On the Waterfront
Buildings and galleries aren’t the only players in
Buffalo’s new act. The rejuvenation of
Canalside, to the tune of $300 million in development, has created a home for
more than 1,000 events year-round, from kids programs to concerts to
charity runs. You can skate on the 35,000-square-foot rink or go ice
biking in the winter, and go kayaking or boating in the summer. The
Outer Harbor
has miles and miles of bike trails, lakefront parks, fishing, and more
cruising; chances are good that a visit to Buffalo will see you in a
boat at some point.
With all this activity comes—an appetite, of course. Happily,
Buffalo has that covered, and with more than just chicken wings,
although you would be remiss not to try them.
Gabriel’s Gate, a stop on the infamous
Buffalo Wing Trail, is a highlight of my afternoon one day. I follow a Bloody Mary and
plate of wings with a nice, long nap. At the other end of the scale,
the intimate
Las Puertas
restaurant delivers a delicious take on modern Mexican cuisine,
blending classic French techniques with traditional Mexican
ingredients and flavors. Somewhere in the middle, you will find
eateries like
Toutant, a casual Southern Louisiana gem, where a traditional jambalaya is
so melt-in-your-mouth perfect I want to crawl into it.
