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October 09, 2026

Happy Friday, Buffalo!

Your fall to-do list just got real: escape to a Michelin-featured lake resort with free fireside cocktails, chase peak foliage with pumpkin-stuffed French toast on a Niagara River patio and pour one out for the Big Texan, the brisket-pulled-pork-turkey-hot-link monster that just served its last bite 💔

Food & Drink

10 Best Fall Brunch Spots in WNY for When the Leaves Hit Their Peak

Catch peak color over mimosas at the 10 best fall brunch spots in WNY, from Niagara River patios to cozy lodges.

Together With Arriba Tortilla

90 Tequilas, Dessert Flautas & a Margarita Playground Are Waiting for You at Arriba Tortilla

Arriba Tortilla offers 90 different tequilas and $5 Marg Mondays and dessert flautas and…the list seriously goes on.

Together With Hides-N-Seek

Fall Festivals Are Calling for a Little Western Flair

Fall is the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe with a little Western flair. At Hides-N-Seek, you’ll find carefully curated women’s apparel, genuine cowhide pieces, real turquoise jewelry, leather goods, boots, bags, and accessories — perfect for fall festivals, weekend getaways, and everyday wear. Every piece is unique, with new items arriving weekly and inventory constantly changing. You’ll also find Western shirts and T-shirts for men, plus rustic home décor, gifts, and customizable gift bundles. With personalized service and one-of-a-kind finds you won’t see everywhere else, Hides-N-Seek is the place to find something special this fall!

Together With The Lake House on Canandaigua

Lakefront Fall Foliage & Fireside Cocktails: Escape to The Lake House on Canandaigua for a Weekend Getaway

Less than two hours from Buffalo, this lakeside resort makes planning a fall getaway ridiculously easy. 

Food & Drink

A Texas-Style Barbecue Favorite Has Shut Its Doors For Good

A Texas-style barbecue favorite in the Southtowns has shut its doors for good. Find out which spot served its last brisket.

Together With the Buffalo Zoo

Pumpkins, Dinosaurs & Animals… After Dark

There’s a whole different side of the Buffalo Zoo waiting for you after dark. This fall, explore The Enchanted Pumpkin Trail, a brand-new autumn event featuring dozens of glowing jack-o’-lantern displays, themed areas, and plenty of photo ops. Wander through a fairy garden, explore the jack-o’-lantern safari, see a Día de los Muertos skeleton display, and enjoy special after-dark access to Destination Dinosaur. You may even spot some animals after dark with select habitats open—including lions, tigers, and giraffes. Plus, grab fall treats like caramel apple fritter sundaes, Buffalo pretzel bites, and pumpkin spice lattes. The Enchanted Pumpkin Trail runs select Thursdays–Sundays through Nov. 1 from 6:30–10:30 PM.

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