By Chad Neal
Another revolution around the sun brings us to the pinnacle of the year for Ellicottville. It all leads up to Fall Fest. This is the largest festival Ellicottville hosts throughout the twelve-month cycle (and we have several). The size of the festival has grown throughout the decades as our Village and Town itself. We see change every year, hence this yearly article giving a brief review of the new businesses that have come to find this Bubble of Awesomeness their home. We’ve seen many new places come into Ellicottville and it is going to keep growing and seeing new ventures arise every year. This list is just as exciting as the past years’ Insider’s Guide, it should give a condensed commentary of the growth we have seen this past year.
The Vintage Hairpin
23 Jefferson Street, Ellicottville
(716) 803-7318
The Vintage Hairpin is the newest salon in Ellicottville in the same building on Jefferson St. as 716 Realty. This is the second location for the owners as their first was established in Gowanda, New York. It is a full amenity salon that offers styling, cutting, color and more. They are looking to branch out to cosmetology and spa services and esthetics. They can be contacted by calling 716-803-7318.
Hildalgo Grill Mexican Restaurant
32 Washington Street, Ellicottville
(716) 699-1141
The newest eatery in Ellicottville is the authentic Mexican restaurant located on Washington St. right where Tips-Up Cafe was located, between The Gin Mill and Madigan’s. This family-owned bar and grill serves up delicious and authentic Mexican cuisine and they have a full bar as well. The atmosphere is genuine and the staff and family are friendly and accommodating. Easily found on the main drag, Hildalgo Grill is a very popular new addition to Ellicottville. The menu is extensive and the cuisine is legitimate!
Cygaro
32 Washington Street, Ellicottville
(716) 430-8938
Cygaro Cigar Club and Lounge is located right on Washington St. up the stairs next to Hildalgo Grill. It is a luxury lounge that offers a large selection of premium cigars. The experts there will also share advice on choosing the perfect cigar. Comfortable seating areas for the cigar aficionado to enjoy the sweet smoke and aromas of fine tobacco at this new style business in Ellicottville. They claim it is the perfect spot to elevate your senses and enjoy the finer things in life.
Old West Co.
18 Washington Street, Ellicottville
(716) 378-5278
Another business which opened recently at 18 Washington Street in the Village is Old West Co. This boutique offers the styles of the old west variety that many western resort towns have found to be popular. Dubbed as a “Western store with a modern kick”, they are marketing their style in hats, boots and fashion that are “country western forward”. They offer a hat bar for customers to personalize their own cowboy hats with bands, colors, and feathers and they also offer fashion cowboy boots for women and western-style shorts, skirts, dresses and more. For men, they have boots, belts, wallets and are bringing in more men’s clothing as well. Locally owned, this style is pure Ellicottville and mountain resort minded.
3 Sprouts Children’s Boutique
13 Monroe Street, Ellicottville
3SproutsChildrensBoutique@gmail.com
Located at 13 Monroe Street, this new shoppe in Ellicottville offers stylish clothing and a modern shopping experience for kids “just born through to their teenage years”. A lot of Buffalo Bills apparel is on the racks along with stylish clothing for the children and toys, accessories, and gifts. There is also a selection of home and nursery decor. They keep a variety of local items in stock with a rotation plan to keep it up to date. There is a room just for Buffalo Bills fans for both adults and kids with accessories, hats, and books. Homemade wooden Bills decor is also available.
Ellicottville Bake Shop
5a East Washington Street, Ellicottville
(716) 636-7600
Not open yet, but soon, as construction is still under way in the building next to Kwik Fill, the Ellicottville Bake shop will offer breads and baked goods that will be wafting the aromas throughout the village every morning as they make their delectable baked goods. Croissants and scones, specialty breads and made to order goods will also be offered at 5 Washington Street in the plaza. And adjacent to them in the same building the comeback of Hatchet Ratchet will be opening soon as well. Be on the lookout.
The Daily City Train
2 Bristol Lane, Ellicottville
(716) 699-1039
Ellicottville locals Brenda and Chris Perks helped to get the outdoor skate park built at the Village Park in Ellicottville and have also opened up an indoor skate park and skate shop. Daily City Train may seem familiar as the punk band Rancid has a hit song with the same name, but the newest and prototypical place in Ellicottville located next to Tim & Bonnies on Bristol Lane, Daily City Train offers a dynamic indoor skate park along with skateboards, protective gear, branded apparel, and accessories. Most wheeled rides are welcome including boards, bikes, roller skates and scooters. You can grind all year long, outdoors at the park or indoors at Daily City Train.
Hostable EVL
www.hostableevl.com
More of an internet style and not a brick-and-mortar place to find a place to stay in the area, Hostable says they make sure your stay exceeds your expectations. With the growth of the internet and Ellicottville’s draw, using this localized website to find accommodations here is putting more visitors in the spot they really want to stay in for a stop-over in Ellicottville. Find them at hostableevl.com
Ellicottville Rentals, LLC
Ellicottville Rentals, LLC is a firm that has also set up an internet style viewing site to find just the right place for people to stay in Ellicottville for a weekend or a week or a month or longer. These new helpful sites can put the most discerning holiday maker satisfied with their stay here in Ellicottville. They can be found on Facebook at Ellicottville Rentals, LLC.
716 Realty and Vacation Rentals
Another place to check out the realty and rentals is on Jefferson Street across from the Holy Name of Mary Catholic Church. This building used to house Ava Grace Fashions, but now has a couple new businesses there and a vacation rental as well, with great off-street parking. 716 Realty is new to Ellicottville and has the short-term visitor in mind. They can also be found on the internet of course at 716realtygroup.com
Aranar LLC
Aranar is a modern luxury getaway for couples. An opulent place tucked in the peaceful woods of Ellicottville, it is offered as a secluded retreat where you can escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life while still being in the heart of all the excitement. With all the luxury an affluent tourist desires Aranar offers seclusion close enough to the village to give you a haven giving the perfect blend of “tranquility and excitement” Aranar can be found online at aranar.com
Enjoy these new establishments along with the familiar places here in Ellicottville and enjoy yourselves this weekend during Fall Festival. Please be respectful of the property owners and businesses and help keep this place the Bubble of Awesomeness that it is.