Let's Brunch!

Since its become such a popular "thing to-do" in town a couple weeks ago I was able to head back to one of my favorite places and check out their brunch, Providence Social. The best thing you can do is make a reservation. I made one for 11am and am so thankful I did. Within 10 minutes of being there, there was a line of people and the place was packed - it isn't a surprise though for $1 Mimosa's I'd be there early too!

I ordered the bacon, egg and cheese omelet and side of mixed fruit - Yum! If you're looking for a new place to brunch make sure to put Providence Social on your place to visit!

-B

{Once 12 noon hits, you're good to order these delicious mimosa's!}

Sometimes You Have to Just Let Go & See What Happens

It's the 30th of the month and the last day of my 30 favorite things around town post. Today, I'm talking about my job. When I made the jump from non-profit back to the for profit world I was very unsure if I would succeed or do as well as I did in the non-profit world. I realized though, you only get one shot sometimes and I didn't want to live my life thinking "what if." The decision of leaving non-profit and accepting a position with the Bisons is one that I am thankful for each day. In the almost two years of working there I have learned so much and have been given many opportunities that I may not have had if I didn't just let go and see what would happen. Sometimes its just takes you going outside of your comfort zone to see what you're really made of. Happy Monday!

-B

Showin' Love at Larkinville

Larkin Square - aka "Larkinville"- one of the newest hot spots in Buffalo with so many food truck and social events that are taking place its one of my favorite places to go, especially in the summer time. For a complete list of upcoming things to do click here

-B

Sushi at SeaBar!

A place I where I can always guarantee on great sushi is Seabar! While I don't get there as often as I'd like, I haven't had a bad experience yet.

-B

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

Let's Take Off

One of my favorite things to do is travel. There is so much more in this world than the walls we grow up around. While I love Buffalo, I love seeing new sights, history and culture. So its know wonder one of my favorite places in town is the Buffalo Niagara International Airport. As much as I love getting away, I love coming home and hearing the Goo Goo Dolls playing on the speakers as you walk through the airport. It may not be the biggest airport or one of the best, but I think its fits in just right the way it is. -B

A Place to Be A Kid

A place where anyone can be a kid, the Buffalo Science Museum. Each year there is always at least a handful of events that draw me in. Today, its Messfest! Science is messy and today you can get ooey and gooey and have fun doing it! Have a great Sunday!

-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

Spring!

Its only appropriate to share one of my favorite places to go in the warmer months on the first day of Spring. That place is the Botanical Gardens. While I don't have a "green thumb" at all, I love walking through and smelling the fresh flowers and seeing the greenery. What's pretty cool are all the events that take place too, yoga at the gardens, drawing classes, egg hunts and much more. Happy First Day of Spring. Have a great weekend!

-B

The Foundry!

A place I fell in love with recently has been the Foundry on Elmwood. While it has received mixed reviews I'm having a party there on Saturday and I'm hoping it all goes well. What drew me in for this event space was not only the rustic with industrial style décor, but the courtyard that guests have the ability to access. More to come on this place after my event.

-B

Down on Fillmore...

The East side of Buffalo, the area where I spent my childhood. While things have changed tremendously on Fillmore Ave. and in this area as I've grown up, I still from time to time, like to drive to the area just to see the house I grew up in and what is still the same {if anything} in the neighborhood. While this area isn't the greatest anymore, its still nice to see people going there for Easter and Dyngus Day festivities. My hope is that sooner rather than later, this neighborhood gets a 'face lift' and comes back to life.

-B

Cheers to 30 years!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!! Well some may argue with me or may not care, turning 30 is a pretty big deal. It may not be as big of a deal as 40 or 50 or any other big number, but to me its about entering another stage in your life. Yes, age IS just a number, but its like when your turn 21.. you finally feel like wow I'm an adult, I'm of legal age. Turning 30 for me is just like that, its me focusing on where I am in my life and where I want to be.

Here are the top 20 things I've learned in my twenties that I am taking into my thirties...

1. I am not a party animal anymore! If I'm out past 10pm the next morning can be a little tough.

2. I never believed people when they said not everyone gets married and has kids right after college... well I was very wrong on this. Everyone's story happens at different times.. its not like the old days.

3. Its not about the number of friends I have, but more about who I can call on during the most difficult times to have a shoulder to cry on.

4. Well I once thought I had to be everywhere and do everything, I'm learning to say no to things...It's ok to be selfish sometimes!

5. I definitely have some of my parents habits... my Mother's emotions and my Father's hard work. They've taught me well and I still learn from them today.

6. Travel! It has taught me that there is more in this world than just the walls we grow up around.

7. This is probably the most important lesson I've learned in my life so far - never be ashamed of who you are. I am me and I really love me, I wouldn't say that I always thought this about myself, but as I've gotten older I've learned that you have to love yourself in order for others to love you. If there's one thing I encourage to anyone, its to always love yourself and don't be ashamed of who you are.

8. Goodbyes suck, but its important to keep the memories of loved ones in your heart and they will always be with you.

9. Dream big! I am a dreamer and maybe I live in my own fairytale, but I truly believe that if you try hard enough and believe in something strong enough, dreams will come true.

10. Embrace life and live it to the fullest. You only have this one life so make sure it counts.

11. Do good deeds. Be kind and help others. One of the greatest things I've ever done was volunteer.

12. Stand up for what you believe in. I've learned that there is no way a problem can be fixed if you don't open your mouth.

13. Think before you act and practice what you preach.

14. Sometimes all you need is a good cry. I think its good for the soul.

15. Surround yourself with happiness. Life is a lot better when you're surrounded by the things that make you happy.

16. Take each day, day by day. I am still learning this one ... All you have is today, so don't stress over the little things, everything always works itself out in the end.

17. Be fearless and take chances. You will never know unless you take a leap of faith sometimes.

18. Don't ever have regret. Things happen for a reason.

19. Its ok to fail and make mistakes. This one is hard for me to learn, but so true. No one is perfect, failure is a part of life and that's how we learn.

20. Beat to your own drum. Don't be something you aren't, always follow you heart.

Buffalo's Medical Scene

Sister's Hospital - the place where I was "welcomed" into the world back in 1985...

Throughout the years, Buffalo's medical scene has been on the "up and up." Not all of the hype about downtown Buffalo becoming a "booming" city again is because of Canalside, but also the medical campus that is taking shape downtown. From state of the art cancer research at Roswell Park, to Gates Vascular Institute, a lot is happening in the health world right here in Buffalo and that's something not only to be excited for, but its comforting to know you have excellent medical professionals to rely on if you ever needed it.

-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

Family

With less than a week until I hit the big 30, today on my favorite feature, I'm highlighting my family. I've been thinking more and more of the what I have accomplished over the years, and I honestly couldn't have done it without them. While there is no "perfect" family out there, I'm so blessed with the family I have. They put up with my crazy ideas, support me, are there for me and they are the greatest gift I could have..

Have a great weekend!

-B