared to super friendly New Mexico where people go out of their way to help out strangers – where I live now). I'm happy to have a reason other than family to visit now!
This is an AWESOME post! Thank you!! I will be sharing this with family and friends!
Great article! It's great to see my hometown get so much love. Truly an awesome city!
Great article about one of the best places in the world.
Thank you so much for this beautiful piece about such a special place. I laughed so hard at the "must get a lot of snow" comment. If I had a nickel for every time…. I moved away to Boston 35 years ago but still visit my mom there regularly. You can't beat the architecture, the home cooked food, and, above all, the people. This is TRULY the city of good neighbors.
Thank you for reminding me of why I miss Buffalo so much.
Thanks so much for this post. I transplanted to New Mexico last year, and can't get back to Buffalo often enough to suit me. When I get that initial negative response to where I'm from, I love to explain all the things I love about Buffalo, and why I'm proud it's my home. Dragged my New Mexican boyfriend up to meet my family and WNY this summer: I'm not sure what he expected, but he was utterly charmed. Can't wait until we can go back, and I can show him even more of Buffalo's under-rated loveliness.
My hometown! Thanks for the great write-up about this underrated little gem of a town.
I would have added some more lodging options, such as the Mansion on Delaware and the Hyatt. I used to work at the Hyatt downtown years ago, and I loved that hotel. It's worth noting that it made use of a gorgeous old E.B. Green skyscraper, another architectural jewel of Buffalo. Remember when they used to have the walk-through gingerbread house around Christmas?
God, I miss LaNova's and Jim's Steak Out!!!
It sure is a great place and always was. I miss it. It's still "home" to me even though I've been away 50 years.
It truly is a wonderful place and always was. It will always be "home" to me even after being gone 50 years.
Thank you for posting this! I'd also add Larkinville to the list for lunch, happy hour and Wednesday night summer concert series and market. Buffalo is really getting better and better all of the time. Come visit and check out the development and renovation of our beautiful, historic and architectural gems! I never thought I would love being home so much, it is amazing and we are truly on the tipping point!
Don't forget about the annual Buffalo Kissing Booth. What other city has that?
Dude. I'm ALWAYS Talkin' Proud! When I moved to LA from Buffalo, I was always a little nervous to admit where I was from. People wouldn't stop talking about the damn Buffalo Bills! Regardless, thanks for this article!!
Buffalove! I love this guide, and am so glad that it's here on DesignSponge!
I soooo wish I had seen this last week as I had an opening at WNYBAC friday night of a Buffalo alphabets A-Z and you and I share a lot of the same reference points. I love this and am so glad to see so many postive comments about a town I've come to love. I have been here 13 years and am a Buffalonian by Choice! It would have been so much fun to have had you come to the opening.
I bought a home in South Buffalo, having grown up in Tonawanda. I have lived on all four sides of the city and in the very heart of it as well over the last 40 years. I love all of Buffalo! I have developed a special place in my heart for South Buffalo. It is very quiet, family friendly and has a small town way about it that's akin to 'old' Buffalo. There are so many reclaimed lands made into parks and parks made over into wonderful little sanctuaries placed right in the shadows of the grain elevators and the Buffalo River's former Industrial Age. My next thing is to buy (or rent) a kayake! Fifteen to twenty minutes from skiing isn't too shabby either! Visit my videos promoting SoBuff!
I am trying to start a business which is going to take advantage of all these nice, new venues for sport and leisure. Cannot wait to get it up and running soon! The free Entrepreneur Classes abound around the city to help anyone out who wants to be a part of all this! Free classes for buying a home in the city too…"Come Home and Explore! We need more!" LOVE BUFFALO!!!
My husband and I are from Hamilton, Ontario, and we are headed to Buffalo next week for the Sufjan Christmas Concert. We were coming up short with places to explore in the city, but we knew there must be some awesome movement of amazingness that we hadn't discovered yet! Now I'm so excited to check some of these places out!! Thanks so much.
When can we extend the GO Train?
Thank you for the memories…my Buffalo roots go back to 1872 when my great-grandparents arrived there, and I was born there myself. Although I haven't been back in some years (most of my family is now in Forest Lawn), I am fiercely proud of my hometown. Love snow? Heck, YEAH! Love the only New York football team that actually plays in New York? Heck, YEAH! Love the working-class feel of this gracious old town? Heck, YEAH. I will always be a Buffalonian! Architecture, trees, Erie Canal, World's Fair, Electrification…the reasons to admire and love Buffalo and its glorious history go on and on.
I love buffalo arts community. We have the strongest most generous artists, galleries and museum cultures and they all cross and support one another.
Wow I had no idea! Buffalo looks amazing!!! Would love a weekend there. If I ever make a trip back to the USA I will definitely make a trip to Buffalo….
Great article. My family goes back to both the German & Irish ( first ward) Buffalo history. Working on talking my husband into living there. Thanks for the help!
This was a surprising find. I've been fortunate to check out a few of the museums here, which were fantastic, but this guide offers a few other sites I have yet to explore. It's been great in general to see the new businesses popping up and the recent influx of artist / creative types coming to the area. Love the farmer's market too – can't wait to see more this Spring!
Thanks for this list! I am sharing with friends and family who moved out of town just to remind them of what they are missing!
It's amazing what has happened in the two short years since this article was written. Buffalo;s resurgence has brought even more to our incredible city.
It's been a real treat too this last year to brag to friends from home regarding the development of the harbor – the revival of Buffalo's music scene has been spectacular!
Loved the Albright Knox when I visited from Italy. Really looking forward to coming back to this city when the snow goes away!
I'm getting married in Buffalo this summer and am excited to share this post with with our guests coming in from out of town! On a related note, can anyone recommend a good florist in the city? Thanks!
Love this article!! I've been reading your blog for years, and since I'm moving with my family from Stockholm to Buffalo and have never been there and know nothing about it , I googled it and this came up!! So now I feel so much more relaxed about the move! I know someone I look up to love it ! Any recommendations on where to live ? Or any other tips?Thanks so much!!


