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Elsewhere on the West Side, parking is a breeze. Parking meters are in place on the Lower West Side along Niagara Street south of Hudson Street (the same rules apply as on Grant, but parking is $1.00 per hour) and in Riverside along Tonawanda Street between Hunt and Crowley Avenues. Signs indicate that paid parking in Riverside is in effect till 6PM every day but Sunday with rates of 50¢ per hour to a maximum of 2 hours, but word is that some or all of the meters don't work and are slated to be removed. As well, the 2-hour maximum rule is also in effect along Ontario Street between Tonawanda Street and Kenmore Avenue.

Elsewhere on the West Side, parking is a breeze. Parking meters are in place on the Lower West Side along Niagara Street south of Hudson Street (the same rules apply as on Grant, but parking is $1.00 per hour) and in Riverside along Tonawanda Street between Hunt and Crowley Avenues. Signs indicate that paid parking in Riverside is in effect till 6PM every day but Sunday with rates of 50¢ per hour to a maximum of 2 hours, but word is that some or all of the meters don't work and are slated to be removed. As well, the 2-hour maximum rule is also in effect along Ontario Street between Tonawanda Street and Kenmore Avenue.



Grant-Amherst has no parking meters or restrictions of any kind, but visitors to that neighborhood should keep in mind that the lot on the north side of Amherst Street between Howell and Bush Streets is for the exclusive use of customers of '''Casey's Tavern
''' and '''Black Rock Kitchen & Bar
''', and enforcement is vigilant. If you can't find on-street parking along Amherst (unlikely), try the large lot at '''Tops Plaza''' at the corner of Grant Street.

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Grant-Amherst has no parking meters or restrictions of any kind, but visitors to that neighborhood should keep in mind that the lot on the north side of Amherst Street between Howell and Bush Streets is for the exclusive use of customers of '''Casey's Tavern''', and enforcement is vigilant. If you can't find on-street parking along Amherst (unlikely), try the large lot at '''Tops Plaza''' at the corner of Grant Street.

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| phone=+1 716 759-4677 | tollfree= | fax=

| phone=+1 716 759-4677 | tollfree= | fax=

| hours=Th-F 3PM-7PM, Sa 11AM-4PM | price=

| hours=Th-F 3PM-7PM, Sa 11AM-4PM | price=



| content=With a motto of "Embeer Buffalo", Community Beer Works is the city's first nanobrewery, proudly producing craft beer that's delicious and award-winning in quality: some of the accolades this place has earned include being named "Best New Brewery in New York State" for 2013 by ratebeer.com, as well as a second-place finish for its India Pale Ale in ''Brewing News'' magazine's 2013 National IPA Championships. Indeed, pale ales of various descriptions are the star products at Community Beer Works: its most popular brew, an American Pale Ale called "Frank", can be found on tap at well-known local spots like '''Allen Street Hardware''', '''Pano's''', '''Blue Monk
''', '''Black Rock Kitchen & Bar
''', and the '''Village Beer Merchant'''. They also have a retail store open three days a week where beer aficionados can come and fill their bottles and kegs — 32-ounce (946 ml) growlers for $7, 64-ounce (1,893 ml) growlers for $12, and kegs for $90 — or buy branded merchandise such as T-shirts, glasses and growlers. Best of all, Community Beer Works' commitment to the well-being of the Buffalo area is legendary: spent grain from the brewery is donated to the '''Massachusetts Avenue Project''' to be reused as fertilizer, and community pride and a sense of place are fostered in many other ways as well.

