FANCY PLACES PRESENT: LUNCH IN BINGHAMTON

We know that one lady’s 50th birthday dinner is another lady’s Tuesday, but where this lady comes from, The Beef and Remlik’s are a little on the fancy side. Both of these fine establishments, however, have recently branched out to offer something slightly less formal: lunch. At The Beef, starting at 1pm Monday through Friday, they are serving fresh sandwiches - with their hand-cut fries on the side – that range from the “best steak burger in town,” to baked haddock, to grilled marinated Portobello. Over at Remlik’s, on the other side of town, they’re serving their dinner menu all day long. Some lunchworthy items include the crab cake BLT and the beef on weck. This is the perfect opportunity to dip your toe in something a little more refined.

The Beef is located at 62 Leroy Street on Binghamton’s West Side, (607) 779-2333; @thebeefpub on Facebook. Remlik’s Grille & Oyster Bar is located in the Kilmer Building at 31 Lewis Street, Downtown Binghamton; (607) 217-4513; remliks.com.