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5 Buffalo Restaurants Ranked Among the Oldest in New York State (and One Has Been Open Since the 1820s)

New York has some of the oldest restaurants in the country. And when a list of the 50 oldest in the state started making the rounds, five of them were right here in Western New York. That makes these some of the oldest restaurants in Buffalo and beyond. One was...

Buffalo, NY · 1d

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6 Buffalo spots serving beef on weck the old-fashioned way that you won’t regret

Buffalo, New York – The first clue is the roll. Its top is scattered with coarse salt and caraway seeds, so it looks more assertive than an ordinary sandwich bun. Then comes the roast beef, piled high enough that you’ll probably need both hands. Horseradish waits nearby, the meat is still juicy, and the first bite explains why Buffalo has been defending this sandwich for generations.

Buffalo, NY · 6d

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This Pennsylvania Tavern Serves Goat Balls Inside a Former Bank

A Pennsylvania tavern has a taxidermy skunk on display, an old bank vault used for private dining, and an appetizer called Goat Balls. The Skunk and Goat Tavern sits on Main Street in North East, a small Erie County town near Lake Erie. Its unusual name is only part of the story.

Erie County, PA · 2d

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11 Word-Of-Mouth New York Restaurants That Are Always Packed With Locals

None of these places needs flashy ads. People across New York keep telling their friends, and the tables keep filling up. I can’t think of a better review than a packed room on a regular weeknight. A Buffalo Italian spot has been feeding hungry families since 1923. That means...

New York · 5h

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Fire Devastates Beloved Delevan Restaurant as Community Rallies to Rebuild

A beloved restaurant and tavern in Delevan is working to recover after a fire caused significant damage to the building Friday night. The Rusty Nail Restaurant and Tavern opened in August 2023. The fire happened on November 6, 2026. The Delevan Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched at around 7:30 p.m.

Delevan, NY · 22h

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These 8 Old-School New York Grocery Markets Still Feel Like Shopping With Your Grandmother

Some grocery stores still have a real butcher behind the counter, a deli slicer that never seems to stop, and shelves stocked with things the big chains never carry. New York has held on to more of these places than you might think, from Buffalo and Rochester to Arthur Avenue in the Bronx.

New York · 2d

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National Comedy Center launches caregiver week honoring New York couple

JAMESTOWN, N.Y. (WKBW) — The National Comedy Center will offer complimentary admission to caregivers and the loved ones they care for during its first Susan Sargent Caregiver Week, running November 9 through November 15. The program is timed to National Family Caregivers Month and its 2026 theme, "Care Connects...

Jamestown, NY · 1d

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Cat Video Fest Returns To The Reg This Saturday

Cat Video Fest returns to the Reg Lenna this Saturday. Oscilloscope Laboratories will present a compilation of the latest and best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses. 10% of ticket sales benefit the Chautauqua County Humane Society who...

Chautauqua County, NY · 1d

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Stone City Band Returns Home To Buffalo For A Funk-Filled Night At Electric City

Stone City Band came home to Electric City and the Bad Boys of Funk proved the name still fits, with Jaray James singing Rick's hits all night.

Buffalo, NY · 3d

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Buffalo’s 8 Most Popular Holiday Dinners (Make Your Reservation Now)

When it comes to Buffalo holiday dinner reservations, incredible food, festive drinks, and the right kind of atmosphere can make the night feel like it’s straight out of a movie. But if there’s one rookie mistake many people make every year, it’s waiting until the last minute to book a table at the most sought-after spots.

Buffalo, NY · 4d

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The Homey Small-Town Restaurant In New York Where The Comfort Food Keeps Locals Coming Back

There’s a small village in Western New York called Akron, and it’s keeping one of the best-kept food secrets in the entire state. The Candy Apple Cafe is the kind of place that makes you question every fancy restaurant reservation you’ve ever made. Now to start with...

Akron, NY · 19h

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25 Lost Movie Theaters Upstate New Yorkers Still Remember

The old movie theaters of Upstate New York were once landmarks of everyday life. Downtown movie palaces filled the sidewalks of Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Albany. Smaller houses in places such as Saranac Lake, Geneva, Oneonta, and Watertown offered the same excitement on a different scale. A theater could be a family’s Saturday afternoon destination, a teenager’s first date, or a place where the town gathered for a film everyone was talking about.

New York · 3d

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Each Of These Five New York Italian Restaurants Is Still A Family Business After More Than 5 Years

Some Italian restaurants come and go, but a few New York spots have stayed in the same family hands for decades. From the Capital Region to Buffalo, Rochester, Utica, and Syracuse, these dining rooms still serve the red sauce, pasta, and veal dishes that built their reputations. Each one has...

Buffalo, NY · 2d

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What’s French Cooking Doing in a Buffalo Bank Vault? Meet Chef Derek Minkensky.

With a little Julia Child inspiration, childhood roots in Western New York, and a distinctly Canadian culinary perspective, Chef Derek Minkensky is bringing a new chapter of French bistro dining to downtown Buffalo. Buffalo has never been shy about its food. We’re a city that takes its wings seriously, has...

Buffalo, NY · 2d

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The Spooky New York Bar With Scary Good Drinks Is A Must-Visit For Thrill-Seekers

Somewhere in Buffalo, New York, there’s a bar where a skeleton stands in the corner like a regular, the bookshelves are shaped like coffins, and the cocktail menu pays tribute to the woman who invented Frankenstein. That bar is The Merry Shelley, and it’s the kind of place that...

Buffalo, NY · 3d

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Stryker the harbor seal predicts WNY winter conditions

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Stryker, a 10-year-old harbor seal, shared his prediction for this year’s winter conditions at the Aquarium of Niagara on Friday, taking part in a local tradition. Stryker has shared predictions for Western New York’s winters for the past six years. He picked between two choices: cold or frigid — and he […]

Buffalo, NY · 3d

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Route 20 Ice Cream turns freezers into grocery giveaways

The freezers at Route 20 Ice Cream are usually filled with treats. But as the ice cream season winds down, the Orchard Park business is putting that space to a different use: helping families put food on the table.

Orchard Park, NY · 4d