Buffalo Rising

Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill is apparently closing at the corner of Delaware Avenue and W. Chippewa Street. Chain burrito lovers can take comfort that Chipotle is taking over the 2,690 sq.ft. space that is on the ground floor of Benderson Development’s Hampton Inn. Salsarita’s has other locations on Union Road in Cheektowaga and Transit Road in Clarence.

Ellicott Development has drafted a new plan for two vacant parcels at 619 and 621 W. Delavan Avenue. After failing to win approval for two new homes for the site in 2018, Ellicott is now proposing a three-story, six-unit apartment building which would be accessed from their existing parking lot at 905 Elmwood, a four-story building at 905 Elmwood Ellicott constructed in 2017 ...

Until recently, I had never paid a visit to the Niagara Arts & Cultural Center (The NACC) in Niagara Falls, NY. So when I was invited to tour the facility with its executive director, Jennifer Pauly, I jumped at the opportunity.

It just so happened that when I toured the massive building complex, Phase One of The NACC’s Theatre Restoration Project had been comp...

For me, coffee is a non-negotiable – iced coffee to be exact. Finding great coffee spots is always a fun adventure, especially with so many different types of coffee shops around town. To be fair, I didn’t hate any of them… caffeine is always good. But here are some of my favorites from this month that I think are worth checking out!

THE BASICS: June 2 – June 7, 2026 at Shea’s Buffalo, 646 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14202. The box office is at  650 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14202 or you can buy tickets through Ticketmaster.

THUMBNAIL SKETCH: Winner of the Outer Critics’ Circle Award and Tony Awards, Suffs is a Broadway musical that focuses on the unsung women and men ...