SIP. SHOP. SAVOR.
JOE CASCIO
SIP » VERA 220 Lexington Avenue / verabuffalo.com / 716.551.6262 Offering prohibition-style cocktails and totally original concoctions, Vera is serving some of the most upscale beverages in town but with a warm, inviting atmosphere. Enjoy fresh charcuterie and locally-sourced appetizers or swing by a little later in the evening for a lively nightcap with friends. Make sure to pony up at the bar to chat with the friendly bartenders who are more than happy to explain the “whys” and “hows” of that fancy drink you’re sipping on. There’s a reason it tastes so good! SHOP » FERN & ARROW 773 Elmwood Avenue / facebook.com/fernandarrowshop / 716. 882.5858 From stylish coffee mugs, to colorful stationery and loads of rustic goods you didn’t even know you needed, Fern + Arrow carries artisan goods for life, home and office. Aesthetically speaking, you’ll fall in love with their space in the heart of the Elmwood Village. Rustic, minimal and with a hint of DIY-ness. If you’re looking for the perfect, unique gift to bring back home for your best friend or loved one, you’ll want to make a point of stopping into Fern + Arrow. SAVOR » THIN MAN BREWERY 492 Elmwood Avenue / thinmanbrewery.com / 716.923.4100 Mike Shatzel has done it again. The local beer aficionado has finally brought a brewery to the Elmwood Village. And although the beer might seem like the focus, don’t sleep on Thin Man’s exceptional food menu. With refreshing soups, monstrous burgers and unique takes on culinary favorites, the kitchen staff is hard at work making Thin Man one of Buffalo’s premier dining destinations. Whether you’re people watching on the first floor or enjoying a meal on the second floor patio, you’re bound to have a fabulous meal that you’ll rave about.
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