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The quiet renaissance happening in Larkinville

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BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Before being the birthplace of live music and Food Truck Tuesdays, Larkinville wasn’t known for its grandeur.

“Bars in bad shape. Neighborhood in disarray. It was a risk to make an investment here,” said Abraham Hernández, who moved to the neighborhood in 1978.

Now, he is in love with this neighborhood and the renaissance it is experiencing.

So let’s take a look at some of the places that make it such a destination.

Abraham Hernandez has loved Larkinville since 1978

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Abraham Hernandez has loved Larkinville since 1978

Longtime Larkinville resident Abraham Hernandez
“We went from a forgotten neighborhood to a very important neighborhood in Buffalo these days. We brought the neighborhood back to life.”

Megan Meyer has been working at The Lounge Shop since January

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Megan Meyer has been working at The Lounge Shop since January

Megan Meyer, Store Associate, The Lounge Shop
“There’s so much going on here. I think this could be the next Elmwood or Delaware Park type of area. I think the community that we’ve started to build could really take off soon.”

Renee Kopera helped move Blue Table Chocolates to Larkinville from

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Renee Kopera helped move Blue Table Chocolates to Larkinville from Buffalo’s west side

Renee Kopera, production manager, Blue Table Chocolates
“It was booming, the boutique salon was moving in, the magic bear was already there, the foot traffic, the people and the fun events they have, it’s a really growing open space that we love .”

Kristen Cronyn says she loves the community she has in Larkinville

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Kristen Cronyn says she loves the community she has in Larkinville

Kristen Cronyn, Owner, Meet & Eat Charcuterie
“I just had someone over today who said I can’t believe how many awesome spaces there are, they’re really excited that this place is being taken over and it’s become this incredible community and neighborhood.”

And other things are on the way.

“We’ll continue to add more housing, we’ll potentially add a hotel later, we’re always talking about what’s 5 years, what’s 10 years,” said Leslie Zemsky, vice president of Larkin Development Group.

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