This was an incredible tour. Captain Ava and docent Don were so nice. The cruise was smooth. So…read moremuch information and insight into this incredible part of Buffalo's history. Don was especially informative as a former mill woker at general mills. I loved this and am so proud of this city.

This venue gets 4 stars, but only 1/2 star if it's raining…read more The event I came for was very wet. Silo City has charm but events in the rain is not one of them. If I had known there was parking near the event silo it would have made things a lot easier. I would attend another event here after checking the weather report.

From what I overheard, this is the second year that the Whiskey Riot was hosted here and we had a…read moreblast! I love that this venue is so spacious, well lit, there's lot of natural lighting, high ceilings, it's well ventilated and it's carpeted. For this particular event "The Whiskey Riot" I also overheard people saying there were more venues last year and they'd like to see more come next year. There's a ton of room to put vendors around the facility and allow for everyone to walk around easily. For this event, there were two food trucks outside and inside, they had a variety of free chips and granola bars for people to choose from, as well as water. There was a large seating area off to the side just to hang out and enjoy your snack or meal from the truck. Coat check is available, they accept tips only. I had a really great time here with my sons, I tried 11 different vendors and even though there were long lines, everyone was in a great mood, enjoying themselves. We brought a Whiskey Riot tee shirt and yes, we'll be back next year!

I was here for another Spree Best of party. Luckily the skies were mostly cloudy so the huge…read morewindows facing west were not a big problem as the sun coming in makes that room feel stifling. There were approx. 30 vendors set up in the two huge rooms. It is always so much fun to go from one to the next to taste one of that restaurant's or brewery's offerings. 6 different flavors of sausages from Hanzlian's, 2 tasters from Pham's, 3 mac and cheeses from The Cheesy Chick, lots of cookies from Half-baked Cookies, and many more.

For what it is, it's great. We came downtown for a sabers game. Game at 6 we got there a little…read moreafter 4. Not crowded. Large drink menu and very reasonably priced (considering it's downtown.) Perfect pre-game spot. Limited food menu so don't come for a real meal. Also came to a silent disco here in the past. Versatile venue downtown. Owners do a great job with the spot.

Had a great night at Iron Works recently. Iron Works has a special place in my heart because that…read moreis where I saw my last show before the shutdown and my first show after the shutdown, and will always be associated with the importance of supporting live music and not taking live music for granted. Iron Works is an ideal venue in a lot fo way- not too big, not too small, and the perfect place for an intimate experience with a band you enjoy. Most recently we saw Caligula Blushed for their first visit to Buffalo. My other half has been a fan of The Smiths since forever, but we have stopped seeing Morrissey in concert. This was the next best thing to seeing Johnny Marr in concert. Great show, good crowd, not too crowded, and people were actually there to see the show unlike when we saw Nick Lowe at Iron Works and some people would not stop talking!! Post-pandemic, but also anytime, I have to say how incredibly wonderful it is to get fresh air during a show. The garage style door by the stage was open letting in some natural night and lots of fresh air on a cool night, which is really perfect for a show. I'm over crowded, stuffy, hot, and dark. The opening leads to an adorable patio with lots of tables, chairs, and string lights. There's a platform with seating and a little balcony with seating. There are lots places to set your drink whole dancing as the platform and pillars all have ledges. There are two selve-serve water coolers, which is also great to see. I tried a summer cocktail - a Loganberry Dirty Shirley, which was super sweet but that's what it's designed to be. A Coke was $3 and the cocktail specials were $10. Mocktails are $8 and there are other n/a offerings as well, along side beer, liquor, and what have you. They have a garden burger and fries on the menu, in addition to other meat and cheese foods. Tickets to this show were $12, which is so reasonable for a night out. This is more fun than going to the movies and should definitely be a go to if you want to get out of the house. Fresh air, water, seating...all this sets Iron Works apart. If you haven't been, go, and of it's been awhile, go back. My other half was reluctant to go out but was so glad he did.

I found myself here the other day looking at apartments. Friend of mine's moving back to town and…read moreis looking for a new place to live, it's close to downtown. This building is beautiful. There is all sorts of interesting stuff in it, including a dog grooming place, a haircutting place, a really nice gym, a massage studio, a place for a quick breakfast or lunch, a nice high-end restaurant. There's also plenty of offstreet parking for the tenants. It isn't covered. There one and two bedroom apartments here. The way they reuse the reclaim space is really nice. I can't say enough about this space. Update 140 2021

I was at 500 Seneca for another great Spree Event. It was a Spree cocktail party. There were roast…read morebeef, turkey and chickpea sliders, cheese, fruit and chocolate platters and several spreads which could be enjoyed on bagel toast pieces or pieces of baguette. The spreads included a chopped olive tapas, a apricot mostarda and a caramelized onion dish. These could be enjoyed on the toast points or along with the roasted garlic goat cheese. There was also a cash bar. The event was a way for several merchants to display their wares, among them Blue Table Chocolates, Tommyrotter Distillery, Rebel Ride and several artisans. The wait staff was great, replenishing the various platters and serving trays of tasty mini-potato pancakes and boneless chicken wing bites throughout the evening. They also picked up plates, cans and bottles, taking them back to the kitchen for disposal vs. there being many unsightly trash cans throughout the room. This also added to the event, making the room more attractive.

