Whether you’re single or in a relationship, Valentine’s Day is a time to treat yourself. There are many places in Buffalo to celebrate all of the best parts of Valentine’s Day. The city has plenty of scrumptious sweet shops, quality florists and fantastic restaurants that can help you make this ...
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It’s a new year, which means many people are trying to adopt a healthy lifestyle and stick to New Year’s resolutions. For some people, it’s about losing weight, while others just want to eat more wholesome foods and increase their intake of fruits and vegetables. Many people may also be ...
Read MoreThe holidays are quickly approaching, but there’s still time to get some awesome gifts for the apartment dweller in your life. We’ve written holiday gift guides for apartment residents before, but we’ve put together a whole new list of items for the 2021 holiday season. Most are available at local ...
Read MoreThe weather may be cold, but the tunes are hot at Buffalo’s rockin’ music venues. Buffalo and Western New York are home to some great places to listen to music. It can be tough to motivate yourself to leave the house as we get closer to winter, but jamming out ...
Read MoreThe city of Buffalo has a rich artistic history dating back over 100 years, but even many locals take for granted all of the amazing art the area holds and the gorgeous galleries showcasing it. Now that fall is in full swing and we’re all spending more time indoors, we ...
Read MoreAnyone who has attended a Buffalo Bills game knows it’s no secret that the people of Western New York like to drink. While Labatt and Molson are popular mass-produced beer choices due to Buffalo’s proximity to Canada, there’s been a large growth in the number of people drinking craft beer ...
Read MoreOwning a home has long been considered part of the “American Dream,” but is it always the best option? With average home prices up over 13% from last year and expected to be up another 15% next year, homeownership has become increasingly out of reach for many Americans, especially millennials. Limited ...
Read MoreSnow, football, wings and...architecture? While Buffalo is known for many things, people from outside of the city are often surprised to learn about its extensive architectural history and unique designs from some of the most famous American architects, including Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Sullivan, H.H. Richardson, E.B. Green and Louise ...
Read MoreWestern New York is known for its many waterways, and the city of Buffalo sits right on Lake Erie, an essential location that gave it a crucial role in American history, especially after the construction of the Erie Canal. You can still find relics today around Buffalo that demonstrate its ...
Read MoreOne of the best ways to unwind after a tough week is to get brunch with your friends, and it’s something we’ve sorely missed during the pandemic. Now that people are getting vaccinated and things are starting to open up more, we thought it would be helpful to highlight the ...
Read MoreThis Sunday, March 14, Daylight Saving Time (DST) begins for most of the United States. It’s a welcome time for many in Buffalo because we’ve been longing for more daylight all winter, and later sunsets help keep us from curling up and going right to sleep after work. But those ...
Read MoreMost people don’t realize that Buffalo & Niagara Falls played a huge role in the Underground Railroad and the emancipation of slaves. The region’s geography and shared border with Canada made the Niagara Frontier a key destination for enslaved people seeking freedom in the 1800s. Crossing the Niagara River was ...
Read MoreDecorating one’s home with plants has become incredibly popular over the past few years, in part due to the ubiquity of the “Instagram aesthetic” and Pinterest posts showing bright, clean homes filled with greenery. Not only do houseplants make your apartment feel airy and homey, they also help clean the ...
Read MoreThere's no doubt that we’ve all spent more time at home than ever this year. For many, their home has become their office, gym and entertainment center. And for people that live in apartments, the COVID-19 lockdown has meant that they’ve had to be creative and make the most of ...
Read MoreThis has certainly been a year unlike any other. We’ve all gotten used to doing more from home -- celebrating holidays, working, exercising and more. But spending more time at home can make anyone feel a little stir crazy, especially if your apartment is also your office, gym and recreational ...
Read MoreWhen it comes to Buffalo weather, the city is known for its snowfall, and for good reason. But many out-of-towners don’t realize that our city should be just as well known for cloudy weather. While the Pacific Northwest gets a lot of recognition for being cloudy, Buffalo actually has more ...
Read MoreAs we look ahead to 2021, when we hopefully be safely traveling and visiting various parts of the country (and the world) once again, we thought it would be interesting to take a look at Buffalo's importance in the history of aviation. Even longtime residents may be unaware that the Queen ...
Read MoreIt’s been about five months since the vast majority of office employees started working from home due to COVID-19, and there’s no certain time when many will return to their regular office -- or if they’ll return at all. Some large companies have reported that working from home over the ...
Read MoreIt’s summertime, which usually means people are traveling, heading to the water and flying to various destinations. And in Buffalo, that often means crossing the border into Canada for the day to enjoy Ontario’s beautiful beaches. But summer 2020 is certainly different than any other. As COVID-19 continues to spread, ...
Read MoreWe’re a couple months into social distancing, and especially if you’re working from home, it’s likely that your everyday routine has begun to feel a bit mundane. Perhaps you started out the lockdown by cooking up fancy new recipes and baking all sorts of delicious breads. But at this point, it ...
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