make it a weekend
We are so excited to share our new home with you, and so we hope that you will do a little exploring. Our Buffalo suggestions are below!
active exploring
Paddling at Canalside: We highly recommend going for a paddle through the grain elevators at Canalside! For more information visit: www.bfloharborkayak.com
Elmwood Village: Take a stroll through Buffalo's Elmwood Village and hit the farmer's market (Elmwod & Bidwell), grab a coffee at Spot Coffee (765 Elmwood Avenue) or Caffe Aroma (957 Elmwood Avenue) and browse some books at Talking Leaves (951 Elmwood Avenue).
Niagara Falls: Never been to the Falls? It is just a quick drive from the city to the US side. We also suggest going for a walk on Goat Island while you are there--the oldest state park in the US. For more information visit: www.niagara-usa.com
art & architecture
Open Air Bus Tour: Join us at 5pm on Friday for an open air bus tour of Buffalo's Architecture. The bus will leave from Larkin Square (745 Seneca Street) at 5pm and return in time for the 7pm welcome party. We will take RSVPs closer to the date.
Albright-Knox Art Gallery: The AK's stunning collection of modern and contemporary art is not to be missed! Stroll through the galleries on your own or join for a docent tour on Saturday, details to be confirmed. For more information visit: www.albrightknox.org
Burchfield Penney Art Center: Across the street from the AK, this museum is dedicated to the art of Charles Burchfield and Western New York artists. For more information visit: www.burchfieldpenney.org
(716) GAL-LERY: Curated by Leslie Zemsky, this is Buffalo's smallest art gallery located inside a vintage phone booth in the Hydraulic Hearth restaurant and brewery.
Darwin Martin House: This multi-structure estate (1903-05) that Frank Lloyd Wright designed for Darwin D. Martin (a senior executive of the Larkin Soap Company) is a masterpiece of 20th century architecture. This ambitious restoration project is open for tours, advanced booking highly recommended. For more information visit: www.darwinmartinhouse.org
fOOD & drinks
Breakfast & Lunch
Swan Street Diner (694 Swan Street): Opening this fall, this newly restored 1930s diner will be the best breakfast in Larkinville!
Five Points Bakery (44 Brayton Street): Coffee shop and best toast in Buffalo www.fivepointsbakery.com
Breadhive Bakery (402 Connecticut Street): Breakfast and sandwich stop www.breadhive.coop/
Gabriel's Gate (145 Allen Street): There are many options for amazing wings in Buffalo, but if you want to indulge in the city we suggest making a stop here. www.facebook.com/pages/Gabriels-Gate-Restaurant/120642871285020
Big Ditch Brewing Company (55 East Huron Street): Brewery and tap room also serving food www.bigditchbrewing.com
Liberty Hound (1 Naval Park Cove): Food and drinks on the water at Canalside www.libertyhoundbuffalo.com
Ted's Hot Dogs (124 West Chippewa Street): Classic Buffalo hot dogs and milkshakes. Kayla's favorite growing up! www.tedshotdogs.com
AK Cafe (1285 Elmwood Avenue): Good lunch option inside the Albright-Knox www.albrightknox.org/visit/ak-cafe
dinner & drinks
Hydraulic Hearth (716 Swan Street): Harry's brick oven pizza restaurant and brewery. Everyone is invited here for brunch on Sunday but try to also swing by for a pizza or drink during the weekend! www.hydraulichearth.com
Angelica Tea Room (517 Washington Street): Harry's latest project, a cocktail bar with an eclectic tea room feel www.facebook.com/angelicatearoom/
The Black Sheep (367 Connecticut Street): Farm to table dining on Buffalo's West Side. www.blacksheepbuffalo.com
The Dapper Goose (491 Amherst Street): New and delicious addition to Buffalo's dining scene. www.thedappergoose.com
Marble and Rye (112 Genesee Street): Seasonal food and craft cocktails www.marbleandrye.net
Buffalo Proper (333 Franklin Street): Cocktail-focused bar and restaurant from Harry's partner in Angelica Tea Room. www.buffaloproper.com
Flying Bison (840 Seneca Street): Brewery and tap room in Larkinville www.flyingbisonbrewing.com
Buffalo Distilling Co (860 Seneca Street): Distillery and tasting room in Larkinville www.bflodistilling.com