Wegman's - Not Your Typical Grocery

I finally went to Wegman's this week, after the staff here in Buffalo suggested it almost every day. My response [before finally giving in] was somewhere along the lines of "Okay people, thank you, but I'm looking for like a restaurant, not a grocery store". I need to take people's suggestions more often because I've been to Wegman's twice now and I think I'm going to go there again today!

 

Wegman's is seriously so cute. They have a little area to sit inside and when the weather is nice, they have seating outside as well! The Cafe side of the grocery store has absolutely everything you could imagine. Sushi, Subs, Vegetarian, Indian, Asian, Soup, Salad, Thanksgiving style meals, AND THE LIST GOES ON! I snapped a few pictures, to give you a better idea.

And the greatest thing of all.... they have ALL nutritional information listed. EVERYTHING! It's perfect for me because when I'm on the road, I'm always wondering how many calories I'm putting in my body. This has made is so easy to enjoy lunch and not worry that I just ate a 1,000 calorie bowl of soup!

And the Sushi wasn't bad either ;)

Just like healthy fast food, we need more Wegman's all over the country!

Niagara Falls!

When I found out I'd be in Buffalo for two weeks, I was sure that I would make my way to see Niagara Falls at some point. Someone suggested that I hop on the Maid of the Mist boat, so I can get a close up view of the falls. It sounded like an okay idea... until someone reminded me that Jim & Pam got married there! That's all it took and I was IN!

I wonder if they hated the hot box ponchos as much as I did? They keep you dry but make you feel like you're trapped in a trash bag.

Oh sweet Jim, I love you.

Ahh a nice picture of this random family.

Breathtaking views! The pictures really don't do it justice. I posted a lot of pictures so check em out!

$12 well spent :) The tour happens every 15 minutes so no need to make big plans, just head over. Also, you don't need your passport because you're only "technically" in Canada.

The view from the other side wasn't as exciting but still beautiful.

View from the boat

Again, view from the boat, before we got drenched!

My coworker, and new friend, Matt!

Had to get a tourist pose! [And so did the kid next to me]

I've heard from many Buffalo residents that there are four things to do in Buffalo: Go to Niagara Falls [check], drink Canadian beer [check], Shop [check - and seriously, amazing outlet malls and regular malls. There are so many malls!], and lastly, eat Buffalo Wings. So, the last thing I need to do is try Buffalo Wings at the famous Anchor Bar! Stay tuned :)

Blue Monk

I went exploring on my first night in Buffalo with my coworker and found a nice little gastropub in downtown [semi ghetto] Buffalo.

Blue Monk is all about the beer. I looked weird wanting a glass of wine so I switched to a brew, and I'm glad I did :)

Duck Frites - basically fries that have been cooked in duck fat. Seriously, amazing.

This picture doesn't do it justice but please know that this was up there on the list of my favorite meals. I got the short rib sandwich and took the tip of the sandwich off and it was so great.

My coworker got the mussels... these pictures suck.

We were there on a Monday night and it was crazy!! For a second, I looked around and thought it might be Friday but no, still Monday. If you ever find yourself in Buffalo, go to Blue Monk. And get that sandwich!!!