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CRāVing

Name: CRāVing
Address: 1472 Hertel Ave., Buffalo
Telephone: (716) 883-1675

Situated at the heart of the Hertel strip at the former location of La Dolce Vita, CRāVing is operated by Jennifer and Adam Goetz. Fans of the Goetz's former restaurant, Allentown's sadly missed Sample, will feel right at home here, with a creative menu whose accent, appropriately enough for "Little Italy", is on fresh and creative interpretations of Italian cuisine, including delicious homemade pizza. That's not to say that Italian food is CRāVing's sole focus by any means — selections here are as diverse as the German-inspired entrée of pork belly with mustard caviar and rye spätzle, and appetizers such as lobster poutine (!) and buttermilk-fried chicken with grits and sautéed collard greens. Lunch is a more easygoing affair, with a huge sandwich board hanging proudly on the wall.

Address: 1472 Hertel Ave.
Getting there: Metro Bus 11 or 23
Hours: Mon-Sat 11AM-10PM
Price: $15-55
Phone: (716) 883-1675
Website: cravingbuffalo.com (opens in a new tab)

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