Second Chic's Newest Location in Town!

Check out the new location and launch of Second Chic on Main St. in Williamsville Friday. {6-8:30pm 5454 Main St. in Williamsville, NY}

For more information on the event take a look at the media advisory below.

A Monday Night at the noodle bar

Last Monday, my friend, Nicole and I met for are monthly girls night out, it was long over due, but we went to Kaydara noodle bar on Main St. downtown {its down the street from Sheas, right off the 33}. We literally had the whole place to ourselves. We chose a table by the window looking out onto Main St. Our waiter {I forgot his name} was awesome, he walked us through the menu and specials and even suggested hitting up another restaurant in the area for drinks after dinner. The food was so good and different - not a bad different, but something you don't really see in Buffalo - at least I'm not familiar with other noodle bars in town.

They are open for both lunch and dinner, the food is fresh and you can see them making it in their open kitchen. Note though, if you want to order alcoholic drinks you won't be able to, at least not until later this summer when they have their liquor license.

-B

{Delicious cucumber water to accompany are dinner}

{One of the many sitting areas - the Bar}

#BuffaloLinks

A quaint bookstore and coffee shop in South Buffalo - Dogs Ears Bookstore.

A fitness center off "the beaten path" Hybrid Fitness {next to Seabar}

A fashion and home good boutique - the items they sell are super cute! Poppy & Park

A museum I never knew about - Steel Plant Museum = a new place to add to my bucket list of places to go this summer

#TeamOooLaLa

Just a little over 4 years... that's when it all began, I joined Crista and Pam on this one of a kind adventure - called Ooo La La Boutique. Through the years we did a lot - fashion shows, events, private parties, a mobile fashion truck...through the journey we picked up some fabulous ladies - the "Ooo La La Girls" - Tia, Allie, Rachael and Kelsey and we became a family. Through the laughs and tears, disagreements and silliness we got through it and did some amazing things that most people don't ever have a chance to do.

The best part of working with Ooo La La is - the sky's the limit - if we had an idea or a dream we pursued it - no dream was ever to big, no idea was ever too "crazy." I'm so excited for Crista's journey with Cabela's, but these next few months are going to be so bitter sweet. I seem to find myself saying goodbye to those close in my life as they pursue their dreams outside of their hometown and while it's a part of life, I'm still sad and its still tough.

While this isn't a "goodbye," for the Ooo La La family, its part of the journey that leads to great things. It may stink at times, but only time will make this change less bitter and more sweet.

-B

{Girls just wanna have fun - embrace life because time goes by too fast}

#BuffaloLinks

{a new food truck to add to the Buffalo mix - The Flaming Fish}

{a place to check out for home décor - The Painted House}

{this Friday join Evolution Yoga at the Darwin Martin house for some yoga, tea and refreshments afterwards. For more info click here}

{want to learn more about Buffalo's twentieth century? Check out Explore Buffalo's City of Light tour on Saturday from 1-4pm. Check out the details by clicking here}

{always a fun fashion show to attend - Buffalo State's Runway event is this Saturday. Click here for all the details}

Burgers and Beer at A.B.V.

{I loved the neat salt and pepper shakers on the table and the custom beer glasses}

A couple weekends ago, Shanna was in town and we wanted to go some where "Buffalo" {this is a harder decision to make with all the new restaurants, bars and breweries opening now and I love it!}. We decided on Allen Burger Venture on Allen St. Let me tell you it was pretty cool! All sorts of people came into the place during the couple hours we were there.. young and old, hipsters and not.

It is a small place and if you're at a table near the bar it does get a little crowded, but the girls night out catch up date we planned was great, the hamburgers were yummy {and huge!} and there was a large beer selection to choose from and it was served cold which is always a positive.

I give this place two thumbs up and if you haven't been or have people visiting from out of town its definitely a spot to hit up.

Until next time..

-B

{I ordered a regular burger #4 and Shanna got the Turkey burger}

{Just one half of the beer menu above the bar}

{Wall Art - definitely fits the vibe of Allentown}

{My girl Shae Shae enjoying her beer! }

{Until my next visit #Cheers}

Sushi in Cheektowaga

For all of the years I've passed by Sakura in Cheektowaga, Saturday was the first time I've actually ever been there and I must say it was awesome! I've never heard anything bad about this restaurant and I know why - the service was great, the food was delicious and it  offered a cozy and relaxed atmosphere. If you're ever in Cheektowaga and looking for sushi check them out!! Sometimes the 'burbs' aren't so bad!

-B

I loved the way they brought out the sushi all on one tray- something I've never seen before {yes its the little things that make me happy}

The china they used for my hot water and lemon..reminds me of my trip to Japan. Makes me want to go back!

#BuffaloLinks

With the nice weather finally hitting Buffalo yesterday, I thought this week's #BuffaloLinks post would feature a food truck event, places to go for nature walks and outdoor patios. Enjoy!

A food truck fest with a twist - swapping Chefs! Check it out at Larkin Square on Friday!

A place I've never been and want to go this Spring - Zoar Valley

I came across The Phoenix when researching outdoor patios in Western New York. Now its on my list of places to visit.

Another place I have never been and would like to hike through this Spring - Akron Falls!

#BuffaloLinks

Its been a while since I've posted my #BuffaloLinks section. But this week we're back at it. Here are my picks for this week.

This is a picture from last season, but Buffalo Bisons Opening Day is tomorrow! Woohoo! #SeizetheSeason

I have been seeing great reviews on this place and its made it on my list of places to go in the near future. Allen Burger Venture

After Brunch is an after party - this Sunday at Encore! For more details click here.

