VISIT FINDLAY

As the vibrant colors of fall begin to emerge, Findlay, Ohio becomes a charming haven for those seeking the perfect fall experience. With a wide range of activities and attractions, Findlay offers something for everyone.

Start your morning by grabbing a fresh cup of coffee and a delicious pastry from Coffee Amici or The Baker’s Cafe. Spend the day strolling through Downtown Findlay and explore local boutiques. Grab a cozy candle from Elida Candle Company, a soft sweater from River + Road, or a piece of locally made pottery from Hand + Home Co.

Unwind in the evening at one of Findlay’s celebrated local breweries. Enjoy Findlay Brewing Company’s heated beer garden, or stop by False Chord Brewing to catch their rotating lineup of food trucks.

Embrace the autumn season in Findlay and leave with cherished memories and a heart filled with the warmth of the season. Plan your visit today. 419-422-3315, visitfindlay.com

Chicken Winner

BUFFALO WING TRAIL BUFFALO, NEW YORK

Never ask for ranch. at’s the only rule to remember on the Bu alo Wing Trail. Bu alo’s culinary scene has blossomed with chef-driven restaurants and multicultural o erings, but the humble chicken wing remains an enduring legacy. e dish was invented here a er all.

It’s di cult to imagine now, but chicken wings were once considered unappealing and used only for stock. at perception changed forever in 1964 when Bu alo resident Teressa Bellissimo, owner of Anchor Bar, served up a plate of the now-famous food in her special sauce with a side of blue cheese and some celery.

Anchor Bar is one of 14 restaurants on the selfguided culinary tour and the spot where hungry travelers can taste the original, hot-pepper-butter-sauced dish that started it all. At other stops, sample creative variations such as Glen Park Tavern’s Sicilian wings covered with Parmesan cheese, garlic, basil and oregano or Lenox Grill’s Korean BBQ wings. ose looking to stick to more classic styles will like the Painted Wings (each piece is hand-brushed with house-made sauce) available at Bar-Bill Tavern, or the old-school, crispy wings with a splash of Frank’s Red Hot served at Gabriel’s Gate.

It’s not only the tasty wings that are appealing on the Bu alo Wing Trail, but also the chance to explore and get to know the city itself. Sitting on the back patio of the historic Irish tavern Gene McCarthy’s, visitors can catch a view of the grain elevators that once fed the East Coast. e spot’s specialty is the McCarthy’s sauce, in which blue cheese is combined with hot sauce before it’s dumped over juicy, succulent wings. Other sauces include BBQ, ai Chili and Mandarin Sesame, but just keep in mind: #NeverRanch. For more information about stops on the Bu alo Wing Trail, go to bu alowingtrail.com.

— Jennifer Merrick

Local Legend

THE BROWN HOTEL’S HOT BROWN LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY

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In the 1920s, up to 1,200 guests would gather at the opulent Brown Hotel in Louisville for its weekend dinner dances. When the patrons grew weary of dancing, they would head to the hotel’s restaurant for a bite to eat. One night, chef Fred Schmidt grew tired of the same old ham and eggs and threw together a brand-new concoction using ingredients he had on hand in the hotel’s kitchen.

Little did he know at the time, he was creating a dish that would go on to become just as synonymous with the state as bourbon and horses.

To this day, the creation Schmidt assembled is called the Hot Brown. e sandwich is deceptively simple: thick-sliced turkey piled atop Texas toast and stacked with bacon, tomato and cheesy Mornay sauce and then baked until it’s golden and bubbly. e Hot Brown has become a staple of Kentucky cuisine and can be found throughout the Bluegrass State.

Visitors to Louisville, however, would be remiss not to try this delicacy at its point of origin, the still-swanky Brown Hotel. e hotel serves more than 70,000 Hot Browns annually in both its elegant Lobby Bar & Grill as well as in the more informal J. Graham’s Cafe. ere are only a few hours on any given day when guests can’t get a Hot Brown since it’s available starting at 7 a.m. up until closing hours in the late evening. No matter when you order one, be forewarned: Hot Browns are lling, so come hungry. 335 W. Broadway, Louisville Kentucky 40202, 888/888-5252, brownhotel.com — Rich Warren