Cartwright’s Maple Tree Inn is an iconic Western New York destination that is only open a few months out of the year. People flock from far and wide to visit for their endless buckwheat pancakes and famous maple syrup. by Chris Clemens Like so many of his fellow World War II comrades, when my grandfather […]
This skull collection in Bergen is not only a private collection, but also part of Cool Craniums–an online business selling skulls. If you’re looking to start skull collecting, this online shop in Western New York is the perfect place to begin. by Chris Clemens I spend nearly all of my free time trying to discover […]
This roadside shoe tree in East Amherst near Buffalo has been collecting shoes for years. by Chris Clemens In certain Middle Eastern countries it’s considered to be incredibly insulting to throw your shoe at someone. Some Eastern religions remove their shoes before entering a temple. In Slovakia, it’s a Christmas Day tradition to stand with […]
The Pok-A-Dot is a greasy spoon style eatery in Batavia. Since opening in 1953, this little restaurant has become a mainstay in Western New York culture. by Chris Clemens An older, retired man walks in and sits at the counter in the next chair over. He nods first at me and then to the waitress who […]
A roundup of 15 religious sites in Upstate New York. by Chris Clemens For 2015 I’ve given myself a challenge. Each month I’ll be choosing a topic that I think is interesting enough. Then I’ll attempt to find 15 examples of it from my jaunts around New York. My inaugural ’15 for 2015′ was cobblestone […]