Buffalo Spree

Angie Snediker started baking oversized cookies at home to satisfy her sweet tooth. Five years later, she runs four thriving locations across WNY. Step into Half Baked Cookies: ow.ly/xOKV50YBlbU Story by Donna Hoke Photos by Stephen Gabris

For more than 60 years, @OConnellsClthng has been woven into Buffalo’s identity. Named one of the 50 Best Clothing Stores in America by @nytimes, it’s a rare institution WNY is fortunate to have. ow.ly/GnZt50YzY61 Story by Erin Habes | Photos by Stephen Gabris

Kate Welshofer finds her way back to St. Bonaventure University, to purpose, and to the voices that helped shape her journey. Because sometimes, the path forward sounds a lot like the past. Read the full column: ow.ly/IMxt50YzXy2

Logging off, Buffalo style. Doomscrolling is out.. touch grass (or at least your library card). Art by Akasya Crosier

Buffalo’s next wave of music is being shaped in jam sessions, late-night conversations, and chance encounters. Meet Oishi and the musicians behind its sound. ow.ly/oirq50YxMsk Story by Jeff Miers Photos by Jack Zuff

For Sally Schaefer and Tyler Bagwell, music is more than performance. It is storytelling rooted in history and shaped by Celtic, Americana, and folk traditions. Meet the duo: ow.ly/U7PQ50YxL7F Story and photo by Nancy J. Parisi

The Elmwood Village’s Concord offers bottles and small plates in a space designed for lingering. From the team behind Amabel Provisions, this is just the kind of relaxed and intimate wine bar the Elmwood Village needed. Christa Glennie, EAT Editor Photos by India June

In Buffalo, resilience is an art form. For 125 years, Meibohm Fine Arts has carried a legacy forward, framing masterworks and preserving stories shaping WNY and beyond. Read more: ow.ly/NIHF50YxFN4 Story by Brett Smith Photo by kc kratt

Catch Buffalo’s First Lady, Hailee Steinfeld, at the Buffalo Film Seminars. In April's Spree, Chris Schobert rounds up spring screenings, from BFS favorites to cult late-night picks, plus a heartfelt goodbye to the Screening Room. Pick up the latest issue for more.

With the NCAA in town, we're reminded of Buffalo's deep basketball roots. From the Buffalo Germans to the Braves (and of course the Big Four), Mark Ciemcioch explores the Queen City’s rich hoops history in Spree’s April issue. On stands next week.

WNY knows its tacos—and Taqueria Los Mayas delivers. Their chorizo con buche is our April cover star and part of Spree’s six must-try tacos. On newsstands next week. Photo: James Pici | Story: India June | Design: JP Thimot | Christa Glennie, EAT Editor

Today is HOPE Day! 💛 Gifts to Catholic Charities of Buffalo will be matched dollar for dollar by generous sponsors, doubling the impact for neighbors in need across WNY. Learn more and make a difference: ow.ly/E1ub50YvvUT #FriendsOfSpree

At 96, Clifford “Brother” Bell has spent 70+ years shaping Buffalo’s Black history. Schondra Aytch sat down with him for an intimate Q&A in Spree's April LEGACY Issue, hitting shelves next week. Story by Schondra Aytch Photo by kc kratt

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GIVEAWAY ALERT 📚 Just Buffalo Literary Center's BABEL series welcomes bestselling author Tara Westover, whose #1 New York Times bestselling memoir "Educated" has captivated readers around the world. Grab your book club, enter to WIN 4 VIP tickets: ow.ly/Nfly50YrvyB

Organic Produce Direct delivers healthy groceries to homes in the Buffalo area, all of which are sourced from small local farms and producers. ow.ly/hzsq50YroiX Story by Christa Glennie Photo courtesy of Bon Apetit Buffalo

In an exclusive interview, Buffalo-born filmmaker Dylan K. Narang talks about his wild new comedy Tapawingo starring Jon Heder from Napoleon Dynamite. Read more to see how WNY shaped the director behind Tapawingo Film: ow.ly/AFSZ50Yrv1y Interview by Christopher Schobert

What a revolutionary move from a New York orchard based in Charlotteville! Sauvage Distillery produces Upstate Vodka, a certified kosher and gluten-free spirit distilled entirely from New York–grown apples. ow.ly/jjXV50YrnWr

How did Cheektowaga become the bingo capital of America? Jessica Kelly explores the history of WNY’s beloved pastime and why the halls are still packed today. ow.ly/3fzt50YrtNV Plus: check out Buffalo Spree’s Bingo Guide to find a game near you: ow.ly/YruM50YrtNU

A new chapter at the Crane Branch Library. Take a look inside the thoughtful, multi-phase renovation by Architectural Resources in collaboration with the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library. ow.ly/8Fks50Yrpxy Story by Wendy Guild Photos by kc kratt