Down the street from my work, is a new clothing boutique at HarborCenter. With the nicer weather I will be taking a stroll down there to check it out! Red Siren

People Who Move Buffalo

When I started this blog, I never really thought it would take me as far as it has. Not only has it helped me professionally, but it has also helped me personally too - making friendships and relationships that I will always appreciate and treasure. So today's post is a special thank you to all those I interviewed this far, for my People Who Move and Women Who Move Buffalo series. I still have a long list of people that I would like to share their stories, but for those who I have met so far, thank you for being you! And inspiring me to keep following my dreams like you all have done.

xo

Have a great weekend!

-B

The Grand Opening of Groom Service Beauty & Dry Bar

While I am sad I won't be able to make the grand opening I'm super excited its down the street from where I work, so I can pay a visit.. multiple times! Check out the details on the Grand Opening below!

Thank you Media Giants for the invitation!

-B

Groom Service Beauty & Dry Bar is opening the doors to its flagship boutique on the ground floor of the recently renovated Hotel Lafayette in Downtown Buffalo. Join co-founders Myriah Jaworski and Katie Ambrose and the curated Groom Service team of artists as they celebrate with a posh grand opening event on Friday, March 27 from 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Guests are invited to mingle in the chicly-designed hotel lobby where the new Public Expresso + Coffee Bar is also celebrating their grand opening party. A special ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 5:15 p.m. sharp, at the door to Groom Service.

Groom Service provides lavish beauty services in-store, in-room at the hotel, and on-location. All Groom Service brands are retailing in downtown Buffalo for the first time!

Shea's

Shea's Performing Art Center - a beautiful place where magic happens. Not only have great plays come and gone from this venue, but there have been a handful of events that have taken place there as well. I'm excited to head there tonight with my Dad for the Phantom of the Opera show. Its been a few years since I've last seen a play there, so I'm looking forward to it. The venue has beautiful detailed décor through out and in a sense even though we aren't in NYC it reminds me of seeing plays on Broadway. -B

Down at the Market

The Broadway Market - a staple on the East side of Buffalo. I remember heading to the market often as a child when I lived on Fillmore, now I find myself visiting during the Lenten season and maybe once every other month. I hate when places that have so much potential get a "bad" rep because the area they are located in may not be the greatest. The only thing is, the market is open during daylight hours and is probably safer to visit than some other popular places in town that are open late into the night. I have a lot of childhood memories at the market and I'm looking forward to visiting in the upcoming week for Easter. If you've never been or haven't been in a while you should definitely pay a visit, with vendors like Gridlock Lacquer and Hands and Paws Cookie Treats  its bringing a new life back into an historic building.

-B

St. Stanislaus

A place that I grew up in and till this day a place that I love is St. Stanislaus. I attended grammar school there and even after I left that school, I would attend Church there. Every year I head there during Easter to get the Easter basket blessed. The Church is so beautiful and even though it is located in a not so great area of the city, it brings a light to that part of town.

-B

Lafayette Square

Lafayette Square - a place where I spent a lot of my Thursday's listening to music and drinking some beers at Thursday in the Square. Now that it has moved to Canalside, the square is still pretty lively - with the new Buffalo Niagara Visitor's Center, Hotel Lafayette and the Hilton Hotel, I'm glad to see people still coming to that part of downtown.

Happy Saturday!

-B

St. Patrick's Day Parade

In honor of the St. Patty's Day parade that is taking place today, I thought it would be appropriate to share my favorite memories of the parade in years past. Its one of the most fun, insane and memorable parades to go to.

-B

Flying Tigers

One of my favorite memories is when I was a little girl, I remember my godfather taking me to Flying Tigers for my birthday. I would be so excited to go. We would always get a table by the window and see the planes getting ready to take off. I remember trying to listen to the pilots over the headset as they were getting ready to leave. While Flying Tigers is no longer open whenever I drive over by Aero Drive, it takes me back to a childhood memory I'll always enjoyed.

-B

Down by the Water

A lot has happened down at Canalside and the Naval Park over the last few years and you can't not feel the "Buffalove." Its one of my favorite places to go any time of year. I'm curious to see how their Scavenger Hunt goes this Saturday. For more info on the event click here.

-B

Animals!

The Buffalo Zoo and Aquarium of Niagara Falls are two of my favorite things in Western New York. I love animals and to be able to learn more about them and visit them in our area is pretty cool. Some cities aren't lucky to have a zoo and/or aquarium, so when I hear some people say these places aren't as great as other big cities, we should be thankful we even have any in "our backyard." If you take the time the next time you visit the zoo or aquarium you will see they actually have more to offer than you think.

-B

Hello, March!

Hello March! Since its my birthday month I've decided that I'm going to share at least one of my favorite things about Western New York for the next 30 days. Yes, I know March has 31 days in it, but since I'm turning the "big" 3-0 in just a couple shorts weeks, I thought it would be the theme for this month.

So today I'm kicking off my first favorite thing - Buffalo Indie Weddings! Nope, I'm not married or engaged, but the ladies behind these fun DIY bridal parties are Ali {Made by Anatomy} and Erica {City Lights Studio}. They are creative and fun, offering a fresh take on those regular bridal shows that take place. I always love seeing what new things they come up with and more importantly I love meeting new people at their events {a majority of the vendors are local!}.

-B

{Check out their event today at the Foundry}