Marcus Jensen had been in the majors before, but he never really caught on.
Now, though, in 2001, he was with the Red Sox. He was also hoping to break through any preconceptions that had followed him.
"I've been labeled as a defensive catcher," Jensen told The Associated Press that June. "Once you get labeled, 'no-hit' goes with that. I'm working to erase that."
Jensen was coming off his most successful season, getting into 52 games with the Twins in 2000. Jensen, though, didn't match that number again, playing just a game with the Red Sox in 2001, and just 27 more major league games in his career as a whole.
Jensen's route to the major leagues began back in 1990, taken by the Giants in the first round, 33rd overall, out of Skyline High in Oakland.
Jenson started with the Giants at short-season Everett, moving to single-A Clinton in 1992. He didn't make AA, though, until 1995, at Shreveport.
Then, in April 1996, Jensen made San Francisco. He got into three games that month, going 1 for 8. The catcher then returned in September, getting into another six games, going 3 for 11. In between, he played at AAA Phoenix.
His April time was limited as another player returned from the disabled list. Jensen told The San Francisco Examiner he had been aware he would be one of the first players sent down.
"It was just a matter of time," Jensen told The Examiner. "I tried to keep my eyes and ears open and absorb as much as I could while I was here."
For 1997, Jensen got into another 38 major league games, 30 with the Giants and eight more after a mid-season trade to the Tigers. That May, the switch-hitting Jensen knocked his first major league home run.
Jensen went on to get time in each of the next five major league seasons, getting those 52 games with the Twins in 2000. Jensen hit just .209 that year.
But, with the career-high in major league games played, came another opportunity, Jensen told OurSportsCentral two years later, the Olympics. Jensen became part of the 2000 gold medal-winning U.S. Olympic baseball team.
"I was sent down from the big leagues and that was tough, but then I was going to the Olympics," Jensen told OurSportsCentral. "So, it was like one opportunity was closing, but another opened."
Jensen finished his major league career in 2002, with 16 games with the Brewers. Over seven seasons, Jensen got into a total of 145 major league games.
Jensen has since gone on to a career as a coach, serving in recent years as a manager in the Arizona League for the Athletics. In 2015, Jensen served as assistant major league hitting coach in Oakland.


