Happy 185th Birthday

Coit House, Virginia Street

As Buffalo celebrates its 185th birthday, we thought it only fitting to visit one of the city's historic homes. This one, technically, predates the city. Still got it. Considered by many to be the oldest house in Buffalo, the Coit House, on Virginia Street, was born from the ashes of the fire set by the British in the Battle of Buffalo. Washington and Buffalo were destroyed by the British in the War of 1812. The Burning of Buffalo actually occurred in December of 1813. The Coit House, as it exists today, was built in 1815, with the Incorporation of the City of Buffalo taking place only 17 years later, on April 20th of 1832.

http://history.buffalonet.org/1832.html

http://buffaloah.com/a/va/414/fryer.html

Betty's

Betty's

Passed by Betty's today. The interesting looking building at the corner of Virginia and Cottage has been a number of things over the years, from shoe repair, a juice company, a grocer and a hardware store to a string of delis. Since 2004 it's been Betty's and even on a closed Monday they are far from closed. They have been winning hearts and stomachs all these years because of their work ethic and that special ingredient. Yes, it's love. The team was hard at work inside keeping up with their reputation. They have been anchoring this residential neighborhood on the edge of Allentown for 12 years and consistently delivering. A combo of feel good and health conscious treats has kept them thriving, with no sign of slowing. Personally, we're in pursuit of Betty's legendary Veggie Burger. This one's the real deal for vegans. Supposedly this burger is no poser. I hear that it's so good it will make you want to apologize to the next cow you meet. Speaking of meat, they have that too, and word on the street is that it is pristine. This makes Betty's the perfect spot for a family of blended eating philosophies. So,  prep on, Monday makers of eclectic delicacies, prep on.

http://www.bettysbuffalo.com/

https://foursquare.com/top-places/buffalo/best-places-veggie-burgers