A young namesake owner spends two hours daily there sipping hot chocolate and reading manga at the West Side spot.

Fry Baby's owner says she's selling her equipment and the Five Points shop won't ever return.

Pete's Place owner Peter Flanagan is betting on downtown Buffalo, opening Sam's Benedict next door despite years of Main Street roadwork.

ERTH plans murals, soccer on the big screen and mango lassis inside the historic Hotel Lafayette downtown.

Chick’n Time has opened next to Charley’s Philly Steaks, bringing hand-breaded tenders to Cheektowaga.

Pop In 717 fuses oxtail, escovitch lobster and seven-hour short ribs under one Lackawanna roof. Chef Beverley Garraway leads the kitchen.

A former auto shop near Delta Sonic is being remodeled, with Wingstop and Domino's among the tenants.

The Penfield-born breakfast chain has grown to four Rochester-area spots.

Alisa and Alicia Officer are expanding beyond their 899 Main Street café to scale up roasting at 1476 Main Street.

Owner Karina Krantz is saying goodbye to her Maple Road café, but gift certificates still work through Halloween.

Rachel Jolbert's new café at 120 Lockport St. pairs baking classes with a 10-seat micro café.

Michael Dimmer is bringing a drinks-first sibling bar to Snyder, betting small plates and zero-proof pours can carry a narrow Main Street space.

Sheesh is moving into former Cheesy Chick and Carmine's sites; its website advertises a $13 lunch special.