Launched by the folks behind DOXA, Vancouver's documentary film festival which just celebrated its 27th year, the idea was pitched to the Documentary Media Society by a group of local podcasters who are now helping bring the event to life. They include Andrea Gin (Pop This!), Hannah McGregor (Secret Feminist Agenda and Witch, Please) and Andrea Warner (Pop This!).
"True crime is one of the most popular sub genres in both podcasting and documentary film and television, so we thought for our inaugural year we would focus on true crime and true justice," said Selina Crammond, director of programming for DOXA.
Crammond says the theme offers up an opportunity to explore the breadth of true crime storytelling, while maintaining DOXA's commitment to social justice and diverse perspectives.
"We're looking forward to bringing exceptional podcasters from across Canada and the U.S. to Vancouver, as well as offering a platform for local podcast producers to showcase their work," said Crammond, whose own interest in documentaries was spurred by brief stints with CBC Radio and Simon Fraser University campus station CJSF-FM Burnaby.
In partnership with CBC Podcasts, the festival will bring some of of the public broadcaster's most popular podcast offerings to Vancouver, including acclaimed series Someone Knows Something and the much-buzzed-about Uncover: Escaping NXIVM, a new investigative podcast about the alleged cult.
Interested in exploring a satirical approach to the genre, the festival will also collaborate with Kelly&Kelly, producers of hit shows This is That and This Sounds Serious, to present a one-night only improvised true crime podcast with some of the city's most-talented comedians.
The event will present a number of free, daytime workshops and panels at the Vancouver Public Library's new theatre and Inspiration Lab. The workshops will give podcasters the opportunity to hone their production skills and listeners a chance to see what goes into the making of a podcast, from idea to creation to output.
Panel discussions will focus on the diversity of true crime podcasts, the relationship between podcasting and journalism, and using podcasts as an educational platform.
Workshops at CBC Vancouver's Studio 700 will share sound design tricks from award-winning producers, look at how to incorporate journalistic ethics into podcasts, and provide an opportunity to speak with lawyers and justice advocates on how to better tell true stories.
Someone Knows Something: This original true crime podcast from CBC with an international following, focuses on a single Canadian cold case each season in hopes of uncovering new information.
You Must Remember This: A storytelling podcast about the secret and/or forgotten histories of Hollywood's first century, and the brainchild of Karina Longworth, who writes, narrates, records and edits each episode in her home. Since launching as a passion project in April 2014, You Must Remember This has become one of the top film podcasts around, and is usually in the Top 100 of all podcasts on iTunes.
In The Dark: From American Public Media, Madeleine Baran uncovers injustice and truth in America's penal system and has won a Peabody Award for her work.
Uncover: Escaping NXIVM: A new CBC investigative podcast launching in September which explores the Vancouver-based cult, its leader Keith Raniere, and one woman's attempt to escape from its clutches.
This Sounds Serious: A gripping and hilarious take on the crime genre, The Case of Daniel Bronstadt (A Castbox Original) has garnered more than 1 million listens to date.
This is That: Now in its ninth season, the CBC satirical news program is heard by millions of listeners each week and members of the show will perform at VanPodFest as the only Vancouver appearance leading up to their upcoming Canadian tour.
Other People's Problems: A chart-topping podcast from CBC that takes listeners inside a real therapist's office, bringing mental health into the open.
On Drugs: An ongoing investigation from Geoff Turner about our complicated relationship with drugs, from Ibuprofen to ayahuasca.
Pre-sale tickets for VanPodFest go on sale, starting Sept. 17.


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Our office book club pick of the month was The Namesake. I really liked how much dimensionality Lahiri gave to her characters, using the main character almost as a lens to process his family's experience in America. It continued our unofficial book club theme of "nothing good happens in the end," so the book was a bit of a bummer. But the family felt so real from start to finish.
Read as an ARC acquired at ALA 2018. Comes out November 2018. While beautiful in its prose, this book explores survival in oppressive circumstances. Content warning for sexual assault. The friendships and relationships formed in this book are gorgeous and hopeful, even given everything happening. Using different magic castes really immerses the reader in the fantasy, but doesn't distract from reality.
Read as an eARC from NetGalley. Came out August 2018. I loved how this anthology took a look at so many aspects of witchcraft. From the contemporary to the classic, to historical, to rituals to more fantasy-based magic. There is truly something for everyone here, especially for those looking for more reads in which ladies love ladies.
Read as a NetGalley eARC. Came out September 2018. For anyone whose favorite movie aesthetic is Nightmare Before Christmas, this book is a must-read. There is so much steampunk love here with characters inspired by classical horror. I loved the interpretation of the Jack-o-Lantern as our main character and the witch, Ember, was so good.
Read as an ARC provided by the author. Comes out January 2019. I have not wept over fried chicken or family feelings. Chen created so many dynamic characters that subverted expectations. I did not expect to connect with Kin's second family as I had and everything hurt in the best way by the very end.
Read as an eARC on NetGalley. Released September 2018. What really disappointed me about this one was how unfocused it was. Based on the blurb and opening, I was excited to get into a psychological horror, but I got neither a horror nor a science fiction by the end. Plus, the book didn't really move past the premise or didn't go deep enough with it to make it memorable.
This book is not the retelling you think it would be. The book uses the trope of the evil stepmother as a greater backdrop, so don't expect any magic aside from beautiful metaphors around mirrors in order to tell the story of a family.
I'm out for most of October, but I am spending close to 24 hours in transit and you know what means? More reading.
Lovely reviews, as always! Hope you get some read books in October!