Beautiful! This is a great place to visit. I can't wait to see their expansion on my next visit!read more

The Buffalo botanical gardens has an expansive collection of plants and the building itself is just…read moreimpressive, making it a good way to warm up on a cold day. I recently came back during the annual poinsettia display and enjoyed walking around to see the variety of poinsettias and other plants. They also had an art exhibit featuring portraits of heroes of horticulture. Overall, I highly recommend to both locals or anyone visiting the region.

Wedding review of Barrel Factory: - Ample parking in lot and…read moreside streets - Beautiful decor for fall wedding (rustic vibes) - Quick bar service Both the ceremony and reception were on the upstairs level. During cocktail hour, they quickly moved the chairs and pulled in the tables to transform the space. It was clear the staff knew what they were doing. Also, there was ~70 drinks (beer, specialty bride & groom cocktails) sitting on the bar, ready for guests to grab. - Bonus room with board games and cornhole I loved this extra space because the kids in the wedding party were able to hang out and run around. It was also a great spot for the photo booth. - Food was delicious Standouts for me were the eggrolls (stuffed pepper & beef on weck), baked potato soup (loved that this was served in place of salad), and the tender filet with buttery mashed potatoes. I may have grabbed some of my kids' fingers and fries, because I can never say "no" to my favorite comfort food - perfectly crisp and salty. Would highly recommend this venue for any couple looking for a party environment with delicious eats.

We had a great time here. It's a cool place to grab drinks and a bite of food…read more I started with Seltzer. The flavor I picked was strawberry basil. My hubby chose a blueberry mojito with white rum. We also tried the gin and berries. They had seltzers, too, and we wish we could have tried them. Since we were drinking, we decided to have the appetizer trio. We had the delicious goat fig egg rolls, chicken pot stickers, and pretzel bites with cheese.

Friendly and welcoming staff, a clean and comfortable space, and well-maintained bathrooms. I…read morereally appreciated having a place to hang coats. Separate bar area but plenty of space for table and foods. Would love to return to see the outdoor space. A few parking spaces but plenty of street parking nearby. Overall, a great spot with a pleasant atmosphere and attentive service. Would definitely return!

The staff at The Tewksbury Lodge were very accommodating when we held our company picnic there…read moreyesterday . We had 3 salads , hamburgers and chicken breasts , a desert table and a cash bar with our package . Both, the inside of the facility and outdoors overlooking Riverworks were utilized that afternoon . They allowed us to bring our own lawn games and played some decent tunes while we socialized . I would think it would be hard to find a better atmosphere for a picnic than here . We are definitely going to use them again in the future - they have several options to choose from as far as catering goes . Check it out !

Out with the family and we decided to try something new. But Having not drank for the last 5 months…read moretoday was the day when I decided to treat myself to a drink as well. We had a bit of difficulty finding the way back to the patio as every inside space was full with parties but when we reached their huge patio we loved the space. Out little yelper opted for their grilled cheese, shockingly she tried to take home the crust after devouring the sandwich. The misses got the pizza and i got serious upscale Pizza Hut vibes from it. But make no mistake this thing was huge and heavy dough. Solid personal pizza. I got the garlic parm wings and while I loved the bleu cheese, I was seriously disappointed with the extreme lack of any type of buttery sauce, it was borderline dry. Next time I'll give another sauce a try. But the beer was pretty decent, it was difficult to really enjoy it but that was more a me problem. Overall pretty impressed, we definitely wouldn't mind a second trip

Absolute vibes. So open and inviting. Even with packed (literally at capacity) parking lot, we…read morewere seated and food came out quickly. Amazing service all around! Food was incredible, they have some real unique options! Kids loved their burgers and nuggets, tasted amazing g.

(4) ~ very good beer on tap…read more BEERS: ** Loganberry Wit = (4) very tasty ** Lemon Tea Sour = (4) very good

Solid 3.5 stars. There is plenty of parking options (free) around the area…read more There are 2 levels. First level is the bar area with a few booths to sit and chit chat with plenty of bar tables to lounge around in. There is an onsite brewery offering an extensive offering to suit any taste. The kitchen is fabulous and offers up food lickity split! The staff are plenty friendly and always around to ensure you get what you need/ want

Recently came with a group of people for a comedy magic show at their new location, Elmwood…read moreCommons. Located in what used to be a school, there are light refreshments available (pizza, popcorn, drinks, candy) setup in the hallway. The show takes place in a school auditorium. It was a sold out show so it was packed. With auditorium seating, it was kinda tight and everyone had to get up from their seats if anyone needed to get out, so I wasn't a huge fan of this for a comedy show. Also, there were not enough bathrooms for the amount of people, but they extended intermission until everyone could go (which was nice). However tickets were cheap and I appreciated that they don't have a 2 item minimum policy like other venues do. So I would probably go back.

Had a BLAST!! Seating reminds me of Shea's…read more Good for date nights, just eat before you go or they have pizza, popcorn and candy available along with Beer, Wine, Hard Seltzer, Pop and water. Bathrooms were clean and parking was easy. A Really Good Time. No table minimum because there's no tables but open seating.