THE VILLAGE SMOKEHOUSE OPENS IN ORCHARD PARK The Village Smokehouse, a processor of world-class smoked fish and purveyor of premium fresh seafood, fine meats and poultry announced the opening of its new location. The new facility, located at 4178 North Buffalo Road in the Stovroff Centre Plaza in the Village of Orchard Park (about a half mile south of the previous location at Saville’s) accommodates expanded retail space and the addition of kitchen facilities. “We have more counter space which allows us to offer more fresh meats, seafood and poultry, along with the fresh game meats and game birds. We also have a nice offering of cheese, salamis, sausages, applewood smoked bacon, prosciutto, olive oils and balsamic vinegars. We have local maple syrup and honey, hot sauces, BBQ sauces, seasoning blends, grilling and cooking accessories,” said owner and president, Douglas Babcock. “Having the kitchen will allow us to do fish frys, sandwiches, soups, chowders and chili to go, as well as pasta salads and more,” Babcock added. The Village Smokehouse, which will celebrate its eighth anniversary in October, has a mission to provide customers with the finest meat and seafood of the world at a most reasonable price. This includes the best steaks (aged-in-house), racks of lamb, veal chops and seafood - such as colossal shrimp, king crab legs, lobster tails, scallops, clams and oysters. Also available, depending on availability, is fresh, premium fish - such as grouper, orange roughy, swordfish, halibut, wild salmon, pike and perch. Babcock noted that a joint grand opening and eighth anniversary celebration are being planned at new location. Additional information is available by calling The Village Smokehouse at 716-667-3363.  | ||
The Greater South Buffalo Chamber of Commerce’s annual business and community trade show, the Shop in Your Neighborhood Expo, is scheduled for Saturday, September 11th, in conjunction with Goin’ South’s Irish Feis at Cazenovia Park in South Buffalo. The Expo will run from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The Irish Feis runs all day until dusk. Over 60 businesses, entrepreneurs, schools, and organizations will showcase their product or service to visitors and residents attending the event. Plenty of delicious food will be available, including popular items from The Blackthorn Restaurant & Pub, Potter’s Field, Imperial Pizza, Francesca’s Italian Restaurant, Abbott Road Pizza, Conlon’s Bar & Grill, Sausage Brothers, and kettle corn. In addition to the live Celtic music of the Irish Feis, many family activities will be featured, including free horse-drawn wagon rides, face painting, and basket raffles. The first 750 visitors will receive free Expo 2010 shopping bags.
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SOUTHTOWNS ONLINE TRAVEL & LEISURE SECTION
Southtowns Online is rolling out a new Travel & Leisure section. You will find information about regional destinations as well as listings for vacation homes and resorts. ( Click Here to jump to the page ) We will also be adding a section specifically focusing on the Gulf Coast area and spotlighting tourism businesses that were greatly impacted by the oil disaster. We hope our Western New York readers will enjoy this addition, learn more about the area and consider planning a vacation in the near future. And, as always, we welcome your suggestions and feedback! | ||
A Catholic elementary school that educated generations of South Buffalo residents is about to take on a new life. Groundbreaking ceremonies for the Holy Family Senior Apartments at 920 Tifft St. were held on Aug. 12.
Sponsored by the Diocese of Buffalo and developed by Delta Development of Western New York Inc. and Living Communities LLC, the three-story, nearly 50,000-square-foot building will feature 35 units of affordable low and moderate income senior rental housing for individuals 55 and older. There will be 31 one-bedroom and five two-bedroom apartments. Six of the units will be designated for the frail elderly. The accessible units will include enhancement equipment for both the hearing and visually impaired resident. Catholic Charities of Buffalo will be one of the lead agencies to provide support services to the residents. The South Buffalo Food Pantry, operated by Catholic Charities, will operate out of the complex. In 2009, the pantry served an average 465 households per month, or an average of 1,257 individuals per month. About half of those served were children.
“I am extremely grateful to all of the funders, both government and private sector, who have recognized the importance of this project,” said Bishop Edward U. Kmiec. “The Holy Family Senior Apartments will meet a number of needs in South Buffalo, leading to a stronger, more stable neighborhood. This project is part of the Church’s commitment to find positive re-uses for parish properties that will have a lasting, positive impact on the community.” Buffalo Congressman Brian Higgins was among a number of government officials on hand for the groundbreaking. “Ninety-five years ago Holy Family School first opened at this corner and became a warm and welcoming site bustling with activities for families,” he said. “Today, with the construction of this new affordable senior living center we continue the tradition of providing South Buffalo residents and families a pleasant and convenient place to call home.” | ||
PS BAKERY LOOKING FOR BACKYARD GARDENERS WITH EXTRA BOUNTY
So you've been lovingly tending to your fabulous back yard garden, all season long. Zucchini , squash, glorious tomatoes, herbs of all kinds - it's a virtual cornucopia of natures delights that you're sharing with friends and family. And, for some of you, it doesn't matter how many zucchini and tomato you give away, your kitchen is still overflowing and the garden is still bountiful. What do you do with all of those extras!? Well a yummy answer might be a simple phone call or visit away, to PS Bakery at 1805 Abbott Rd. in Lackawanna. PS Bakery has an interesting and delicious way to use your garden "seconds". Stop in to speak with Carolyn or Paul to find out how you can have scrumptious baked goods made specially from your garden vegetables and herbs. Or give a call : 824-5060. They'll give you all the details. PS Bakery Website: www.PSBakery.southbuffalo.net | ||
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