Cheektovegas has a country club? No memberships required. Meagan Doxtad goes inside Cheektowaga Country Club, the kitschy Genesee Street destination: ow.ly/8REF50ZXQ9t Photos by Stephen Gabris

More than 10,000 units sold in under 10 minutes. Now, Buffalo-based OM NEW YORK has its sights set on global expansion. Erin Habes takes us behind the seams: ow.ly/2qjy50ZXPJI

Buffalo native Anna Hezel is back with a new book, this time devoted to the humble olive. The food writer returns home November 7 for a signing and talk with @ReadItandEatBox for her fourth book, The Little Book of Olives.

GIVEAWAY 🎟️ Buffalo’s Olmsted parks deserve a little celebrating! Spree is giving away two tickets to Party for the Parks, an autumn masquerade supporting @bfloparks. October 29 | The Show at Shea's Seneca Enter to win by October 16. Must be 21+ ow.ly/PxxH50ZX1xu

What is a weed, and who gets to decide? Crystal C. Campbell looks at the many histories of Mimosa pudica, a plant dismissed as a weed despite its medicinal, cultural and scientific significance. ow.ly/T10Y50ZVWYb Story by M. Delmonico Connolly Photo by Brandon Watson

Natalie Neumann knows a thing or two about keeping Buffalo well dressed. Read Katie Smith’s Q&A with the woman behind Riverside: ow.ly/w41P50ZVy8M Photo by kc kratt

For a decade, Thursday Night Terrors has been giving Buffalo horror fans a place to gather, whether at the Amherst Dipson Theatres or under the summer sky at the Transit Drive-In. ow.ly/ZWmM50ZVwJS Photos by Max Collins

One of the @BPArtCenter's biggest exhibitions to date puts Buffalo fashion history on display. Read Schondra Aytch’s story for a closer look at FIT: Buffalo Fashion, Identity, and Transformation: ow.ly/Xt8050ZVtoe Photo by kc kratt

Three years ago, Kate Welshofer announced on live television she was leaving Channel 2. In her latest column for Spree, Kate reflects on how often we move through life without knowing the impact we’re having: ow.ly/VScU50ZUAKH

Buffalo, we have some bittersweet news: Waxlight Bar à Vin will close at the end of 2026, with New Year’s Eve marking its final night of service. Read our inside look at Waxlight’s final months and what’s next for its four owners. ow.ly/whaw50ZUrIz

From 1.5 million followers to a pizza trailer in his hometown. Arcade native Alex Dispence, aka Supchef, brought his solid pies and pinsa-like-wraps to the road with Supchef GO, spending most of its time in Arcade Wednesday through Sunday.

The Roycroft legacy is turning 50. Sandy Starks sits down with Peter Potter, president of RALA and Master Artisan, to look at five decades of craftsmanship, the enduring influence of Elbert Hubbard, and the next gen of artists. ow.ly/A0Sf50ZTK7s Photos by kc kratt

Hockey is back and Buffalo Sabres WAGs are putting a fresh spin on a very old tradition: wearing his jacket. In our October issue, Kellie Mazur looks at how the classic varsity jacket has evolved: ow.ly/3o0K50ZTCyx Pictured: Rachel Thompson wearing a Tom Barnett jacket.

Ever heard of a room you can actually feel? Just beyond Delaware Ave, the Harmonic Egg surrounds visitors with sound, vibration, light, and color, creating an immersive experience designed to help you slow down and tune in. Tara Erwin takes us inside: ow.ly/4QYT50ZTgx7

There’s a nearly 200-year-old orchard hiding in East Aurora and it’s at the heart of The Cider Project, a small cidery tucked inside Buffalo’s East Side. Read Christa Glennie's full story: ow.ly/kmzo50ZTaJE Photos by Beki Tomasello

Hertel Avenue has a way of grabbing your heart. After a difficult few weeks, now is a good time to show up for the businesses that make the neighborhood so special. Take a stroll and use Spree’s interactive map, featuring #FriendsofSpree: ow.ly/o2IH50ZRbwY

John Tavares joined the Buffalo Bandits in their inaugural season in 1992 and went on to become one of the most decorated players in lacrosse. Now a three-time Hall of Famer, he’s entering another season as the team’s head coach. ow.ly/Bi8750ZSNzs

Fall in Western New York means apple season, and plenty of local cider to go with it. Check out Christa Glennie's roundup of cideries from Buffalo to Ellicottville and beyond to find your next pour (there's even an interactive map). ow.ly/hBbb50ZR6Nz

For 12 years, 43North has helped reshape Buffalo’s startup and business landscape. Now, as the organization awards its final $5 million, it’s looking back at what it built and what comes next. Read Kelsey Hanks’ story in the October issue of Buffalo Spree.