Elmwood Village

During the day, check out the shops and boutiques. At night, this hip neighborhood has a full range of options from fine dining to pizza joints and Belgian beer bars to coffee shops.

www.elmwoodvillage.org

Chippewa St.

Find everything from dance clubs to a country music bar and an Irish pub.

www.purebuffalo.net

www.buckinbuffalo.com

www.darcymcgeesonline.com

Allentown

On one end, there’s the Anchor Bar – the home of the chicken wing. On the other end, you’ll find live indie-rock and jazz.

www.anchorbar.com

www.nietzsches.com

www.allenstreethardware.com

Hertel Ave.

Buffalo’s Little Italy has a mix of lounges, neighborhood bars, and great food.

www.hertelhasit.com

University Heights

Grab some New Orleans-style fare at Shango or stop by at the Lake Effect Diner, featured on the food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.

www.shangobistro.com

www.curtinrestaurants.com/lake-effect-diner.html