Photo courtesy of Fiesta Bamba How do you take your margs? Frozen? On the rocks? How about freakishly HUGE? When it comes to margaritas, the bigger, the better is the motto at these 3 restaurants. They are taking mega margs to a whole new level. Seriously. Whether you’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo or simply looking for a little extra fun on Taco Tuesday, these margaritas will not disappoint. Think you’re up for the challenge? Keep reading for all the deets and thank us later! Did we miss one? Did one of these places close? Send us a note! Editorial Submissions (Lite) Subject Message * Include ..read more

The story of the Blue Eyed Baker is one of evolution, both for its namesake owner Alex Robinson and the business itself. The recently-opened Blue Eyed Baker All Day Café at 636 East Fillmore St. in East Aurora offers pastry and savory menus, along with a full bar and rooftop seating set to open in a few months. It’s a long way from bakery’s origins; doing farmers’ markets and sharing a space with the nearby Kornerstone Café & Juice Bar. “The business definitely evolved with the purchase of this building,” Alex recently told us. “We felt it would be a disservice to the community not to off ..read more

Photo courtesy of Andale Tequila Bar When Andale Cantina in Williamsville opened back in 2022, owners were expecting the bar-restaurant to take on the vibe of a typical Mexican spot, but maybe with a bit more modern energy. What they didn’t expect was for it to become a nightlife spot, in Williamsville. That’s exactly what happened and the owners have used that experience in creating a new location for Larkinville. That new Andale Tequila Bar recently opened in the former Compass Run at 500 Seneca St. “Success at the Williamsville location is what led us to venture downtown,” general manager J ..read more

Pinkies up! Celebrate your mom with a traditional tea party experience. After all, experiences are the best kind of gifts to give. From your classic cup and saucer to small sandwiches and dainty danishes, these events are checking all the boxes to ensure you and your mom have a memorable time. With Mother’s Day just a few days away, don’t wait to sign up to attend one of these events! Check them out below: Did one of these events get canceled, rescheduled, or postponed? Send us a note! Editorial Submissions (Lite) Subject Message * Include name of business / organization / addition, website ..read more

Each week we round up the best and biggest Buffalo beer news, releases, and events happening in Buffalo and Western New York. Here’s what’s trending: Want to share your Buffalo/WNY beer news with us? Email buffalobeerleague@aol.com! 1. Spring into Summer at Clarksburg Cider Clarksburg Cider is celebrating the arrival of warmer weather here in Western New York at their Spring into Summer event on May 4 (12pm). The free event will feature their summer BBQ menu, cider raffles, pig roast, drink specials, tastings of their new summer seasonal cider, live music by Grizzwoode (3-6pm) and lawn games ..read more

This article is a paid promotion sponsored by an SOB advertiser and designed to share valuable info with our readers. Photo courtesy of Johnson Estate Winery *GIVEAWAY ALERT!* We’re teaming up with Johnson Estate Winery to give away a Wine & Dine Experience for 2 ($250 value)! This prize includes 2 tickets to Winemaker’s Dinner – 2024 May Wine Release Celebration at Johnson Estate on Friday, May 17 at 7:00PM.  This event celebrates the release of their new vintage May Wine. Each course of this special Germanic-inspired multi-course meal will be expertly paired with Johnson Estate’s Ma ..read more

This article is a paid promotion sponsored by an SOB advertiser and designed to share valuable info with our readers. Photo courtesy of Sports 365 Bar and Grill When it comes to sports bars, what are some of your must-haves?  Tons of big-screen TVs playing the big game is a must, obviously. A great menu with all of your favorite bar food is definitely a plus. Even better if they’ve got local craft brews ready to go on tap. And in general, you’re probably looking for some all around good vibes, right?  Meeting all of this criteria and more is Sports 365 Bar & Grill— your go-to han ..read more

This article is a paid promotion sponsored by an SOB advertiser and designed to share valuable info with our readers. Photo courtesy of Buffalo & Erie County Public Library Don’t judge a book (or a library) by its cover. Libraries are more than just books!  Beyond the shelves filled with books, you’ll find a whole world of resources just waiting to be explored at the 37 Buffalo & Erie County Public Library locations.  If you haven’t been to your local library in a hot minute, here are 4 reasons to make a trip —and not just for books! 1. Libraries are free. The beauty of libra ..read more

This article is a paid promotion sponsored by an SOB advertiser and designed to share valuable info with our readers. Photo courtesy of Hartman’s Distilling Put on your Derby best and saddle up for what could potentially be a record-breaking day for this local distillery.  Hartman’s Distilling is hoping to make history by crafting the largest Mint Julep cocktail at their 5th Annual Kentucky Derby Day Party! On Saturday, May 4 Hartman’s is aiming to smash the current Guinness World Record of 158 gallons with a 207-gallon cocktail towering at approximately 5 feet tall. Photo courtesy of Har ..read more

This article is a paid promotion sponsored by an SOB advertiser and designed to share valuable info with our readers. Photo courtesy of Jazzboline *GIVEAWAY ALERT!* We’re teaming up with Jazzboline to give away a Date Night Dinner for 2 ($100 value). This prize includes a $100 gift card towards a date night at Jazzboline. At Jazzboline, you’ll find a variety of seasonal starters, chef crafted plates, and bar offerings including an impressive wine collection. To enter to win just enter your name and email below. Photo courtesy of JazzbolineEnter Giveaway This giveaway runs from 5/1/24 – 5/7/24 ..read more