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10-coursetastingmenutakesyouaroundtheculinaryworldwithdishesfromAsiaandItaly,
as well as locally sourced food. The bar is perhaps the best in the city for discriminating
drinkers. The list of high-end scotch includes both the Balvenie DoubleWood 12-Year and
theLaphroaig10-Year.Cocktailsaretakenseriouslyhere,with10originalmixeddrinksal-
ways on the menu (try Death and Taxes with orange marble rye, $10). The wine list is also
substantial, with more than 100 wines from which to choose.
Hutch's Restaurant
(1375 Delaware Ave., 716/885-0074,
www.hutchsrestaurant.com
,
5pm-10pm Mon.-Thurs., 5pm-midnight Fri.-Sat., 4pm-9pm Sun., $32) is a reliable favorite
withexcellentfoodandservice.ExpectAmericancuisinewithanemphasisonseafood.The
tables are very close together and the noise level very high, making it good for a family or
group gathering, but not for a quiet romantic dinner.
EnjoytastyNewAmericancuisineat
The Left Bank
(511RhodeIslandSt.,716/882-3509,
www.leftbankrestaurant.com
,
5pm-11pm Mon.-Thurs., 5pm-midnight Fri.-Sat.,
11am-2:30pm and 4pm-10pm Sun., $19). This restaurant finds the perfect balance with an
atmosphere that is lively, but the space isn't crowded or loud. Try any of the world-class
appetizers and the amazing house ravioli stuffed with pork and zucchini.
Siena
(4516 Main St., 716/839-3108,
www.siena-restaurant.com
, 11:30am-2pm and
5pm-10pmMon.-Fri.,5pm-10pmSat.,4:30pm-9pmSun.,$28)servescontemporaryItalian
fare in an upscale but casual atmosphere. Among the excellent appetizers, check out the
“three ways” fried calamari or the stuffed hot peppers. While the restaurant is famous for
its traditional entrées, you won't be disappointed if you try the wood-oven pizzas.
In a town famous for chicken wings,
Duff's Famous Wings
(3651 Sheridan Dr., 716/
834-6234,
www.duffswings.com
, 11am-11pm Mon.-Thurs., 11am-midnight Fri.-Sat.,
noon-10pm Sun., $10) has the best. For the adventurous, “suicidal” and “death” sauces are
available; a safe strategy is to order your wings medium or hot, then get a side order of the
suicidal or death sauce for dipping.
