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Who brings Old Vienna to a house party?
Entering certain spaces, it’s obvious when someone has considered all the elements that make a place feel welcoming, inviting and full of belonging.
Every year, the United Nations publishes “The World Happiness Report,” highlighting countries with high well-being, and Denmark often ranks near the top. This happiness may stem from its beautiful landscapes, charming cities and commitment to work-life balance, but many attribute it to hygge…
On a recent fall afternoon, my family witnessed the transformative power of plants.
Raise your hand if you have been meaning to visit your friend in Rochester.
Mel Giokas created That Greek Guy Bakery & Pastry Shop with one goal in mind: to bring the authentic, artisan flavors of his homeland to Western New York.
Inspiration can strike in the most unexpected of places. For bestselling author and Western New York native Susan Wiggs, it was during a visit home to her childhood church in 2021.
The holidays are approaching, and ‘tis the season for finding that perfect something for the people you love. Here, we showcase five unique, handmade options that won’t break the bank.
There’s a growing trend of women-owned coffee shops across Western New York, each one carving out a space that’s uniquely theirs yet making us all feel warm and welcome in the process.
Puppy petter. Ice cream eater. Nap participant. Wine taster. Baby snuggler.Of the dream volunteer jobs that routinely top the wish list, that last one is very much a real thing.
Though they now call Santa Rosa Beach, Florida home, both Zoe and Aaron were born and raised in Williamsville—making their June 2025 Queen City wedding a true homecoming.
From downtown Buffalo to Tonawanda to Hertel Avenue and every place in between, Western New York is peppered with murals that burst with emotion, creativity and civic pride.
The table is shaped like a soft apostrophe with a circular hole carved through the tear-tip end. The top is smooth and undulating like the dark, inky surface of a calm lake at midnight, inlaid brass pins creating a circular constellation of contrasting points reflecting light. It extends a s…
Just a day after launching fireworks and on our way to Letchworth State Park, my family of six traveled through time.
The stage is set for the upcoming theater season, and Buffalo Magazine asked local theater professionals to share their most anticipated productions.
In-between spaces—think, pantries and mudrooms—are often overlooked during major home renovations, but it’s essential these areas serve a clear, functional purpose.
As much as we love a folding table filled to the brim with barbecued wings, dips and sheet pizzas, even tailgating favorites can start to feel like a rerun by Week Three.
Lynsey Turos is all about the vibes. Positive vibes. Chill vibes. Groovy vibes. You name it, and her Buffalo-based online store, Nectarine Dreams, embodies it.
Winding its way through the Blue Mountains, Meadford and Beaver Valley in Ontario, Canada, the Apple Pie Trail is an award-winning, self-guided tour that invites road-trippers to explore what locals call "Apple Country," a mosaic of communities and townships throughout South Georgian Bay tha…
Riding a bicycle is exhilarating: There’s an initial push to gain momentum, finding equilibrium and then the joy of fast and free movement. But those elements that make biking so exciting may also present obstacles for would-be cyclists.
The fourth annual Lancaster Renaissance Street Faire took place on Aug. 2 along West Main Street and Cayuga Creek Park in the Village of Lancaster.
After more than four decades in the same family home, most couples start thinking about downsizing … or at the very least, settling in.
Within a patchwork of neatly tilled farm plots, women in brightly patterned skirts coax weeds from between pepper plants. Two men bend to inspect a tiller motor. Others move with efficient strides to carry trays of transplants from the greenhouse to the field, supplies from a box truck to th…
Davana Robedee, Biformity | Buffalo Arts Studio | Opening Aug. 22, 2025
Wearable tech and data-driven fitness. AI-powered personal trainers. Biohacking your body to optimal health.
From passing notes to planning a future, Buffalonians Mary and Gavin are true high school sweethearts. What started as playful banter blossomed into more after a New Year’s Eve kiss, sparking the start of their decade-long love story.
We all have a favorite “porch beer:” something that’s light, easy-drinking and perfect for a mellow outdoors hang.
The drive out to Cambria, New York is a scenic one, full of lush treescapes and vast farmland. In the summer months, Niagara County blossoms into something of an oasis, attracting visitors from all over the world. Despite the rural charm, you’re still within 40 minutes of Niagara Falls, down…
Many have experienced the familiar panic that sets in a day or two before a friend’s baby shower or child’s birthday party.
Tribute bands are often misunderstood. People assume they’re cover bands—they’re not. People think the shows are only for an older crowd—they’re not. People believe the bands are all imitations—which, yes—that’s kind of the point.
