BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — It is Buffalo's newest eatery called Vault@237, set on the ground floor of what once was the Marine Trust Building built around 1912.
Owner Andy Shaevel says "This was the foundation of the banking hub in Buffalo."
The restaurant theme is the Roaring 20's and the Prohibition Era.
Andy says he's "Bringing back the Roaring 20's and the energy of when this part of Buffalo was the hub of energy in the city."
Everywhere you look are reminders that this actually was once a bank.
There's a safe, safety deposit boxes, and a secret set of stairs that lead to the original bank vault.
The door of the vault now opens to a large private dining room. You cannot get locked inside because Andy says he has the combination.
James Brown is the executive chef and Kelly Donaher is the general manager. The menu will include "American Favorites" and "Comfort Food".
Andy and his partners have been working on what is now called the Marin Building for about seven years and it includes apartments, condos, and The Admiral Room which is a popular event venue.
Vault@237 is at 237 Main Street, Buffalo, N.Y. More info is available on their Facebook Page.
