BUFFALO

Go...

• CHATEAU BUFFALO read more ›
  (1209 Hertel Ave, Buffalo. Tel. 716-873-0074)
  www.chateaubuffalo.com
  In addition to local wines, jams, jellies and mustards, Buffalo’s boutique winery features owner and vintner Carl Schmitter’s delicious hard ciders and sweet ice cider.

• E.T.: THE EXTRA TERRESTRIAL read more ›
  (At Shea’s Performing Arts Center 646 Main St. Tel. 716-847-1410)
  sheas.org
  See a free showing of the classic 1982 film in this sensational former movie palace, which was built in 1926. The event is part of the monthly Free Family Film Series. March 21.

• RUE FRANKLIN read more ›
  (341 Franklin St. Tel. 716-852-4416)
  ruefranklin.com
  A Tuesday through Thursday prix-fixe deal for just $28 to $32 and a market-fresh menu are the draws at this French fine-dining restaurant. Don’t miss the seared foie gras with fig crêpes and port. $$$

• ALLEN STREET HARDWARE CAFE read more ›
  (245 Allen St, Buffalo. Tel. 716-882-8843)
  www.allenstreethardware.com
  This bar, like the historic Allentown neighborhood, is funky and welcoming. Enjoy a great selection of wine and beer and a superb cheese board while listening to live music (on weekends) and admiring local art on the walls.

• TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA read more ›
  (109 miles northwest of Buffalo. )
  seetorontonow.com
  World-class shopping, dining and entertainment await in this breathtakingly clean and cosmopolitan city. Make sure to visit the Distillery Historic District, the Art Gallery of Ontario and Queen Street. Bring your passport.

This month...

Fun Fact!
Joseph Ellicott’s plan for the village of Buffalo was completed in 1804.