Buttermilk pancakes, hot chocolate and occasional ramen: Luna’s brings café culture back to Grant Street
Ava Martinez
Ava Martinez
Reporter · Buffalo, NY
Ava Martinez has spent over 3 years covering community issues in Buffalo, particularly focusing on social justice initiatives and grassroots movements. With a degree in Sociology from the University at Buffalo, she has a deep understanding of the societal factors impacting local neighborhoods. Ava previously worked as a community organizer before transitioning to journalism.
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“This is already a landmark," said Matthew Zayas, who opened Luna's café in the former Sweet_ness 7 on Grant Street. "People were just waiting for something to open."