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Bruce Kreitler: Cedar elms are a good alternative to live oaks in West Texas
Don't be misled by the name -- cedar elms are a species of elm trees, not a species of cedar.
Bruce Kreitler: Cedar elms are a good alternative to live oaks in West Texas Don't be misled by the name -- cedar elms are a species of elm trees, not a species of cedar. Check out this story on reporternews.com: https://www.reporternews.com/story/life/2018/10/02/bruce-kreitler-cedar-elms-good-alternative-live-oaks/1442904002/
Bruce Kreitler, Special to the Reporter-News Published 11:02 a.m. CT Oct. 2, 2018
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While there are certainly lots of reasons to grow trees (all good as far as I'm concerned), one of the big reasons, or at least something people commonly consider before planting, is appearance.
Having said that, a tree that a lot of people grow in their yards, and I planted one in my own yard this year, is a live oak. Live oaks are great trees, and have a lot going for them, but they also have a fairly distinct appearance. A lot of people like the way live oaks look, and many of them get planted because of it.
However, as hard as this is to admit, not everybody likes live oaks. Live oaks drop lots of acorns, and because they are wind pollinated, the spring-time flowers (tassels are what most people call them) that they grow, and then drop in the spring, are prodigious, to say the least. They also drop all of their leaves, all at once, in the spring, which creates quite a mess. On top of that, live oak leaves are tough, relatively small, and hard to thoroughly clean up after they hit the ground. They don't blow away either. Unless there's a pool somewhere nearby, then most of them will manage to find their way into the pool. So, as much as I can't understand it, not everybody fully appreciates what great trees live oaks are.
Above, I mentioned that a lot of people like the general appearance of live oaks, but not everybody wants to deal with everything else that goes with growing a live oak. For people like that, what's the solution? Fortunately, mother nature has supplied us with cedar elms.
To start with, knowing what a low opinion people have about cedars in this area, cedar elms are a species of elm trees, not a species of cedars. Whoever came up with the name "cedar elm" clearly never thought about having to convince somebody in West Texas that they are good trees.
Anyway, cedar elms are an upright growing, usually single trunked, deciduous tree that is native to a large portion of the United States, including Texas. They have small leaves, and they are very close to the same shade of green that a live oak has. They do lack the waxy cutic …, sorry, the glossy look of live oak leaves, but at any kind of distance, that's not really noticeable.
In the tree world, as far as length of life goes, trees are generally broken up into three categories. Short, moderate and long. Considering how many different species of trees there are, and that some of them live less than a decade, and others can last several thousand years, clearly three categories is a little "inexact." However, cedar elms fall into the moderate category, and barring some tree-killing event or problem, someone who plants a cedar elm can reasonably expect it to have many years of useful life.
The only real issue with cedar elms is that they have little defense against mistletoe. People who have cedar elms should give them a good inspection every year after they drop their leaves, and if they find any mistletoe, deal with it promptly before the infestation gets out of hand.
The reason I bring up cedar elms right now is that their leaves are just starting to show signs of turning yellow, which will be followed very quickly by leaf drop. That means that right now, it's pretty easy to spot which trees are live oaks, and which ones are cedar elms that you just thought were live oaks.
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Prescott native and self-proclaimed "theater nerd" returns home and takes the helm of Park Avenue Theater and Youth Ministries
Prescott native Kelsey Claire believes it's so important for people to be authentically and unapologetically themselves. In fact, as a proud, self-proclaimed "theater nerd," she's never been afraid to express herself.
She spent her childhood falling in love with all things theater, performing on the historic Elks Theater stage and building an important foundation for the woman she's grown into. As a young adult, she ventured off to the Big Apple to attend The New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts in Manhattan, where she studied all aspects of acting in the school's intensive professional training program.
She found her way back to Prescott and accepted an offer that changed her life forever: she became the Director of both Park Avenue Theater and Youth Ministries at Trinity Presbyterian Church.
For the past five years, she has dedicated her heart to growing both of these ministries in the way God has guided her to, and sharing her faith walk and love for theater with the youth and children she's so humbled to work with.
This fall, she's excited to expand her heart and mission even more, as she begins a new venture as the drama teacher at Basis Prescott.
Kelsey's drive for authentic self-expression has led to some random life experiences: in 2017 she was the Trivia Dancer on LIVE with Kelly and Ryan and in 2019 she was a contestant on Ellen DeGeneres's Game of Games. These experiences found Kelsey as a result of her being an easily excitable audience member. She believes they were also a result of her desire to be an example to all the children and youth she feels so blessed to work with and direct, as she shows them how important it is to always be authentically and unapologetically themselves, no matter what.


