The Colden Mill Restaurant has officially reopened under the ownership of local proprietors Chuck Morlock and Chef Matt Webb. The duo is writing a fresh chapter in the mill’s 183-year history with a series of building updates and renovations, as well as a new contemporary American menu, featuring both comfort food and many local favorites.

"The mill has always been known for its great character, and I think folks are really going to be surprised by all the work we have done to rehabilitate and preserve the restaurant’s entrance, bar and dining areas, kitchen, and bathrooms," said Owner Chuck Morlock. "And we aren’t done yet, next up is a series of improvements to the banquet facility."

The weather is getting cooler, the leaves are beginning to change colors and Brick Oven Bistro & Deli is introducing some delicious new seasonal beers to its selection of 18 craft beers on tap. It must be fall!

New seasonal offerings at the popular South Buffalo restaurant include Southern Tier Pumking, Samuel Adams Octoberfest, Flying Bison Oktoberfest and Great Lakes Oktoberfest! Coming soon will be the popular Autumn Ale from Breckenridge Brewery.

The new Dog Ears Café has officially opened its doors at 688 Abbott Road in South Buffalo, sharing a building with the nonprofit Dog Ears Bookstore. A special grand opening celebration will take place on Saturday, Jan. 12, and will feature food and drink specials, raffles and readings.

Hours at the new café are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. (Limited hours are in effect until Jan. 2.) The interior of the building has been redesigned to allow for easy customer flow between the bookstore and the café.