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January 12, 2026

Good morning Buffalo!

Things to Do

Guide to Festivals Happening This Month & Beyond in Buffalo & WNY

Who doesn’t love a good festival? In Buffalo and Western New York we have a festival for just about everything.

Together With Spot Coffee OP

Skip the Chain Cafes — This Orchard Park Coffee Spot Does it Better (and Cheaper)

Its eclectic style, paired with the warmth of a fireplace, makes it your new favorite hang-out destination.

Together With Buffalo Whiskey Riot

Get your sip together—Whiskey Riot is almost here.

Looking for something super fun and full of booze? Grab tickets to Buffalo Whiskey Riot! This year’s event will take place on Saturday, February 21, 2026 and will include 200+ whiskey samplings, opportunities to meet the distillers, and more ways to further your knowledge on the nuances of whiskey. Plus —you’ll receive a free souvenir rocks tasting glass to sample as much as you’d like! Early admission tickets and general admission tickets are available now, but don’t wait —this event will sell out!

Food & Drink Guide

Best Breakfast Sandwiches in Buffalo & WNY According to Western New Yorkers

Wondering where to find the best breakfast sandwiches in WNY? These places make up the ultimate breakfast sandwich bucket list.

Shopping

6 New Indie Bookstores That Opened in WNY 2025

There's nothing like a snowy, cold, rainy [you name it] kind-of-day that'll have you wanting to cozy up to a new book. And lucky for us, 2025 delivered plenty of fresh places to do just that.

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