Buffalo Spree - July/August 2011

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	Stephen Besecker Move over, Tom Clancy; here comes a WNY-born spy franchise Rick Ohler
	Game On: Bob Rich's sporting life One of Buffalo's favorite people pens his memoir Christopher Schobert
	A collector-collection mash-up at CAM "Mead and curator Michael J. Beam have assembled a visually diverse, conceptually unified exhibition lovingly spotlighting the symbiotic relationship that binds artists, museums, and collectors." Bruce Adams
	Ted's and Theodore's: Family shake-up in hot dog heaven "With locally owned mom-and-pop restaurants becoming as rare as independent book stores, ... discord among the family behind one of Buffalo’s most iconic establishments is newsworthy by definition." Christopher Schobert
	2011 Calendar of Garden Walks Looking to enjoy a lovely garden walk? We've got a list of WNY walks taking place in July & August. Buffalo Spree
	July/August 2011 Editor's Letter Our annual "Best of" issue also brings crossword puzzles and double covers. Elizabeth Licata
Archive » Eat
	In the Field: Daniel & Jane Oles of Promised Land CSA "Some may consider Oles traditional in harkening back to former customs, but in most people’s eyes, he is setting the trend for Western New York growers and restaurants." Courtney Bajdas
	We’ll Drink to That: A toast to botanical cocktails Summer gardens can easily translate into delicious and refreshing cocktails. Julia Burke
	Budget Crunch: Shish Kebab Express Big bites for under five bucks Rachel Fix Dominguez
	Burger DIY/Making your own burger mix is the key to a better burger "You don’t have to own a restaurant, or a lot of gear, to get burgers worth bragging about off your own grill or griddle." Kevin Purdy
	The Foodies: Mary Tomaselli: A foodie not to be forgotten Tomaselli was one of the WNY restaurant industry's most incredible people. Vicki G. Marshall and Margaret M. Toohey
	Burger Battle: She says plancha, he says charbroil Spree writer Alan Bedenko and food editor Christa Glennie Seychew quibble over some of WNY's best burgers. Christa Glennie Seychew & Alan Bedenko
Archive » On the Town
	Celebrity Bartending Annual Fundraiser Terry Parsell Hilmey
	Hot 5: Chalk Walk Competition A highlight at Lewiston's Art Festival Christopher Schobert
	Summer affair A fun fundraiser for Hospice Buffalo Terri Parsell Hilmey
	America’s Grape Country Wine Festival The world's largest Concord grape growing region celebrates! Andra Cernavskis
	Theater Review: Shaw marks its first half century "Shaw Festival marks its fiftieth anniversary by paying homage to its past while looking to the future." Heather J. Violanti
	Labor Day weekend at the Detroit Jazz Festival "Held for the past thirty-one years ... the Detroit Jazz Festival features many of the hottest and most revered names in jazz ... " Phil Nyhuis
	Hot 5: Buffalo Brewfest One of summer's hottest events! Christopher Schobert
	Hot 5: The Hip are here! Buffalo's favorite Canadian band plays the Central Wharf Christopher Schobert
	Frederick Law Olmsted Gala Don't miss this year's themed gala Terri Parsell Hilmey
	Wines in the Wild A favorite annual fundraiser supports the ever-improving Buffalo Zoo Buffalo Spree
	Star Lights at the Buffalo Museum of Science Cocktails under the stars Christopher Schobert
	MusicalFare takes another shot at Sinatra "My Way: A Tribute to Frank Sinatra" marks a significant evolution in how MusicalFare creates new musicals Darwin Mcpherson
	Putt for penguins with the Aquarium of Niagara Terri Parsell Hilmey
	Gallery View: Videosphere World on a screen Elizabeth Licata
	Hot 5: Buffalo Society of Artists Gallery at Artpark Local artists on view at Artpark Christopher Schobert
Archive » Spree Insider
	July/August 2011 Spree Insider Andra Cernavskis
Archive » The Good Life
	The Dirt: Best of WNY, the plant edition So many plants, so little time and space! Sally Cunningham
	NOTL—always an extraordinary destination Jana Eisenberg
	Golf is part of the plan at Chautauqua Golf the day away at one of WNY's most beautiful courses. Ronald S. Montesano
	Chautauqua Institituion's Athenaeum Hotel "Higher learning and finer lodging" Nancy J. Parisi
	Jewish culture gets a home of its own in Chautauqua "The newest of the denominational houses on the Chautauqua Institution's grounds." Barry A. Muskat
	Get Outside: Wilderness, WNY-style Camping, hiking, and exploring in Allegany State Park. Brian Castner

	Best of WNY 2011: Eat This V The people (and cocktails) that make WNY restaurants special. Buffalo Spree
	Best of WNY 2011: Eat This IV Dining out! Buffalo Spree
	Best of WNY 2011: Eat This III Western New York's best sweet treats. Buffalo Spree
	Best of WNY 2011: Eat This II Fan of breakfast? You'll love this list from our Best of WNY feature. Buffalo Spree
	Best of WNY 2011: Eat This I Burgers, and beer, and fish fry, oh my! Burgers, and beer, and fish fry, oh my! The Best of WNY's casual dining options. Buffalo Spree
	Best of WNY 2011: Shopaholic IV The final web installment of our favorite places to shop in WNY! Buffalo Spree
	Best of WNY 2011: Shopaholic III WNY's best massage, pedicure, haircut, and more. Buffalo Spree
	Best of WNY 2011: Shopaholic II Fashion, fashion, fashion!! Buffalo Spree
	Best of WNY 2011: Shopaholic I An interesting start to the four web posts that will showcase our "Best of" winners in this category Buffalo Spree
	Best of WNY 2011: It's the people IV Most colorful WNYer, favorite local scandal, best dressed, and more! Buffalo Spree kc kratt
	Best of WNY 2011: It's the people III Spree's picks for best people and teams in the WNY sports scene Buffalo Spree Courtesy of the Green Bay Packers
	Best of WNY 2011: It's the people II Some of our best local personalities Buffalo Spree Photo by kc kratt
	"Best of" crossword solution revealed! The answers to the July/August crossword puzzle. Buffalo Spree
	Best of WNY 2011: It's the people I The Arts and a few of those who make WNY's art scene so extraordinary Buffalo Spree Photo by kc kratt
	Best of WNY: Eye Candy Part II Some of our favorite places and spaces Buffalo Spree kc kratt
	Best of WNY: Eye Candy Part I WNY's best neighborhood, sights, parks, and photo ops top the list... Buffalo Spree Image by Nancy J. Parisi
	Best of WNY: Out & About Part IV Eating and drinking around town
	Best of WNY: Out & About Part III Some of our favorite places and things to do! Buffalo Spree kc kratt
	Best of WNY 2011: Out & About Part II Our taverns and music houses Buffalo Spree Sportsmens Tavern
	Best of WNY 2011: Out & About Part I Buffalo Spree MusicalFare's "My Fair Lady"
	Buffalo Spree's Best of Western New York Winners All the winners from our 2011 list.
	Welcome to the 2011 Best of WNY! Buffalo Spree

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