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Justia Dockets & Filings Fifth Circuit Texas Eastern District Clark v. Thaler, Director TDCJ-CID Filing 62
Clark v. Thaler, Director TDCJ-CID
MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER DENYING 51 MOTION for Reconsideration re 46 Judgment, 45 Order Adopting Report and Recommendations, filed by Robert Leroy Clark. Signed by Judge Rodney Gilstrap on 6/4/12. (ehs, )
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE EASTERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS MARSHALL DIVISION ROBERT LEROY CLARK, #1563489 § VS. § DIRECTOR, TDCJ-CID § CIVIL ACTION NO. 2:10cv255 MEMORANDUM OPINION AND ORDER ON PETITIONER'S MOTION FOR RECONSIDERATION The above-entitled and numbered civil action was heretofore referred to a United States Magistrate Judge. Having reviewed the petition for writ of habeas corpus pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 2254, the Magistrate Judge issued a Report and Recommendation (docket entry #36) ("R&R") that Petitioner's petition be dismissed with prejudice as time-barred. Petitioner filed objections to the R&R. On February 8, 2012, the Court adopted the R&R and dismissed the petition with prejudice over Petitioner's objections and entered final judgment. See Docket entries #45, 46. Petitioner has now filed a "Motion the Court Reconsider" (docket entry #51), in which he requests the Court reconsider its entry of final judgment pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P 60(b)(6) and find "exceptional or extraordinary circumstances" to reverse itself. See Motion at 1 (quoting Olle v. Henry & Wright Corp., 910 F.2d 357, 365 (6th Cir. 1990)). He raises certain arguments in support of this request. A motion seeking "reconsideration" may be construed under either Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 59(e) or 60(b). Shepherd v. Int'l Paper Co., 372 F.3d 326, 328 n.1 (5th Cir. 2004). Such a motion "'calls into question the correctness of a judgment.'" Templet v. HydroChem Inc., 367 F.3d 473, 478 (5th Cir. 2004) (quoting In Re Transtexas Gas Corp., 303 F.3d 571, 581 (5th Cir. 2002)). 1 A Rule 59(e) motion is "not the proper vehicle for rehashing evidence, legal theories, or arguments that could have been offered or raised before the entry of judgment." Id. at 479 (citing Simon v. United States, 891 F.2d 1154, 1159 (5th Cir. 1990)). Instead, "Rule 59(e) 'serve[s] the narrow purpose of allowing a party to correct manifest errors of law or fact or to present newly discovered evidence.'" Id. (quoting Waltman v. Int'l Paper Co., 875 F.2d 468, 473 (5th Cir. 1989)). "Relief under Rule 59(e) is also appropriate when there has been an intervening change in the controlling law." Schiller v. Physicians Resource Grp., 342 F.3d 563, 567 (5th Cir. 2003). Altering, amending, or reconsidering a judgment is an extraordinary remedy that courts should use sparingly. Templet, 367 F.3d at 479 (citing Clancy v. Employers Health Ins. Co., 101 F. Supp. 2d 463, 465 (E.D. La. 2000)). If a motion for reconsideration is filed within 28 days of the judgment or order of which the party complains, it is considered to be a Rule 59(e) motion; otherwise, it is treated as a Rule 60(b) motion. See Shepherd, 372 F.3d at 328 n.1; Berge Helene Ltd. v. GE Oil & Gas, Inc., 2011 WL 798204, at *2 (S.D. Tex. Mar. 1, 2011) (noting that the Fifth Circuit drew the line at 10 days in Shepherd instead of 28 days because the case was decided before the amendments to Rule 59 took effect on December 1 2009).1 The alternative, Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 60(b)(6) states, "On motion and just terms, the court may relieve a party or its legal representative from a final judgment, order, or proceeding for the following reasons: [. . .] (6) any other reason that justifies relief." Id. Here, judgment was entered on February 8, 2012. Petitioner filed his motion on March 5, 1 Rule 59(e) was amended in 2009 to extend the time for timely filing from 10 days to 28 days. Although a Fifth Circuit case has not yet explicitly observed the change, district courts within the Fifth Circuit have widely applied it in situations such as this. See, e.g., Alack v. Jaybar, LLC, 2011 WL 3626687, at *2 & n.4 (E.D. La. Aug. 17, 2011) (citing Shepherd, 372 F.3d at 328 n.1). 