8 Best Places for Margaritas in New York

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Mariachi de Oro, Medina, NY

Mariachi de Oro has a traditional margarita for $7, which you can choose to flavor with strawberry, lime, mango, or blue curacao. Their coronaritas are $9 a pop, and you can get a 60-ounce margarita…

Mariachi de Oro has a traditional margarita for $7, which you can choose to flavor with strawberry,…

9 Best Bubble Tea Places in New York

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Pulp 716 Coffee & Comics, Lockport, NY

Pulp 716 has fruit and milk bubble tea options, each for $3.99. Fruit tea options range from raspberry lemonade to tequila sunrise surprise to rose to maine blueberry, while the milk tea options…

Pulp 716 has fruit and milk bubble tea options, each for $3.99. Fruit tea options range from…

The 11 Best Ice Cream Parlors in New York!

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Lake Effect Artisan Ice Cream, Lockport, NY

As “Western New York’s premier small batch artisan ice cream company,” this Lockport ice cream shop serves up inventive ice cream flavors like sponge candy and Paula’s glazed…

As “Western New York’s premier small batch artisan ice cream company,” this…

The 7 Best Candy Shops in New York!

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Oliver’s Candies, Batavia, NY

Oliver’s Candies has focused on creating high-quality milk chocolates and other confections since the 1930s. Today, the chalet-style candy store attracts customers from miles around for a taste…

Oliver’s Candies has focused on creating high-quality milk chocolates and other confections…

10 Best Places for Dessert in New York

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Lake Effect Ice Cream, Lockport, NY

Lake Effect Ice Cream is an artisan ice cream place whose unique flavors can’t be found anywhere else. They have ten different artisan sundaes, like the Chesterfield and Chips (made with…

Lake Effect Ice Cream is an artisan ice cream place whose unique flavors can’t be found…

The 8 Best Garden Centers and Nurseries in New York!

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Adams Nurseries, Lancaster, NY

One of the largest nurseries in western New York, Adams Nurseries contains a lush variety of trees and shrubs as well as annual and perennial plants. The garden center’s helpful staff goes…

One of the largest nurseries in western New York, Adams Nurseries contains a lush variety of trees…

9 Best First Date Locations in New York

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Ghost Hunting at Rolling Hills Asylum, East Bethany, NY

Got a first date close to Halloween? Love all things spooky? Hunt down some ghosts at the Rolling Hills Asylum. Choose from a one-hour self-guided walking tour, a two-hour guided historical tour, or…

Got a first date close to Halloween? Love all things spooky? Hunt down some ghosts at the Rolling…

Traditional Vietnamese: Best Pho Restaurants in New York

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Pho Cali, Elma, NY

Each pho entrée at Pho Cali comes with a side of basil, bean sprouts, jalapeno slices, lime, and spirit weeds (an herb native to South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean, better known as…

Each pho entrée at Pho Cali comes with a side of basil, bean sprouts, jalapeno slices, lime,…

Best Skate Shops in New York

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Phatman Boardshop, Tonawanda, NY

Phatman Boardshop was born in 1994—the prime of 90s skateboarding popularity. Today, the shop serves Buffalo and Western New York with skateboard and snowboard gear and repairs. They also carry…

Phatman Boardshop was born in 1994—the prime of 90s skateboarding popularity. Today, the shop…

15 of the Best (and Most Offbeat) Attractions in New York!

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JELL-O Gallery Museum, Le Roy, NY

Have you ever wondered how JELL-O became so popular? Learn all about it at Le Roy’s JELL-O Gallery Museum, which showcases colorful vintage advertisements, memorabilia, and JELL-O-themed…

Have you ever wondered how JELL-O became so popular? Learn all about it at Le Roy’s JELL-O…

Adams Nurseries, Lancaster, NY

Featured in The 8 Best Garden Centers and Nurseries in New York!

One of the largest nurseries in western New York, Adams Nurseries contains a lush variety of trees and shrubs as well as annual and perennial plants. The garden center’s helpful staff goes… Read More

Pulp 716 Coffee & Comics, Lockport, NY

Featured in 9 Best Bubble Tea Places in New York

Pulp 716 has fruit and milk bubble tea options, each for $3.99. Fruit tea options range from raspberry lemonade to tequila sunrise surprise to rose to maine blueberry, while the milk tea options… Read More

UB Big Blue, Buffalo, NY

Featured in The 10 Best Places for Mac & Cheese in New York!

One of the best mac and cheeses n Buffalo can actually be found in a food truck on the UB campus. The Big Blue doles out savory macaroni with white cheddar and Panko breadcrumbs, among other… Read More

Elmwood Pet Supplies, Buffalo, NY

Featured in The 9 Best Pet Stores in New York!

A destination for “picky pet parents” on Buffalo since the 1940s, Elmwood Pet Supplies has met the needs of pets and their owners by stocking leashes, collars, and other gear, as well as… Read More

Lake Effect Artisan Ice Cream, Lockport, NY

Featured in The 11 Best Ice Cream Parlors in New York!

As “Western New York’s premier small batch artisan ice cream company,” this Lockport ice cream shop serves up inventive ice cream flavors like sponge candy and Paula’s glazed… Read More

Namaste Indian Restaurant, Williamsville, NY

Featured in 9 Best Indian Restaurants in New York

Namaste Indian Restaurant is family-owned and operated and is open for lunch and dinner during the week. They provide authentic, delicious cuisine in a fine dining atmosphere. There’s a lunch… Read More

La Nova Pizzeria, Buffalo, NY

Featured in The 8 Best Pizza Restaurants in New York!

La Nova Pizzeria has been making pizza for Buffalonians since the 50s, and today, the family-owned restaurant has grown into the largest independent pizzeria in the U.S. Locals flock there for the… Read More

Scherer Furniture, Buffalo, NY

Featured in 10 Best Furniture Stores in New York

Great quality stands the test of time, and that’s how you know that Scherer Furniture is of the highest quality. This Buffalo furniture store has been around since 1887, so its track record of… Read More

Talking Leaves Books, Buffalo, NY

Featured in The 9 Best Bookstores in New York!

Talking Leaves is the oldest independent bookstore in Buffalo, with thousands of titles and an outdoor patio for reading in fair weather. The bookstore is also a co-op, offering special perks for… Read More

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