My Buffalo
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A.R. Gurney's Buffalo “F. Scott Fitzgerald, who lived in Buffalo for a while, once wrote that most Americans want to be back somewhere. That "somewhere" for me has always been Buffalo. Every time I come home, I feel like an Atlantic salmon settling into its original pool. ... more |
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Andrew Dan-Jumbo's Buffalo “I've been to 40 plus cities with my job as a carpenter on The Learning Channel's 'While You Were Out.' To this day, everyone that was on the Buffalo trip says that it was the most fun they've had on any trip. I was the tour guide for the Buffalo show's production crew. ... more |
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Ishmael Reed's Buffalo “My parents came to Buffalo with nothing, with less than $25 in their pocket, but through hard work and discipline they were able to raise themselves up, educate their children and lead a middle class life. Although I attended Buffalo public schools, I didn’t learn about Buffalo until I left. I didn’t begin to explore the richness of Buffalo’s history until I left. I wasn’t aware of the significance of Buffalo’s architecture until I left. ... more |
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Lauren Belfer's Buffalo “When I think of Buffalo, I see Lake Erie gleaming with sailboats, tree-lined boulevards of astonishing grandeur, and miles of homes, offices, and civic centers designed by the greatest architects America has known. I love to wander Buffalo's historic Olmsted parks and visit its extraordinary museums, the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, the Science Museum, and the Historical Society. ... more |
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Lou Mustillo's Buffalo “My favorite things in Buffalo are Allentown, the architecture and the bars. I love to walk around Allentown because of the '60s vibe it has. I love to stop in at Mulligan's Brick Bar because it's the classic Buffalo bar — it reminds me of the Hard Rock Café in London. I love the Victorian architecture walking all through the streets of Allentown; the shops and the antique stores are the best. ... more |
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Mark Russell's Buffalo “I've suggested this before and I'll say it again. Buffalo should have a sign posted for those visiting the city: Welcome to Buffalo - Where the Weather Keeps out the Riffraff. Buffalonians have the tenacity to withstand the weather. And if you've got it, flaunt it! In Washington, D.C., we don't need the government or an act of Congress to shut down the city. All it takes is a half-inch of snow! ... more |
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Nancy Reisman's Buffalo “There are many great restaurants in Buffalo - Chef's, Rue Franklin, San Marco, the Towne and Family Tree, to mention only a few. Ted's Hot Dogs, Anderson's Frozen Custard and the Anchor Bar's chicken wings are longtime favorites. I've always loved (Frederick Law Olmsted's) Delaware Park and the many beautiful houses in that area of Buffalo, and as a child, I was awed by the grander homes on Delaware Avenue. ... more |
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Paul Maguire's Buffalo “When my wife and I moved back to Buffalo from San Diego we did it because of the people. It all starts with some of the friendliest, most down-to-earth people you'll ever meet. We also moved back for the weather. Yes, the weather. We love the changing seasons. ... more |
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Robby Takac's Buffalo “My Buffalo has always been full of musicians and artists. I was trying to decide where to lay down roots after years on the road and I'd come back to Buffalo and there is this very special vibe to the city, a great original music scene and world class performing spaces...We opened a studio here when we could have opened it anywhere in the world because of the incredible number of very talented people here. ... more |
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Ruben Santiago-Hudson's Buffalo “When I came home to Buffalo after receiving my college education, it was then I saw that Buffalo has amazing architecture - if you just stop and take the time to notice it. Many great architects - like Frank Lloyd Wright - built homes in Buffalo. ... more |
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Tim Russert's Buffalo “If you want to show the outside world what's best about Buffalo you should show them our Frank Lloyd Wright buildings, Louis Sullivan's Guaranty building, H.H. Richardson's Psychiatric Hospital, the Botanical Gardens, the homes along West Ferry Street and that's just inside the city limits. ... more |
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Tom Dudzik's Buffalo “What will always be special to me about Buffalo is its food. A lot of my hometown memories are wrapped up in those unique dishes you have a hard time finding anywhere else. Each time I take 'Over the Tavern' to another city, the play's director will inevitably say to me, 'The cast wants to know-- what is beef on weck?' ... more |
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Tom Fontana's Buffalo “Buffalo is all about its people. The people of Buffalo have led to the development of characters in my work and the stories I like to tell. When I was a young boy in Buffalo, my father was a beer and wine salesman and one of his stops was the Anchor Bar. ... more |
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Tom Goldstein's Buffalo “Buffalo is such an easy place to deal with. It has a scale to it that I find very sensible and pleasant. It has beautiful parks and parkways that are inviting and walkable. It's a very negotiable city. I've lived in many places that lack the human scale of Buffalo. ... more |
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Tom Schuman's Buffalo “Every time I come back to Buffalo, I simply must have souvlaki. There are a number of great Greek restaurants in Buffalo - the Towne Restaurant on Elmwood and Allen, Pano's on Elmwood near Forest and Kostas on Hertel near Parkside - that make souvlaki better than anywhere else in the world. And I have been pretty much everywhere else in the world except Greece! ... more |
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Virginia Deberry's Buffalo “There are so many unexpected things to do in Buffalo. After I’ve been home for a visit and mention that I’ve been to the Albright-Knox Art Gallery - which is the coolest place to go on a Sunday afternoon, by the way - people are always surprised. ‘You have an art museum in Buffalo?’ they say. Well, yes, a world class art museum. And a great symphony orchestra. And a wonderful zoo. ... more |
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Wille Nile's Buffalo “My favorite thing about Buffalo is the grit, spirit and friendliness of the people who live here. I love taking my granddaughter to the Buffalo Zoo and hanging in and around the Albright-Knox Art Gallery. There is nothing like walking around Glen Falls in Williamsville on a quiet Sunday morning or going to Schwabl’s for a roast beef sandwich. ... more |
