Photo taken by Rose Mattrey

If you appreciate fine art & fine chocolate, visit Chow Chocolat (731 Main St., Buffalo, 843.4388). Focusing on the edible side of art, Halloween-decorated candies are now available in addition to Chow’s delectable assortment of fruit & nut barks, truffles, and fondants. Mint, ginger, and pumpkin flavors are also being infused into Chow’s repertoire of bon bons & espresso beverages (prepared by an in-house Barista). Homemade ginger bread and pumpkin loaves are currently half-off with the purchase of a specialty latte or mocha. If you’re not in the mood for something sweet, try an authentic croissant to accompany an organic coffee or tea. Custom-made chocolates and gourmet cookies (i.e. Russian tea cakes, linzers, windmills) can now be pre-ordered for corporate gatherings, parties, and holiday events.

A special reception will take place at Chow Chocolat for photographer Michael Mulley on Thursday, October 30th (6-9 pm). His works will be on exhibit now thru November 25th.  If you prefer live music to gallery showings, attend Open Mic hosted by Josh Cage on Saturday, November 1st (7-10 pm). If you’re in the mood to dance, free Tango lessons will be held the first Monday of each month (6:30-9:30 pm).

Photo taken by Rose Mattrey

Just Vino (846 Main Street, Buffalo, 725-0166) will finally open its doors on November 1st! The cozy neighborhood enoteca will give curious connoisseurs a chance to round out their palates by sampling Old & New World wines faring from Australia, Europe, and the America’s. The well-rounded list (divided by winery, region, year, and cost) will rotate monthly depending on which new labels the owners acquire during their tasting travels. Epicureans will be pleased to find tapas-style snacks like artisan cheese platters, imported meats (i.e. Chorizo & Jamon), breads, spreads, and olives to accompany wine by the glass or bottle.