You Have to Try This Place
Here is one of the better-kept secrets in Buffalo. My husband and I took his and my parents to this place and were blown away by the food. I ordered a dish with duck and sweet potatoes off the "specials" list, and was so impressed. I found myself slowing down to enjoy it more. Also excellent was a fish dish my in-laws ordered, also off the specials list. The food isn't cheap but it's good value. Make reservations on Fri. and Sat. nights because it does fill up. As a "PS", I especially recommend the patio dining in the summer.    [25 Oct 2001 13:19:43]

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Hidden Buffalo Treasure
Mother's is hidden right in the heart of downtown. This restaurant is half ordinary neighborhood bar which is in stark contrast to the elegant, dimly-lit dining area. The food is excellent, and what you would expect from a top restaurant. What draws us is their excellent wine list which is very reasonably priced. My only criticism is that it is that the air is a little smoky because there is not a real separation from the bar-area.    [23 Apr 2003 10:45:34]

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Comforting Elegant Experience in a Casual Restaurant/Bar.
I adored this restaurant. Immediately upon walking in, I was lulled into a relaxed state with the soft jazz music, dimly-lit ambience, and elegant dining area. The white linen tables and padded chairs instantly comforted me while becoming mesmerized by the room full of candles lit on each table. It was a couple hours spent in dining heaven. My compliments to the chef in preparing my dish of penne pasta with chicken. The swordfish was excellent as well.    [03 Nov 2003 09:11:39]

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Recommended Dishes: penne pasta w/chicken, swordfish

     ­Lauren StClaire, Freelance Travel Writer, http://www.travelwriters.com/laurenstclaire   ravenheart at adelphia dot net