2 2012.2 Petitioner asks the Court to "reconsider" its judgment and specifically refers to Rule 60(b)(6), which he refers to as the "catchall rule." Motion at 1. However, he seeks that the Court "vacate" its original judgment and to enter a new judgment in its place. Id. A Rule 59(e) motion may also be interpreted as covering motions to vacate judgments. See Edward H. Bohlin Co., Inc. v. Banning Co., Inc., 6 F.3d 350, 355 (5th Cir.1993). Therefore, inasmuch as Petitioner's motion was filed within 28 days of the judgment and even though Petitioner has expressly invoked Fed. R. Civ. P. 60(b)(6), the Court will construe it as a motion to alter or amend a judgment pursuant to Fed. R. Civ. P. 59(e). In his first two points, Petitioner contends that the Texas Court of Appeals issued its mandate in his original, ineffectively-filed direct appeal on July 10, 2009. He therefore asserts that his federal petition was filed within the one-year statute of limitations under the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act ("AEDPA"), 28 U.S.C. § 2244(d), on July 9, 2010, the date that he placed it in the prison mailing system pursuant to the prison mailbox rule. Spotville, 149 F.3d at 378. However, he misses the impact of the timing of his notice of appeal to the Texas Court of Appeals in this case. He had 30 days from the date of his conviction in the state trial court in which to file his notice of appeal. See Tex. R. App. P. 26.2(a). The date of his conviction was March 5, 2009. See Petition at 2; Clark v. State, 287 S.W.3d 355, 355 (Tex. App. - Texarkana 2009, no pet.). He did not file a notice of appeal until April 14, 2009. Id. That was more than 30 days after his conviction, which is why the Sixth Court of Appeals dismissed Petitioner's direct appeal for want of jurisdiction 2 Petitioner is entitled to a presumption of filing on the date he placed his motion into the prison mail system pursuant to the prison mailbox rule. See Spotville v. Cain, 149 F.3d 374, 378 (5th Cir. 1998). In this case, he did not state in his motion when he placed it into the prison mail system, though the envelope is postmarked March 1, 2012. Even if filed on March 5, 2012, however, he still falls within the 28-day period of a Rule 59(e) motion for reconsideration. 3 without ever reaching the merits of the appeal. As the Magistrate Judge in this case noted in the R&R, the AEDPA's statute of limitations accordingly began to run when the state judgment became final by the expiration of the time for seeking such review at the end of that 30-day period, or April 4, 2009. See Egerton v. Cockrell, 334 F.3d 433, 435 (5th Cir. 2003); Scott v. Johnson, 227 F.3d 260, 262 (5th Cir. 2000), cert. denied, 532 U.S. 963, 121 S. Ct. 1498, 149 L. Ed. 2d 383 (2001); 28 U.S.C. § 2244(d)(1)(A). Absent tolling for some reason, his federal petition, therefore, was due not later than Monday, April 5, 2010. Thus, neither the date the Sixth Court of Appeals issued its decision (May 15, 2009) nor its mandate (July 10, 2009) is of any import to this determination.3 This contention is without merit. Petitioner next contends that the Court's dismissal of his petition was somehow improper because the case was referred to Magistrate Judge Roy S. Payne, a then-newly appointed Magistrate Judge, on January 24, 2012. He argues that Magistrate Judge Payne did not issue a Report and Recommendation on which to base a dismissal. Motion at 1-2. However, a Report and Recommendation had already issued from the previously assigned Magistrate Judge Craven on December 14, 2011, pursuant to 28 U.S.C. § 636(b). It was this R&R that the Court reviewed, approved and adopted on February 8, 2012. In fact, Petitioner refers to Magistrate Judge Craven's R&R in this motion. See Motion at 2. There was no need or requirement for a new Magistrate Judge to re-evaluate the case or prepare a new R&R. This contention is also without merit. Petitioner next observes that the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals stated it received his first 3 Further, the Supreme Court recently determined in Gonzalez v. Thaler, - - - U.S. - - -, 132 S. Ct. 641, 653-54, 181 L. Ed. 2d 619 (2012), that when a petitioner does not pursue a petition for direct review to the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals after a decision by the Texas Court of Appeals, the judgment becomes final and the AEDPA statute of limitations begins to run when the time for seeking review with the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals expires. That is based on the date of the Court of Appeals' underlying decision, not the date of its later mandate. 