South Buffalo’s popular Brick Oven Bistro & Deli continues to expand its services and will begin offering Sunday brunch on Nov. 11. Brunch service will run from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sundays, followed by regular dinner service through 8 p.m.

“We are truly overwhelmed by the support we’ve received from the community, and we are always listening to the suggestions of our loyal customers,” said co-owner John Glavey. “Since opening our doors in February, we’ve expanded our hours and added catering services. And, we will continue to make changes that will allow us to grow and strengthen our business and help Western New York’s economy.”

Alli and I are on record as being lovers of East Aurora, so it should be no surprise that I fell in love all over again when we visited Aurora Brew Works last weekend. We stopped in East Aurora for a lunch at Elm Street Bakery (one of our favorites) and happened to drive by ABW and Alli noticed their sign outside. I assumed the building was a standard craft beer retail store but was very pleasantly surprised when I walked in and saw a couple tables and taps.

Aurora Brew Works is part beer store and part bar, you will find a large selection of craft beers that are available for purchase as 6 packs and single bottles. For just an extra $1 you can pay a corking fee and enjoy the beer right there at the store.

A grand opening event to celebrate the opening of Go Veggies Cafe & Mini Market will take place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, July 28 and 29, at Buffalo’s newest vegetarian restaurant. Go Veggies Cafe is located at 264 Bryant St. in the Elmwood Village, just steps from Elmwood Avenue and Women & Children’s Hospital of Buffalo.