Tea Time

Angelica Tea Room on Washington Street

The lounge that thinks it's a tea house, Angelica Tea Room is open for business. Yes, they actually have tea, and even cucumber sandwiches, as well as a plethora of cocktails to choose from. It's no Club Diablo, but I hear they play some nice music too. Check out their mission statement ...

angelicatearoom.com

Oshun

Oshun

Oshun is rocking their Dollar Oyster Night at the charming former Waldorf Astoria Luncheon Counter and Florsheim Shoe Store, corner of Washington and East Huron. The building, built in 1946, has been splendidly redesigned to complement the original structure, replete with cozy elegant booths, Art Deco flourishes and frescoes by Sarah Fonzi.

http://www.oshunseafood.com/

Electric Tower

Electric Tower

The Electric Tower, at Genesee and Washington Streets, was built in 1912. The building design was inspired by the Electric Tower featured at the Pan American Exposition of 1901. Its octagonal shape, along with the white terracotta facade captures natural light, as well as night time illumination, living up to its name and making it one of the most spectacular looking buildings in Buffalo.

Market Arcade

Market Arcade

Completed in 1892,  the building known as the Palace Arcade became Buffalo's only shopping arcade. This historic treasure was designed by E.B. Green and William Wicks. Taking the popular elements of its European counterparts, the covered market tied busy Main Street to the outdoor markets of Washington Street. The building, consisting of three floors of space for shops and offices covered by a frosted glass ceiling, was the predecessor to the modern mall. With the decline of the city in the 1970's the building closed and remained unseen for 20 years. In 1995, following a lot of renovation, this beautiful building was reborn. The building is now home to the likes of Squeaky Wheel, Buffalo Adore, and CEPA Gallery. The beauty of its interior is only equaled by its incredible facade. This Buffalo Landmark is also on the National Register of Historic Places. The arcade is accessible by Washington and our thankfully restored Main Street, now open to horseless carriages again.