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| content=With a motto of "Embeer Buffalo", Community Beer Works is the city's first nanobrewery, proudly producing craft beer that's delicious and award-winning in quality: some of the accolades this place has earned include being named "Best New Brewery in New York State" for 2013 by ratebeer.com, as well as a second-place finish for its India Pale Ale in ''Brewing News'' magazine's 2013 National IPA Championships. Indeed, pale ales of various descriptions are the star products at Community Beer Works: its most popular brew, an American Pale Ale called "Frank", can be found on tap at well-known local spots like '''Allen Street Hardware''', '''Pano's''', '''Blue Monk''', and the '''Village Beer Merchant'''. They also have a retail store open three days a week where beer aficionados can come and fill their bottles and kegs — 32-ounce (946 ml) growlers for $7, 64-ounce (1,893 ml) growlers for $12, and kegs for $90 — or buy branded merchandise such as T-shirts, glasses and growlers. Best of all, Community Beer Works' commitment to the well-being of the Buffalo area is legendary: spent grain from the brewery is donated to the '''Massachusetts Avenue Project''' to be reused as fertilizer, and community pride and a sense of place are fostered in many other ways as well.

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| hours=Tu-Sa 5PM-11PM | price=$20-45

| hours=Tu-Sa 5PM-11PM | price=$20-45

| content=The name "The Phoenix" is apropos on several levels: it pays homage to the resurgent neighborhood in which it's located, as well as to the building itself, a former working-class gin mill that was extensively renovated by owner Mary Logue after a devastating fire (preservationists rejoice: the original brass-railed bar, hardwood flooring and tin ceiling were saved and are still in place, and the exterior is bedecked by an unmissable metal sign, locally crafted just down the road at '''Atlas Steel'''). Opened in March 2013, this "American Tavern" is a place for simple but delectably-prepared food served in an ambience that is a pleasant blend of classy and casual. The menu betrays diverse influences — from Polish (lazy pierogi and kielbasa, one of the Phoenix's most popular main courses) to Belgian (steak frites) to South American (flatiron steak with chimichurri sauce) — augmented by a modest but expertly curated selection of wines and specialty cocktails that really attest to this place's upscale touch. A decent selection of bottled local and regional craft brews is available as well. Best of all, diners rave about the dedication displayed by the waitstaff, as well as Logue herself, who can often be seen working the hostess stand and ensuring with sincere concern that each guest leaves satisfied. Reservations are highly recommended for Friday and Saturday nights especially; in warm weather, try for a table on the patio out back, whose pleasant coziness is an extension of the dining room's.

| content=The name "The Phoenix" is apropos on several levels: it pays homage to the resurgent neighborhood in which it's located, as well as to the building itself, a former working-class gin mill that was extensively renovated by owner Mary Logue after a devastating fire (preservationists rejoice: the original brass-railed bar, hardwood flooring and tin ceiling were saved and are still in place, and the exterior is bedecked by an unmissable metal sign, locally crafted just down the road at '''Atlas Steel'''). Opened in March 2013, this "American Tavern" is a place for simple but delectably-prepared food served in an ambience that is a pleasant blend of classy and casual. The menu betrays diverse influences — from Polish (lazy pierogi and kielbasa, one of the Phoenix's most popular main courses) to Belgian (steak frites) to South American (flatiron steak with chimichurri sauce) — augmented by a modest but expertly curated selection of wines and specialty cocktails that really attest to this place's upscale touch. A decent selection of bottled local and regional craft brews is available as well. Best of all, diners rave about the dedication displayed by the waitstaff, as well as Logue herself, who can often be seen working the hostess stand and ensuring with sincere concern that each guest leaves satisfied. Reservations are highly recommended for Friday and Saturday nights especially; in warm weather, try for a table on the patio out back, whose pleasant coziness is an extension of the dining room's.



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| name=Black Rock Kitchen & Bar | alt= | url=http://www.blackrockkitchenandbar.com | email=



| address=491 Amherst St. | lat=42.939479 | long=-78.886034 | directions=Metro Bus 3 or 32



| phone=+1 716 551-0261 | tollfree= | fax=



| hours=Su-F 5PM-10PM, Sa 5PM-midnight, brunch Sa-Su 11AM-3PM | price=$30-50



| content=Owned by restaurateur and eminent local historian Mark Goldman (complete with all the upscale yet unpretentious flair that implies), Black Rock Kitchen & Bar is already earning rave reviews for its selections which show distinct influences from Italian and French cuisine. The duck leg confit BLT, the ditalini with sweet peas and prosciutto, and the foie gras French toast are only a few of the mouth-watering specialties on offer at this newly minted gem.

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