Read It & Eat - Buffalo's Culinary Bookstore

A project in Buffalo, NY by Kimberly Behzadi
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Help Read It & Eat relocate to a new permanent space. Browse for cookbooks and culinary adventures, or take a cooking class with us!
Backers: 84
Average Pledge Per Backer: $64

Funded: $5,358 of $3,500
Dates: Jul 10th -> Sep 8th (60 days)
Project By: Kimberly Behzadi
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Latest News

We Moved In! Kind Of!

September 4th - via: kickstarter.com
It's hard to believe we're here! Over Labor Day weekend we received our keys, rented multiple u-hauls, and started the move in process! There's only 3 days left on this Kickstarter and I will never have enough words to thank you all for the support... (Read More)

The Floors are Done!

August 24th - via: kickstarter.com
The floors are done! They've even installed the ceiling lights at the shop (no electricity yet, I did try them 😂). My gut is telling me we will be able to move in over Labor Day Weekend. That means we're hopefully on track to soft open... (Read More)

Update #7 - New Floors and Final Designs

August 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Can you believe someone wanted to COVER UP these beautiful original floors? The floors are the last updates we need before we can start moving our bookshelves and furniture in! It's so exciting and a nice update to provide with only THREE WEEKS LEFT... (Read More)

Update #6 - The First Designs Are In!

August 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, you excellent book & food lovers! It's time for another update! Did you miss our progress report video last week on Instagram? Make sure you watch that! On Monday, the floors are going down! We're going to have real floors! I couldn't be... (Read More)

Stretch Goals Activated - 37 Days Left

August 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hello everyone! With a little over a month left, we have updated our stretch goals to keep our momentum going! We have started work with our interior designer and we'll be able to share some designs with you very soon! We're very excited to bring you... (Read More)

WE DID IT!

July 29th - via: kickstarter.com
I am so beyond words - we are FUNDED! Not a moment too soon, either, because we just rented a U-Haul today (Monday) and spent the day packing up the old bookstore. My house is full of boxes of books and inventory.  The new location at The Valvaere... (Read More)

Update #3: 40+ Backers and a Removed Wall

July 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hello, You Wonderful Book Lovers, Today, we hit a new milestone with 40+ Backers! We couldn't have done it without you. Today, we're also 69% funded to our goal of $3500.   We couldn't be more grateful because we will have to order furniture and... (Read More)

Week 2: Projects We Love Support!

July 15th - via: kickstarter.com
We are so happy that Kickstarter has flagged us as "Projects We Love" - You’ll see a badge under our main image or project video, and they'll feature our campaign across Kickstarter. Nothing like starting the week with already 50% funded! We are so... (Read More)

Incredible Start! 27% Funded!

July 12th - via: kickstarter.com
🚨 We promised you an update! 🚨 We have found a new home for the Read It & Eat Bookshop! We're relocating to the Valvaerecl Collective for Fall 2024. Our space is almost doubling in size and we are very excited to be right beside the Rail... (Read More)

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