New restaurants contribute to changing face of Elmwood

[WNYresident]

New restaurants contribute to changing face of Elmwood

Some businesses trade storefronts

Change is in the air along a mile-long stretch of the Elmwood Strip between Forest and Hodge avenues.

More restaurants are moving in, with an emphasis on healthy ingredients and fine dining. A vacant eyesore is being filled. And Dolci, a bakery that was a longtime fixture, has returned in a new space.

At the same time, some businesses have been forced to move after landlords made steep rent increases.

"We are encouraged by the way things are going. We think the street life is very vibrant, and we've heard many, many positive things from both the residents and the store owners this year," said John Kolaga, president of the Elmwood Village Association.

Kolaga said the neighborhood organization is working with landlords to stress the importance of keeping storefronts occupied and to ensure rents allow businesses to succeed.

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[nickelcityhomes]

I'm a big fan of steep rent increases.