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AfarJun 30, 2026

Where to Eat in Buffalo, New York, Right Now

Follow Buffalo’s flavors across neighborhoods with stops for wings, beef on weck, global flavors, artisan pastries, and locally brewed beer.

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Anchor BarRestaurantbirthplace of Buffalo wings
Duff’s Famous WingsRestaurantknown for its spice levels
Gabriel’s GateRestaurantclassic neighborhood tavern where wings shine
Wing RidePlaceguided bike tour connects top wing restaurants
Charlie the ButcherFast foodNFL NETWORK'S , Kyle Brandt, talks about Buffalo's signature sandwich, Beef on Weck, on his visit to Buffalo and the…
Schwabl’sRestaurantclassic, no-frills beef on weck version
Paula’s DonutsFast foodtry one of more than 30 varieties
Belt Line BreweryRestaurantlocated inside a refurbished warehouse
BriarBrothers Brewing CompanyRestaurantin a reimagined grain silo complex
Southern Tier Brewery BuffaloRestaurantwide-ranging lineup downtown
Five Points BakeryBakeryknown for house-made bread, creative toast
Swan Street DinerRestaurantrestored 1937 diner serves comfort food
CorneliaRestaurantseasonal, produce-driven menu at art museum
Buffalo AKG Art MuseumGalleryreopened in 2023 after massive expansion
Southern JunctionRestaurantbold, wood-fired approach to barbecue
Waxlight Bar a VinRestaurantextensive wine list, inventive small plates
MiraRestaurantMediterranean cuisine, house-made pastas
LarkinvilleNeighborhoodOnce an industrial neighborhood, it is now home to offices, shops, and a public gathering space called Larkin Square…
Elmwood Village Farmers MarketMarketlocal produce, baked goods, craft beverages
The Dapper GooseRestauranthighlights seasonal, locally driven menus
Grange Community KitchenRestaurantpatio dining, wood-fired oven pizza
Bratts HillRestaurantdrawing attention in culinary scene
Hartman’s Distilling Co.Restaurantcocktails crafted with house-made bourbon
Saint NeriRestaurantglamorous evening out for cocktails
Ultimate Buffalo Food TrailPlacecurated route links must-visit institutions
Bar-Bill TavernRestaurant
West SideSuburb

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AfarAug 11

S5, E43: Hallowed Ground: The Street at the Heart of Buffalo’s Black History

On this episode of Unpacked, host Aislyn Greene walks Buffalo’s Michigan Street to uncover 185 years of Black history, from the Underground Railroad to jazz. For 185 years, some of the most important ...

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Michigan Street African American Heritage CorridorNeighborhoodBeating heart of Buffalo Black history, preserving 185 years.
Underground RailroadTrailChurch was one of the last stations on this route.
Niagara MovementPlaceHome next to church where it was founded.
Colored Musicians ClubMuseumExpanded into iconic club for African American musicians.
WUFO RadioPlaceVoice of the civil rights movement in the city.
Michigan Street Baptist ChurchPlace of worshipOldest African American built structure in the city.
Mary Talbert HomeSightNiagara Movement founded here by W.E.B. Du Bois.
Nash HouseMuseumHome of longest serving pastor and his influential wife.
Billie HolidayPlaceMusician who became a Buffalonian for two years.
Martin Luther KingParkMartin Luther King Jr.
Malcolm XPlaceMalcolm X was an African American revolutionary, civil rights activist, and Muslim minister who came from a background…
Stokely CarmichaelPlaceKwame Ture was a Trinidadian and American activist who played a major role in the civil rights movement in the United…
Duke EllingtonPlace
Count BasiePlace
Ella FitzgeraldPlace
Fannie Lou HamerPlace

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Smithsonian MagazineFeb 2

Here Are 250 Places to Visit to Celebrate America's 250th Birthday. How Many Have You Been To?

Journey around the nation with this interactive map, divided by region or category, and discover American history in a way you’ve never seen before

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birthplace of the Buffalo wingSightbirthplace of the Buffalo wing
Elsewhere
Grand Ole OpryTheatreNashville, United Statesmarked revolutionary moments in music history
Little HavanaNeighborhoodMiami, United Statesethnic heritage place of convergence
Independence HallMuseumPhiladelphia, United StatesThe building, which is the centerpiece of Independence National…
sequoiasSightCalifornia, United StatesCalifornia's great sequoias
Platte RiverSightNebraska, United Stateswitness migrating sandhill cranes
International Cryptozoology MuseumMuseumMaine, United Statesquirky attraction
Pez Visitor CenterAttractionConnecticut, United Statesmust-visit attraction
Sonic drive-inRestaurantStillwater, United Statesfirst drive-in
Pequod’s PizzaRestaurantChicago, United Statesclassic Chicago deep dish
Walden PondSightMassachusetts, United StatesA good example of a kettle hole, it was formed by retreating glaciers 10,000–12,000 years ago.
Erie CanalSightNew York, United StatesCompleted in 1825, the canal was the first navigable waterway connecting the Atlantic Ocean to the upper Great Lakes…
Field of DreamsSightIowa, United Statesmarked moments in television and film
FallingwaterAttractionPennsylvania, United Statesmarked moments in the arts
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and MuseumMuseumSimi Valley, United StatesSo much to see and do at the Reagan Library!
Touro SynagoguePlace of worshipNewport, United States18th century place of convergence
Little League World SeriesFestivalWilliamsport, United Statesathletic place of convergence
Pearl HarborSightOahu, United Statesmournful site
Old North ChurchPlace of worshipBoston, United Stateslanterns hung for Paul Revere’s Ride
Golden Gate BridgeSightSan Francisco, United StatesThe structure links San Francisco—the northern tip of the San Francisco Peninsula—to Marin County, carrying both…
Ground ZeroSightManhattan, United Statessite of historical significance
Greensboro lunch counterSightGreensboro, United States
NASA’s Mission Control CenterSightHouston, United States
Harriet Tubman MuseumMuseumMaryland, United States
Laura Ingalls Wilder Historic Home and MuseumMuseumMansfield, United States

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Condé Nast TravelerJan 6

15 Best Restaurants in Buffalo for Wings, Pizza, and Fine Dining

The Queen City's culinary landscape continues to evolve for the better.

