Satisfy your wing craving at Ale Emporium

Driving the news: One of the city's best spots for sports and wings also has plenty of vegetarian options that go way beyond sad nachos.

Where to go: Ale Emporium.

What to order: If it's wings you're craving, go for the breaded cauliflower bites on the apps menu.

• The crisp breading holds up really well, and the cauliflower is the perfect balance of tender without falling apart.
• You can get these with any of the wing sauces, including the famed Hermanaki.

Cost: $13

Plus: Ale's got all the apps you could want, like cheese fries and very solid tots (which are hard to find!).

• On the entree side, there's a protein bowl with a mixed veg option or a shrimp burger, if seafood is in your diet.

If you go: 8617 Allisonville Road.

• Open every day at 11am, until 11pm Sunday, midnight Monday-Thursday and 1am Friday and Saturday.
• Additional locations in Fishers and Greenwood.