WILLIAMSVILLE. Renowned for its fabulous beer and savory grub, this popular bar's the place to grab a bite of some of the city's famous fare. Try the sampler platter, which features chicken wings, seasoned to your liking, and a mini beef on weck, or order the full-sized sandwich, stuffed with slow-roasted beef that's been soaked in ale. In addition to several house brews, there's a wide selection of beer on tap that might include Guinness, Stella Artois, Newcastle and Sam Adams.

ELMWOOD AVENUE. Located on Elmwood Avenue, Le Metro is a hip place to eat. The restaurant has patio dining as well as an attractive indoor dining room. As you walk in a full-service bar faces you, and this is where regulars like to enjoy conversation while waiting for a table. The menu includes creative choices like the turkey and sage cheddar sandwich or the cream of chicken artichoke soup. Customers are welcome to purchase Le Metro's breads, which are sold bakery style.

ELMWOOD AVENUE. This stunning English Tudor-style restaurant features an enormous main dining room with a soaring cathedral ceiling, copper-hooded fireplace, and walnut hardwood floors. In addition, there are two other more casual places to eat ­ the Tavern and Grille 33. Whichever you choose, you can be sure the menu will be creative and satisfying ­ try grilled tuna with asparagus and fried leeks, or stout-braised rabbit in a juniper berry broth with whole-wheat spaetzle.

This lively café features a colorful atmosphere and a sumptuous menu with an eye toward healthy ingredients. Select the whole-wheat pancakes, stuffed French toast with fruit and cream cheese, or homemade almond raisin granola with seasonal fruit. Enjoy a steaming cup of the Best Coffee in Buffalo with a muffin or scone. Reservations are accepted.

EAST AURORA. Dine in authentic Arts and Craft-style surroundings and enjoy the seasonal offerings of the American menu. Entrees may include almond-crusted rack of lamb with rosemary glaze, grilled rainbow trout with lime pecan butter, or grilled tenderloin tips and red crab claws tossed with garlic, tomatoes, leeks, asparagus, and pasta.