Skating through History: The Hockey Hall of Fame

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Hockey has always been a favorite sport of mine — both to play and watch since I was a young kid. I’d never been to any sports Hall of Fame and I felt like this was the right place to start. 

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The Anchor Bar – Home of the original Buffalo Wing

Photo of Anchor Bar entrance and their original buffalo wings
The home of the original buffalo wing? No questions asked; visiting the Anchor Bar in Buffalo made it on my bucket list immediately. The more difficult challenge — when would I ever be (372 miles away from home) in Buffalo?
 
While planning a road trip to Toronto, it became clear that passing through Buffalo was inevitable. Bingo. My chance had finally arrived. There was no chance I was going to blow this opportunity. It’s happening.

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Hiding in Rochester with the Genesee Brew House

Genesee Brew House, Rochester NY
Clicking around Google Maps late one night, I stumbled upon the Genesee Brew House — 5 hours and 20 minutes -or- 333 miles away from me. I knew immediately that I had to go.
 

But when? In 2025, I found myself in upstate New York, just an hour away, and made the detour. And, wow, am I glad I did.

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15 long years. Finally tried White Manna burgers.

White Manna in Hackensack NJ

I’ve been waiting to try White Manna in Hackensack NJ for more than 15 years. It is one of the teeniest hamburger spots you’ll find anywhere! Very appropriately, they specialize in small burger sliders. I finally visited.

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