07/19/07 01:38 - 71ºF - ID#40162

Hello estrip

Im moving to bflo in a few weeks and am very excited about it. I have been living in Syracuse for the last 6 years. I have definitely have had some of the best times in my life living there. But Im ready to do something else really. Im going to UB in the fall for Biochemistry. I have spent the last two years catching up on all of the stuff I either didn't pay attention to in high school or completely ignored in college the first time.
My sister in law (e:lizabeth) told me about this site and I have been lurking ever since. This site is pretty interesting and it seems like there is definitely some life in Buffalo. Im really a blogging slacker but I guess I will have lots of free time after I move. Im hoping the neighborhood im living in is cool I found a place at Allen and N pearl and it seems to be interesting enough. Im just not sure where to go grocery shopping yet.

jbeatty writes at 06:27:19 07/20/07 - Comment #21027: That Tapas place was a bit out there for me although I did get a giant wine glass for my beer. But I am definately excited for wings at Lenova's. I also need to try this beef on weck stuff that I hear about so much.

I am glad to see there is at least a Wegmans near by. I was under the impression that Tops was my only option for a large supermarket.

tinypliny writes at 12:19:24 07/20/07 - Comment #21021: Seeing as no one put in the plug for *the best* grocery in town... here are three BIG CHEERS for Guercio & Sons Inc.!!!

Recent reviews & photos of this wonderful store on estrip:
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carolinian writes at 10:56:21 07/19/07 - Comment #21020: Glad to see you posting. I think that (e:lizabeth) made the right call by referring you here. There's plenty of interesting/cool people on the site and they occasionally throw insane parties.

When you get into town we should hit Lenova's. It's not the amazingly ecletic/scary experience that was the Ithaca Tapas place was several weekends ago, but they've got really good wings.

As for grocery stores, I'm for wegmans. They have better produce than Tops and in my experience it's usually cheaper. I've also got a B.J's wholesale membership if you want to tag along the next time I go bulk shopping.

deeglam writes at 06:06:27 07/19/07 - Comment #21012: yay! buffalo is wonderful! I am moving back to buffalo in a few months as well....welcome to (e:strip) and welcome to buffalo!

chico writes at 02:20:28 07/19/07 - Comment #21004: Hey, (e:jbeatty), welcome to Buffalo, (e:strip) and the neighborhood (I'm also on N Pearl near Allen). I really like the 'hood a lot, walkable to much good stuff (including downtown) and just a few steps from the Allen/Medical Metro station.

When you come to town, let me know if I can lend a hand with the move.

joshua writes at 11:25:29 07/19/07 - Comment #20997: Oh - PS - for groceries, Wegman's on Amherst St., or Tops on Grant St. or Elmwood, the Co-Op near Elmwood and Auburn for your higher priced hippie food.

joshua writes at 11:24:29 07/19/07 - Comment #20996: I have a friend that used to live exactly in that location - have fun w/your move!

mk writes at 11:06:28 07/19/07 - Comment #20995: welcome to buffalo and to the strip!

tinypliny writes at 09:35:47 07/19/07 - Comment #20991: Hey, welcome to downtown Buffalo! I used to walk the whole length of N.Pearl on my way to work everyday, till I found the super short short-cut. :) It's a beautiful neighbourhood.

Grocery shopping is lots of fun in downtown, if you are an enthusiastic walker. (And walking around downtown and Elmwood is an excellent experience) If you have a car, well... its a breeze. I am in the process of reviewing every grocery around downtown, down to the smallest of corner stores. However, they are not unbiased reviews. I am a vegetarian and I focus on fresh produce and prices (being a graduate student makes you price-conscious).

I moved here from Rochester, and I think I am slowly falling in love with the place. As someone once commented not long ago, its hard not to like Buffalo, but getting there takes some time.