Macy’s Place expands in Clarence

“It’s just a ship,” Argy said.

Avid fans of its pizzeria tend to agree, which has allowed Macy’s Place to expand to a third location this summer. Argy plans to bring its mac and cheese topped pizza, among many other flavors, to 8885 Main St., Clarence (formerly Local Pizza) in August.

The Argy family – Nicholas and his parents John and Lynn – have been making pizza at Macy’s Place in Cheektowaga since 2009. In 2019, they began offering weirder flavors and advertising them through their even less traditional social media presence. social.

Their creative (and sacrilegious, depending on who you ask) pizzas have helped them grow in recent years. Macy’s Place opened its second location in Kenmore in 2022.

In Clarence, Macy’s Place will offer its full menu of pizzas (including vegan and gluten-free options), wraps, salads, subs and wings. For the first time, Macy’s Place will also serve ice cream with inventive sundae flavors.

“Buffalo has been making cheese and pepperoni forever. Everyone is used to that. Everyone still loves it, but there are definitely a ton of people who also want to try new, exciting and unique options, which is what we offer,” Argy said.

Lovers of smoothie bowls and bubble tea will be delighted to learn that Lewiston.LiveWella new nutrition-focused takeout restaurant, will open June 30 at 155 Portage Road, Lewiston.

The evil Warren will soon serve its rotating selection of its own beers, pub grub and small plates in Jamestown. The Pennsylvania-based brewery and gastropub will open a second location on July 13 at 119 W. Third St., on the former site of Jamestown Brewing.

Big Ditch Brewery has begun construction on its new Lockport brewery and taproom inside the historic post office building at 1 East Ave. Big Ditch has pushed back its planned opening schedule to late this year, according to an update shared on its website.

Big daddy, a new pop-up bakery business started by longtime friends Alexis Kerr and Gabriel B. Nieves, will be at Extra Extra Pizza (549 W. Utica St.) from noon to 5 p.m. on June 29. Kerr is the bakery manager at Strong Hearts Café. and Nieves is a worker/owner at Extra Extra. Fat Daddy’s will serve cookie dough-stuffed brownies, lemon raspberry cupcakes, and vegan blueberry pie with warm maple frosting, among other baked goods. This is the second pop-up for Fat Daddy’s, with plans to hold similar events at other locations in the future.

Kin Loch Farm launches into the wine sector. The Niagara County farm, known for its lavender picking and events, has started producing its own wine, called Next of Kin. Next, Kin Pinot Noir, Riesling and Rosé will be available by the glass and bottle starting this weekend at his farm (4299 Ridge Road, Lockport), which is open for U-pick.

The Mansion on Delaware Avenue (414 Delaware Ave.) resumes its popular public garden parties in July after hosting a successful party for the Allentown Art Festival in early June. Garden parties include appetizers, beer, wine, cocktails and live music on the hotel’s side garden patio.

THE West Side Bazaar (1432 Niagara Street) now serves alcohol. The Westminster Economic Development Initiative (WEDI) is operating a new bar within the Bazaar, serving beer, wine, seltzer and a non-alcoholic beer, adding to the food and beverage options available in the International Food Hall .

THE Taste for diversityan annual West Side food festival celebrating the diverse cultures and cuisines of Buffalo residents, returns June 29. We’ve written about some of the foods you can expect to try at this year’s festival.

Coles is paying homage to Old Pink’s steak sandwich and raising money for its displaced workers by offering its own special steak sandwich.

Refresh yourself on hot summer evenings by ordering an ice cream cone from one of these 12 seasonal stands.