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The Bar Fight Dominator: Massive Slingshot Designed to Neutralize Rowdy Drunks

Mike Adams — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 19:57:02 +0000

Anyone who has ever been close to the knock-down, drag-out action of a bar fight knows that it never takes long before the red-faced climate shifts. Within a matter of moments, two drunken idiots throwing haymakers can turn into a full-on battle royale, where everything in the room that isn’t tied down becomes a viable weapon.

10 Fictional Bars You Can Actually Visit

Carl Pettit — Sat, 10 Nov 2012 15:38:36 +0000

If you’re a TV and cinema buff, as well as a barfly, you just might be able to combine your passions together. The characters inhabiting our film and television fantasy worlds need places to hang out, just like we do.Sometimes those trendy spots (or dives) are works of the writers’ imaginations, like Central Perk in [...]

7 Buffalo Karaoke Spots — Now Go Sing Your Heart Out!

Meagan Walker — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 11:00:35 +0000

It’s a worldwide guilty pleasure. It’s somewhat embarrassing, yet fun. It’s empowering, yet blush inducing, if you flop. It’s karaoke, and it’s alive and well. Here in Buffalo, there’s seemingly no shortage of venues to hit up when you want to belt out your favorite ’80s tune or a song off Jagged Little Pill. Here [...]

Best Place To Celebrate Cinco de Mayo In Buffalo

Brad Hohman — Fri, 04 May 2012 15:34:35 +0000

Buffalo has no shortage of great Mexican restaurants, everything from fancy places to take a date to hole in the wall joints to hang with friends. This weekend is Cinco de Mayo and we have put together a list of our favorite Mexican restaurants to celebrate May 5th. Or any other day of the year. [...]

Minors Banned From Chippewa Strip!

Josh — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:26:29 +0000

As you may have heard, Mayor Byron Brown has signed a new ordinance saying that individuals under the age of 21 are no longer allowed in Chippewa bars past 10pm every night of the week except Thursdays. The whole idea is to stop underage drinking and violence--which is part of the reason why many people will NOT go down to the Chippewa strip. Me, personally....I have always tried to stay away from the area. I'm more of an Irish tavern drinkin', local bar lovin' type of guy.

The new rule is definitely a step in the right direction, but even if you ......

Best Places To Watch The Super Bowl In Buffalo – Our Top Ten

Staff — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:45:24 +0000

The Super Bowl is just around the corner and you want to watch the Patriots and the Giants battle on a huge Hi-Def TV. Buffalo has some great sports bars and restaurants geared for doing just that. Here are our favorite places for watching the Super Bowl in around Buffalo.

Best Bars in the Buffalo Suburbs – Our Top Five

Steve Riter — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:41:48 +0000

Are you sick and tired of getting nudged by dudes with popped collars and Jersey shore haircuts on Chippewa? Luckily when the big city gets you down there is a healthy alternative. Luckily living in Buffalo not only means that you can hit the town hard without hitting your wallet hard, you can also drive 15 minutes in any direction and find a plethora of decent suburban watering holes.

Study Says Wednesday Night Is Your Best Chance to Get Lucky

Jack FM Staff — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 20:40:14 +0000

Any plans for Wednesday night? Me neither. I know the perfect place.

A study using member profile information from the dating website OK Cupid was able to conclude that Wednesday is the night of the week in which patrons at a bar are most likely to be open to a commitment-less sexual experience with somebody they just met.

Statistician Nate Silver, who worked with OK Cupid on the study, followed up by asking bartenders if the s

Behind the Pine – Episode 1 [VIDEO] [NSFW]

Joe DiNardo — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 21:25:47 +0000

I've known Donny for something like 4 years now and this is probably the first time I've ever spoken to him before like 9pm. Clutterbuck works at Faherty's on Elmwood in Buffalo. When he's not ranting into the camera or slinging drinks he plays the keytar (seriously) in a band called Quintana. He also wears the tightest jeans I've ever seen on a man (or even woman, for that matter).

5 Amazing Places for Late Night Eats in Buffalo

Joe DiNardo — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:33:23 +0000

We've all been there, it's after midnight and maybe you've had a couple (too many) adult beverages...Then it hits you, hunger. Luckily we live in one of the best cities in the country for foodies late at night (trust me, I've gone drinking and eating in every major US city). Here are my Top 5 Best Places for Late Night Food in The Queen City.