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Anchor BarRestaurantBartender's mother created late-night snack in 1964.
Gabriel’s GateRestaurantFries wings, dresses them with Frank's Red Hot.
Southern JunctionRestaurantOffers Texas-Indian barbecue with "barbacurry" and brisket biryani.
Waxlight Bar a VinRestaurantSeasonal French-influenced bites, earned James Beard nominations.
MiraRestaurantCoastal Mediterranean and Basque bites, tasting menu.
Albright-Knox GalleryGalleryCampus expansion cost $230 million.
Las PuertasRestaurantTasting menu fuses Mexican cuisine with French technique.
The Dapper GooseRestaurantUpscale food in an unpretentious setting.
Saint NeriRestaurantOozes Art Deco opulence, offers cheeseburger and caviar.
Picasso’s PizzaRestaurantKnown for sweet sauce, airy crust, cup-and-char pepperoni.
La DivinaRestaurantAuthentic street tacos at unbeatable prices.
Kuni’sRestaurantCelebrating the art of sushi for nearly 30 years.
High VioletRestaurantChic cocktail lounge with impeccable interior design.
No Fun Lo-Fi BarPlaceListening bar inspired by Japanese kissaten.
Ristorante LombardoRestaurantOffers elevated Italian classics.
Hutch’sRestaurantPerfected marriage of American and French bistro dining.
Elsewhere
Bar-Bill TavernRestaurantEast Aurora, United StatesJosh Allen's favorite wing spot; honey butter barbecue is his go-to.
Jay’s Artisan PizzaRestaurantKenmore, United StatesRanks high for Neapolitan and Detroit-style pies.

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Condé Nast TravelerDec 19, 2025

The Best Places to Go in the US in 2026

For retro road trips, outdoorsy getaways, and citywide revivals.

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Buffalo WaterfrontSightrestoration plan with trails
Ralph C. Wilson Jr. ParkSightpedestrian bridge links west side
Highmark StadiumSightworld's largest heated roof
Hispanic Heritage Cultural InstituteMuseumopening on Buffalo's west side
GraycliffSightnew visitor center at Frank Lloyd Wright's home
Lipsey Architecture CenterMuseumnew home on Richardson Olmsted Campus
Elsewhere
The Nickel HotelHotelCharleston, United Statesfull kitchens and luxe details
The Charleston PlaceHotelCharleston, United Statesretooling of lounge, suites, rooftop pool
MerciRestaurantCharleston, United Statesnew kid on the block oozes charm
Bintü AtelierRestaurantCharleston, United StatesBintu Atelier is a West African restaurant with a splash of nomadic flavors.
KulturaRestaurantCharleston, United StatesThe dining room's main feature is the bar, which the restaurant treats like a community table.
OZ Trails Bike ParkTrailBella Vista, United Statesfirst chairlift-served downhill park
Hot Springs National ParkNature reserveHot Springs, United Statesbubbling thermal waters
Ouachita MountainsSightOuachita, United StatesThey are formed by a thick succession of highly deformed Paleozoic strata constituting the Ouachita Fold and Thrust…
The Trails at MenaTrailMena, United Stateslargest lift-served mountain bike park
Delta Heritage TrailTrailArkansas, United States84.5 miles of hiking and biking trails
Crystal Bridges Museum of American ArtMuseumBentonville, United Statestwo new galleries, 114,000 sq ft
The ComptonHotelBentonville, United Statesnewly opened boutique property
Catalina CasinoAttractionAvalon, United StatesArt Deco gem built in 1929
Trans-Catalina TrailTrailAvalon, United States38.5-mile hike
Lover's Cove Marine ReserveSightAvalon, United Statessnorkel turquoise waters
Mt AdaHotelAvalon, United StatesWilliam Wrigley Jr.'s former mansion
Hotel RichemontHotelCharleston, United Statessuites with full kitchens
The Dunlin, Auberge CollectionHotelCharleston, United Statesset on the Kiawah River
Ozark National ForestSightOzark, United States

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Atlas ObscuraOct 29, 2025

How Buffalo Became a City Within a Park

Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and all major podcast apps. Amanda McGowan: Have you ever been in a work meeting and all of a sudden your boss calls on you to give a presentation just on the spot? This has only happened to me in my nightmares, but this was Frederick Law Olmsted’s reality in the summer of 1868. Frederick Law Olmsted, the great landscape architect, was visiting…

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Frederick Law OlmstedPlaceThis work is in the public domain in its country of origin and other countries and areas where the copyright term is…
Central ParkNeighborhoodpark designed by Frederick Law Olmsted in New York City
Millard FillmorePublic artworkHe was the last president to be a member of the Whig Party while in the White House, and the last to be neither a…
Buffalo Olmsted Parks ConservancyPlaceexhibit shows the evolution and development of the Olmsted system
Delaware ParkParkpark meant to be a place to relax and wander
Buffalo ZooZoozoo built around in Delaware Park
MLK Junior ParkSightpark meant for activity and recreation
The FrontSightpark designed to connect people with Lake Erie
Emerald NecklaceSightpark system in Boston
Buffalo Friends of Olmsted ParksPlacegroup advocating for the park system
Olmsted Parks Conservancy HQSight
Lake ErieSight

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