4 state application for writ of habeas corpus on May 12, 2009, but dismissed it on June 3, 2009, because a direct appeal was pending. He questions how his federal petition was due not later than April 5, 2010, if the direct appeal was pending as of June 3, 2009. Motion at 2. Although the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals stated that it dismissed Petitioner's first state habeas application because a direct appeal was pending at the time he filed it, that determination was made under Texas procedural law for the purpose of determining the filing status of the state habeas application only. It does not impact the running of the AEDPA's limitations period, which had already started on April 4, 2009, when Petitioner failed to file a timely notice of appeal in the state trial court. Furthermore, the high court was not likely to have known that the intermediate appellate court would find jurisdiction lacking over the direct appeal when it dismissed the state habeas application. The more significant issue is whether Petitioner's first state habeas filing should have statutorily tolled the limitations period for his federal petition. In dismissing the state habeas application because of a pending direct appeal, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals cited Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 11.07, § 1. That section "establishes the procedures for an application for writ of habeas corpus in which the applicant seeks relief from a felony judgment imposing a penalty other than death." Id. (emphasis added). The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals "does not have jurisdiction to consider an application for writ of habeas corpus pursuant to Art. 11.07 until the felony judgment from which relief is sought becomes final." Larry v. Dretke, 361 F.3d 890, 894 (5th Cir. 2004) (quoting Ex parte Johnson, 12 S.W.3d 472, 473 (Tex. Crim. App. 2000), cert. denied, 543 U.S. 893, 125 S. Ct. 141, 160 L. Ed. 2d 157 (2004)). In other words, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals did not reach the merits of the state habeas application because it had not been properly filed. Therefore, it was also not "properly filed" for the purpose of 28 U.S.C. § 2244(d)(2) and did not toll the limitation period for Petitioner's federal habeas petition. See Larry, 361 F.3d at 894-95. 5 Thus, this contention is also without merit. Finally, Petitioner contends that he mailed his second state habeas application for filing in the state court on June 10, 2009. Motion at 2.4 In fact, the application itself is stamped as filed on June 17, 2009. See SHCR-02 at 3. The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals also dismissed that application due to a pending direct appeal, again citing Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 11.07, § 1. Id. at cover. However, as discussed above, Petitioner's direct appeal was dismissed for want of jurisdiction by the Sixth Court of Appeals on May 15, 2009, due to Petitioner's failure to timely file his notice of appeal. Petitioner did not file a petition for discretionary review nor is there any record of any other direct appeal in the record. It appears that the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals may have erred in believing that a direct appeal was pending at the time it dismissed the second habeas application while citing Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 11.07, § 1. Similar to his first such argument above, Petitioner uses this issue to contend that if a direct appeal had been pending on June 10, 2009, so as to result in the dismissal of his second state habeas application, the federal statute of limitations could not have expired by April 5, 2010. That argument is fallacious. Clearly, there was no direct appeal pending to keep the statute of limitations from running. Equally clearly, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals dismissed Petitioner's second habeas application without reaching its merits. See Larry, 361 F.3d at 894-95 (dismissal under §§1 and 4 Petitioner asserts that his filing was effective that date by the prison mailbox rule. However, the mailbox rule does not pertain to mailed filings of a state habeas application to a state court in Texas. See Coleman v. Johnson, 184 F.3d 398, 402 (5th Cir. 1999) (per curiam), reh'g and reh'g en banc denied, 196 F.3d 1259 (5th Cir. 1999), and cert. denied, 529 U.S. 1057, 120 S. Ct. 1564, 146 L. Ed. 2d 467 (2000); but see Causey v. Cain, 450 F.3d 601, 607 (5th Cir. 2006) (applying mailbox rule under Louisiana state law to determine date of filing application for certiorari to Louisiana Supreme Court on direct review). Instead, the proper approach to a claim of timely filing by mail is to determine whether equitable estoppel should be applied on a case-by-case basis. Coleman, 184 F.3d at 402. 