“These are works of art. From the theming to the sound design to the playfields,” says Nick Lane, founder of Buffalo Pinball. “There are other physical games like foosball, pool and darts. But nothing ...

Football Sundays are a big deal at the Wiley household in Lockport, where the focus is as much on the players’ cleats as it is on the latest touchdown or interception. In the days leading up to each ...

From intricate ceramic mugs to whimsical ornaments to a sticker subscription service, here are five ideas for handmade gifts from local artists that don’t break the bank—but bring the fierce factor.

Always making your own cocktails? Can’t get enough of IPAs? Why not host your wedding at where they’re made then? Western New York is home to many hand-crafted specialties, from wine in Niagara County ...

Like many, my husband spends a significant amount of time cheering on the Buffalo Bills every year. Conversely, I spend much time figuring out what to wear come game day. To me, almost as thrilling as ...

Gifting a book by a Buffalo-based author takes the shop local ethos to a whole new level … and there’s no shortage of books to consider for everyone on your list. Here’s a roundup of some recently ...

A visitor expects to find books at a library, maybe movies and audio recordings. A laser cutter and 3D printers are more surprising, but those are among the many items available at the Buffalo and ...

Every year, the United Nations publishes “The World Happiness Report,” highlighting countries with high well-being, and Denmark often ranks near the top. This happiness may stem from its beautiful ...

"We should make a little library." This announcement in 2019 from my then-9-year-old son, Evan, caught me by surprise. He and our 5-year-old daughter, Nora, were frequent visitors to the colorful, ...

When Frankie and Jared connected on a dating app in 2013, Frankie had an instinct that their first date would be a unique experience. A man with considerable artistic talents and hobbies, Jared was a ...

This feature is part of a shop local series inspired by It's Our Job and the mantra: Put your money where your heart is. Buffalo Magazine is proud to support this campaign by Buffalo Niagara ...

For the members of the 18-and-older BuffaLUG—“LUG” stands for “LEGO Users Group”—a lifetime of fandom has developed into a unique hobby. If you have attended events like Nickel City Comic Con, you may ...