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🦬 An 18-inch lobster roll is putting this seafood spot on the map, plus 130 pinball machines and $3 drinks at Pocketeer Billiards

Also inside: explore Italian culture at Centro Culturale Italiano, dig into 25 ramen bowls at a Tonawanda favorite, and rack up a game at Pocketeer Billiards

August 03, 2026

Happy Monday, Buffalo!

We've got a perfect Crystal Beach day trip, an 18-inch lobster roll worth the drive, cheap back to school finds, a year round taste of Italy right here in town, 25 bowls of ramen to work through and a pinball paradise with $3 drinks waiting for you 👇

Things To Do

The Perfect Crystal Beach Day Trip from Buffalo: Where to Swim, Eat, and Explore

Everything you need for the ultimate Crystal Beach day trip: where to swim, eat parm, and explore.

Together With 2 Forks Up

18-Inch Lobster Rolls & Sweet Crab Combos — The Seafood Feast Putting 2 Forks Up on Your Radar

No need for the tiresome hours spent in a car when New England-style food awaits you at 2 Forks Up.

Together With Centro Culturale Italiano di Buffalo

Love Italy? You Need to Know About This Place

Dreaming of Italy? Visit the Centro Culturale Italiano di Buffalo, where you can explore Italian culture all year long. Browse the Italian Americans in Animation exhibit, sign up for Italian language classes, enjoy cooking demonstrations, and more. Wanna go all in? Membership gets you MAJOR perks! You get free general admission, invites to members-only events, early access to travel opportunities, cooking classes and language lessons at reduced rates, 10% off the gift shop, free genealogy services, and more! Whether you're planning a trip to Italy or simply love Italian food and culture, this hidden Buffalo gem is worth discovering.

Shopping

6 Places for Cheap Back-to-School Shopping in Buffalo & WNY

Where to find cheap back-to-school shopping in Buffalo & WNY, from clothes to supplies to gear.

Together With Pocketeer Billiards

130+ Pinball Machines, 20+ Pool Tables & $3 Drinks: Pocketeer Billiards is the Hangout You’ve Been Looking For

The next time your friends say there's "nothing to do," you've officially got an answer...Pocketeer Billiards.

Together With Haruko Craft Ramen & Umi Tea

Stuck in a Ramen Rut? Try This Tonawanda Spot

Ready to switch up your ramen routine? Haruko Craft Ramen & Umi Tea is serving up 25 different ramen bowls (yes, 25, we double checked) and it’s genuinely one of the most diverse ramen menus in WNY. Plus, they have new summer favorites like Tokyo Dip Tsukemen and a Gyudon Rice Bowl. Pair your meal with handmade gyoza, fresh bubble tea, Winter Melon Tea, Yogurt Spark Refresher, or take advantage of their summer special—Mojitos and Lemonades are Buy One, Get the 2nd 50% Off. Looking for more than dinner? Stick around for the private karaoke rooms and turn your meal into a fun night out. P.S. —For a limited time, both new and existing loyalty members who spend $50 or more will receive a $10 Bonus Card to use on their next visit.

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