6 3(a)-(b) of art. 11.07 means the state habeas application was not "properly filed" for the purpose of 28 U.S.C. § 2244(d)(2) and does not toll the limitation period for Petitioner's federal habeas petition). On that basis, this Court cannot credit the time the second state habeas application was pending for purposes of the AEDPA statute of limitations. 28 U.S.C. § 2244(d)(2). Instead, the Court will determine whether this situation invokes the doctrine of equitable tolling. The Supreme Court has observed that a habeas petitioner is entitled to equitable tolling only if he shows (1) that he has been pursuing his rights diligently, and (2) that some extraordinary circumstance stood in his way and prevented timely filing. Holland v. Florida, - - - U.S. - - - -, 130 S. Ct. 2549, 2563, 177 L. Ed. 2d 130 (2010) (citation omitted). This is equally problematic for Petitioner. Even if the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals' possible error might be considered an "extraordinary circumstance" under other conditions, in this case it did not prevent Petitioner from timely filing his federal petition regardless. As Petitioner himself points out in his motion, he received a notice card from the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals dated August 12, 2009, informing him specifically that his second state habeas application was dismissed "because a direct appeal was pending on the [date] the application was filed." See Motion at 2; see also docket entry #39 (supporting exhibits to Petitioner's original R&R objections), Ex. J (copy of notice card addressed to Petitioner, dated August 12, 2009 and postmarked August 13, 2009, and citing Tex. Code Crim. Proc. art. 11.07, §§ 1, 3(a)-(b)). Clearly, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals timely informed Petitioner of the decision and the statutory basis for the decision. Therefore, even if an error had been made by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, it did not "prevent timely filing" of his federal petition. Even more pertinent, the notice card was clear that the dismissal was predicated on a direct appeal being pending at that time. Petitioner must have known of the state high court's error as the party filing his pleadings, yet he did nothing to correct the error or challenge the decision of the 7 Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. His next court filings of any type were his federal petition on July 9, 2010, and his third state habeas application on July 6, 2010. That was almost nine months after the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals' ruling on his second state application. Petitioner cannot be considered to have been pursuing his rights diligently given that delay. Therefore, he is not entitled . to equitable tolling. Holland, 130 S. Ct. at 2563. For those reasons, this final contention is also without merit. Petitioner has not shown cause why the extraordinary remedy of reconsideration of the judgment should be granted under Fed. R. Civ. P. 59(e). Templet, 367 F.3d at 479. It is therefore ORDERED that Petitioner's Motion to Reconsider (docket entry #51), construed as a Fed. R. Civ. P. 59(e) motion to alter or amend the judgment, is hereby DENIED. SIGNED this 19th day of December, 2011. So ORDERED and SIGNED this 4th day of June, 2012. ____________________________________ RODNEY GILSTRAP UNITED STATES DISTRICT JUDGE 8


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package com.ims.logic;

import java.util.List;

import org.springframework.beans.factory.annotation.Autowired;
import org.springframework.stereotype.Service;
import org.springframework.transaction.annotation.Isolation;
import org.springframework.transaction.annotation.Transactional;

import com.ims.dao.DAOSupplier;
import com.ims.dao.DISupplier;
import com.ims.domain.Supplier;

@Service
@Transactional(readOnly=false, isolation=Isolation.READ_COMMITTED)
public class SupplierLogic {

	@Autowired
	private DAOSupplier dao;

		 public Supplier getSupplier(int id) {
			// TODO Auto-generated method stub
			Supplier sup = dao.getSupplier(id);
			return sup;
		}

		 public List<Supplier> getAllSuppliers() {
			// TODO Auto-generated method stub

			List<Supplier> supList = dao.getAllSuppliers();
			return supList;
		}

}

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