🦬 Fair food, $13.50 ramen, a lakeside getaway & 3 places that don't feel like WNY

The fair's best food, one ticket that turns into a getaway, real ramen that's actually cheap 😍

August 10, 2026

Good morning, Buffalo!

This week we're eating our way through the fair, slurping $13.50 ramen, and finding 3 spots that'll make you forget you're in WNY 👇

Food & Drink

Erie County Fair Food Guide: The Best Bites, Deals & Drinks to Try

Your Erie County Fair food guide for 2026: new dishes to try, $3 deals, and award-winning beer and cider.

Together With Chautauqua Insitution

This Lakeside Concert Series Turns One Ticket Into the Perfect Summer Getaway in Chautauqua

Their summer concert series follows the motto, "Come for the music, stay for everything else." And that’s what makes it so fun. 

Together With The Village Scoop

This ice cream is stuffed with what?!

Looking for your next summer sweet treat? Head to The Village Scoop in Lancaster for their over-the-top Royal Reese’s Stuffed Cone featuring twisted custard stuffed with PB fudge, coated in Reese’s Pieces, Cups and Puffs, then dipped in chocolate, and finished with puffs dust! They also serve 40 ice cream flavors, Dole Whip, homemade frozen bananas, ice cream sandwiches, dairy-free options, dog treats, and more. Plus, don't miss the exclusive Step Out Buffalo Sundae made with vanilla custard, cookie dough bites, brownie bites, hot fudge, and half a chocolate chip cookie—all served in a helmet! How sweet is that? Add The Village Scoop to your summer sweet treat list!

Together With Dumpling Ramen Eatery

Real Ramen for $13.50? Dumpling Ramen Eatery Is One of WNY's Best Affordable Dinner Spots

Dumpling Ramen Eatery is made for those times when your bank account says "be responsible but your cravings say "fresh ramen."

Things To Do

3 Places Near Buffalo That Will Make You Forget You're in WNY

Looking for outdoor things to do near Buffalo? These 3 hidden spots feel like a totally different vacation, no flight required.

Together With District 37 Kitchen & Taphouse

The Perfect Dinner Spot Before Gateway Harbor Concerts

Heading to Gateway Harbor for live music? Make District 37 Kitchen & Taphouse your first stop. Enjoy waterfront patio views, shareable BBQ platters, Detroit-style pizza, creative cocktails, and crowd favorites like bourbon peach BBQ wings before the show. You can even hear the music from the patio while you dine! Whether you're meeting friends for dinner or kicking off a summer date night, District 37 is the perfect place to start your evening before strolling over to the concert. Check out their menu below!

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