Sak's offers the best of both worlds: a dimly lit bar with cold beer and sports on TV and a back room serving hearty, home-style meals. That is, if your home is the Ukraine. Sak's menu includes pierogis, chicken kiev, sausage, cabbage, borscht and bratwurst, all family recipes and all hefty portions. The average entree costs $8, so you won't break the bank if you pop a few pints plus a bite to eat.

The friendly staff will gladly recommend a house favorite and are always up for a good conversation. Stay and drink in the front and you'll enjoy a tavern-like atmosphere; sit in back and eat among families and locals who can't get enough of the ethnic cuisine.

Centerstage Reviewer: Emily Fiffer