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==== Gifts ====
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| name=The Allen Street Connection | url= | email=
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| address=81 Allen St. | lat= | long= | directions=Metro Bus 7, 11 or 25; Metro Rail: Allen-Medical Campus
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| phone=+1 716 884-9481 | tollfree= | fax=
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| content=The Allen Street Connection is a pleasant shop that deals in unique fashion accessories and other gift items with an African flair. Aside from the hand-crafted necklaces, beads, bangles, earring, sterling silver rings, and other jewelry that are available (including customized items offered on a made-to-order basis), the Allen Street Connection features a selection of Afrocentric literature, handbags and other accessories, toiletry items such as shea butter and essential oils, and hand-carved art imported from [[Mali]], [[Senegal]], [[Ghana]] and elsewhere. The owner, Lonnie, is a friendly and interesting fellow who's always game for a chat about politics, art, or current events, and often hosts readings of poetry and literature in his shop.
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| hours=Tu-Sa 11AM-8PM, Su 11AM-6PM | price=
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| content=It's a Mod Mod World is the brainchild of three old friends who, like more and more Buffalo natives, found themselves moved back after many years away, unable to resist the appeal of their hometown. Equal parts retail bakery and gift shop, sold here is an appetizing—and aromatic—selection of fresh baked goods made on-premises from scratch. Standing out among a delicious array of cupcakes, cookies, and brownies (including copious gluten-free options) is an incredibly creative array of breads—everything from banana Nutella to lemon tea. The gift-shop end of the business is a cluttered yet airy space where a wide variety of quirky tchotchkes are sold, with an emphasis on decorative knick-knacks for the home and inexpensive original art. Best of all, co-owner Smith's experience in the cutthroat world of [[New York City]] retail has inspired him to add Mod Mod World to a growing list of Allentown businesses that are open evenings and weekends, bucking the traditional scenario of limited, sometimes irregular hours.
| content=It's a Mod Mod World is the brainchild of three old friends who, like more and more Buffalo natives, found themselves moved back after many years away, unable to resist the appeal of their hometown. Equal parts retail bakery and gift shop, sold here is an appetizing—and aromatic—selection of fresh baked goods made on-premises from scratch. Standing out among a delicious array of cupcakes, cookies, and brownies (including copious gluten-free options) is an incredibly creative array of breads—everything from banana Nutella to lemon tea. The gift-shop end of the business is a cluttered yet airy space where a wide variety of quirky tchotchkes are sold, with an emphasis on decorative knick-knacks for the home and inexpensive original art. Best of all, co-owner Smith's experience in the cutthroat world of [[New York City]] retail has inspired him to add Mod Mod World to a growing list of Allentown businesses that are open evenings and weekends, bucking the traditional scenario of limited, sometimes irregular hours.
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| name=Lonnie B' Beads | url= | email=
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| address=81 Allen St. | lat= | long= | directions=Metro Bus 7, 11 or 25; Metro Rail: Allen-Medical Campus
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| phone=+1 716 884-9481 | tollfree= | fax=
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| content=Lonnie B' Beads is a pleasant shop that deals in unique fashion accessories and other gift items with an African flair. Aside from the hand-crafted necklaces, jewelry, bangles, earring, sterling silver rings, and (of course) beads that are available, Lonnie B' Beads features a selection of Afrocentric literature, handbags and other accessories, toiletry items such as shea butter and essential oils, and hand-carved art imported from [[Mali]], [[Senegal]], [[Ghana]] and elsewhere. Customized items are also offered on a made-to-order basis. Lonnie himself is a friendly and interesting fellow who's always around for a chat about politics, art, or current events, and often hosts readings of poetry and literature in his shop.
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