Brett Llenos Smith

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Loud House Buffalo / Photo courtesy of Loud House BuffaloWhen Loud House on Hertel Avenue opened a few months back, owners Christina Bishop and Timothy Love promised to bring some culture to North Buffalo with good food, good drinks and good music. We recently decided to see just how they are getting on with that mission with a recent Wednesday brunch visit. That’s right. You can get brunch on Wednesdays.

3 weeks ago | stepoutbuffalo.com | Brett Llenos Smith

Photo courtesy of Caffe at Amy’s For decades, Amy’s Place on Main Street in Buffalo has been more than a little diner serving a few Lebanese-inspired dishes. It’s been a hub for people living in the surrounding University Heights district, including generations of UB students. As a UB student living in the Heights, I nursed many a hangover at Amy’s Place with hot cups of coffee and a greasy brunch.

3 weeks ago | stepoutbuffalo.com | Brett Llenos Smith

Sofra Turkish Bakery & Restaurant We don’t get much Turkish food ‘round these here parts, and that’s a real shame because Turkish food is so beloved around the world. As an export, Turkish food is especially loved in Germany, where kebab shops are on just about every block; the equivalent of takeout pizza spots here in Western New York. So, it was great to see Sofra Turkish Restaurant & Bakery open last year on George Urban Boulevard in Depew.

1 month ago | stepoutbuffalo.com | Brett Llenos Smith

Big Ditch Brewing / Photo courtesy of Big Ditch BrewingWhen Big Ditch Brewing Company opened its taproom in downtown Buffalo nearly a decade ago, we had no idea that its Hayburner IPA would become one of the most iconic beers not just in Western New York, but across the entire surrounding region. But Hayburner is only a small part of the Big Ditch story, and the successful brewery recently opened its second taproom location in Lockport in the town’s Historic Post Office building on East Avenue.

1 month ago | stepoutbuffalo.com | Brett Llenos Smith

Published on March 15, 2025 Photo Courtesy of Mister Sizzles While the fate of popular burger spot Mister Sizzle’s will be decided by legal wrangling, it appears married couple and co-founders Chris and Casey Casas are going forward with a new concept in Hamburg called Augie’s. Here’s what we know. A “Now Hiring” banner for Augie’s has appeared on the former Mister Sizzles location at 1 Buffalo St. in Hamburg. The logo of a little boy in a flying saucer on the banner has the same retro...