Travel Reference
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( 716-852-5222;
www.hostelbuffalo.com
; 667 Main St; dm/r $25/65; )
Budget travel-
ers should head to this hostel conveniently located in Buffalo's downtown 'theater dis-
trict' on the street where the light rail train runs. Though the furnishings could use an up-
date - the basement and 2nd-floor lounges resemble suburban rec rooms c 1970 - it's a
homey and secure place to bed down. Free coffee, tea, oatmeal and even complimentary
bicycles available.
Hotel @ the Lafayette
BOUTIQUE HOTEL$$$
( 716-853-1505;
www.thehotellafayette.com
;
391 Washington St; r $169, ste from $200;
)
This grand seven-story French Renaissance building of the early 1900s, now restored
and open for business in 2012, stands impressively intact. The cool and stylish furnish-
ings in the rooms and suites can't compete with the art-deco lobby and marble hallway;
several recommended restaurants and a bar on the premises.
Mansion on Delaware Avenue
HOTEL$$$
$$$
( 716-886-3300;
www.mansionondelaware.com
;
414 Delaware Ave; r/ste incl breakfast from
$190/390; )
For truly special and classy accommodations and flawless service,
head to this hotel housed in a grand and regal home c 1862. Ask for room 200 - it has a
fireplace and floor-to-ceiling windows. Noteworthy complimentary perks are two daily
self-serve drinks from the light-filled lounge area and car service within a range of 3
miles of the hotel.
Eating
Buffalo has an abundance of eateries serving unique, tasty and cheap dishes. Stylish and
quality restaurants are scattered around downtown, Allentown, Elmwood and the sub-
urbs. Chef-cum-restaurateur Mike Andrzejewski has a burgeoning mini-empire that in-
cludes Seabar (Japanese), Tappo (Italian), Mike A's (steakhouse) and Cantina Loco
(Mexican); all are recommended for both their food and ambience.
Anchor Bar
AMERICAN$
( 716-886-8920; 1047 Main St; 10/20 wings $13/20; 10am-11pm Mon-Thu, 10am-1am Fri &
Sat)
For the famous deep-fried chicken wings covered in a spicy sauce (as well as pizza,
pasta, sandwiches, burgers, etc), head to this landmark, which claims credit for inventing
the delicacy. Walls are covered with license plates and other roadside memorabilia, and
the whole place, including the central bar, has a honky-tonk vibe.
Cantina Loco
MEXICAN$
