Ok kids, story time. Was this blog really just a flash in the 2008 pan? I must admit...2008-2013 I found myself lost and in some wild times. Priorities changed as I was back to a life of Buffalo's Most Eligible Bachelor.
But my, how times do change. 2013 especially. Fast-forward to 2019, and I find myself a home owner, husband, and father. I even still eat wings every now and then.
Which brings me to the title of this post: Reboot. Yeah, it's time to reboot the wing blog. A slight change in the name to The Buffalo Wing Project. New authors. A lot has changed in Buffalo in 11 years, including an explosion in entertainment. There are still, of course, the old trusty go-to places, and the corner pizzerias. But damn are there options now. And since those ill-fated posts from 2008, there is a whole new slate of places begging to have their wings tasted. So enjoy as we get a single order and some beers after hockey and tell you how it is out there.
Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Paddy's Irish Pub
Paddy's Irish Pub
7/21/08
3208 Latta Rd.
Rochester, NY 14612
585-227-3710
Holy F. Just awesome. The ultimate end to a solid weekend of golf, Golden Tee, cold beer, and unhealthy food. Score that a perfect on the manliness scale. This was my first trip to Paddy's, conveniently down the street from my friend's house. A nice place, though I have no idea what kind of prices they have, as my buddy opened a tab. Regardless, after a good 4 hours of Golden Tee, darts, and beers, we were ready. Single order each (12 wings). Came with blue cheese and celery. And just perfect. Huge, cripsy wings. Perfectly medium sauce. Some of the best wings I've had, and rivaled anything I've had in Buffalo. (Yes, even Big Tree.) Highly recommended.
Score: 5 out of 5 all around.
7/21/08
3208 Latta Rd.
Rochester, NY 14612
585-227-3710
Holy F. Just awesome. The ultimate end to a solid weekend of golf, Golden Tee, cold beer, and unhealthy food. Score that a perfect on the manliness scale. This was my first trip to Paddy's, conveniently down the street from my friend's house. A nice place, though I have no idea what kind of prices they have, as my buddy opened a tab. Regardless, after a good 4 hours of Golden Tee, darts, and beers, we were ready. Single order each (12 wings). Came with blue cheese and celery. And just perfect. Huge, cripsy wings. Perfectly medium sauce. Some of the best wings I've had, and rivaled anything I've had in Buffalo. (Yes, even Big Tree.) Highly recommended.
Score: 5 out of 5 all around.
Monday, July 7, 2008
Big Tree Inn
Big Tree Inn
4277 Abbott Rd
Orchard Park, NY
Ok, so this isn't a review just yet. But my buddy Joe called me Sunday asking where's a good place to go for wings. Big Tree Inn is definitely on my list of tops places, if not the outright #1. I haven't had their wings in awhile, but next time I'm there I'll get a full review posted. I'm calling my shot with a perfect score.
Honorable mention: French Pub, Mackies.
4277 Abbott Rd
Orchard Park, NY
Ok, so this isn't a review just yet. But my buddy Joe called me Sunday asking where's a good place to go for wings. Big Tree Inn is definitely on my list of tops places, if not the outright #1. I haven't had their wings in awhile, but next time I'm there I'll get a full review posted. I'm calling my shot with a perfect score.
Honorable mention: French Pub, Mackies.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Rating System
BWP Rating System
We will be rating wings on the following criteria, from 1 to 5:
Size: Self-explanatory. Chances are around Buffalo most places (non-chain) serve good sized wings. You'll probably see mostly 4's and 5's here.
Crispiness: This is tricky. Most people I talk to like their wings fried with cripsy skin, but still suacy (it's own category). So a rating of 1 would be either too soggy or too crispy, and 5 would be prefectly crispy but not dried out. Yes, it's a fine line and a delicate balance.
Sauce: Also tricky, due to the diverse preferances of wing eaters. Some like them drowning in sauce. Some like them saucy but not greasy. Some like them a bit on the dry side. Sauces themselves also widely vary among places. So, in the interest of fairness, this category will be based upon the reviewer's tastes. Said reviewer will note their tastes (type/taste of sauce, sauciness, etc., score accordingly, and provide explaination where necessary.
Heat: This score is for the overall heat and the accuracy of the order. Was that medium order really medium? Or did you need a wax coating down your esophagus? Some people don't do heat; they order mild for a reason. Some people want their tongue to melt. Scores are for getting it right, not who's got the hottest.
Overall: Total score divided by 4. Remember, scores are given by individual reviewers, and tastes do vary. One thing is usually agreed upon. A pitcher of cold beer goes a long way in enjoying your wings.
We will be rating wings on the following criteria, from 1 to 5:
Size: Self-explanatory. Chances are around Buffalo most places (non-chain) serve good sized wings. You'll probably see mostly 4's and 5's here.
Crispiness: This is tricky. Most people I talk to like their wings fried with cripsy skin, but still suacy (it's own category). So a rating of 1 would be either too soggy or too crispy, and 5 would be prefectly crispy but not dried out. Yes, it's a fine line and a delicate balance.
Sauce: Also tricky, due to the diverse preferances of wing eaters. Some like them drowning in sauce. Some like them saucy but not greasy. Some like them a bit on the dry side. Sauces themselves also widely vary among places. So, in the interest of fairness, this category will be based upon the reviewer's tastes. Said reviewer will note their tastes (type/taste of sauce, sauciness, etc., score accordingly, and provide explaination where necessary.
Heat: This score is for the overall heat and the accuracy of the order. Was that medium order really medium? Or did you need a wax coating down your esophagus? Some people don't do heat; they order mild for a reason. Some people want their tongue to melt. Scores are for getting it right, not who's got the hottest.
Overall: Total score divided by 4. Remember, scores are given by individual reviewers, and tastes do vary. One thing is usually agreed upon. A pitcher of cold beer goes a long way in enjoying your wings.
911
The best wings in Buffalo are located in a lil taven in S.buffalo called "911". Both the presentation and taste are out of this world. Im not sure exactly what the recipe is but these wings by far out beat any other in Buffalo. The mix of hot sauce and parmasan is like a party in my mouth and will make your taste buds dance. When you order wings make sure you get a bucket so you can take some home, along with a side of fries. The fries are just as good as the wings with the little hint of garlic that is on them. I would give 911 wings a 10 out of 10, for both presentation and taste.
Bella Pizza
6/20/08
Bella Pizza
3330 South Park Ave.
Lackawanna, NY 14218
Single order
Medium
Bella Pizza just has great food. Deliciously greasy pizza. Big, crispy wings. Great subs made on Costanzo rolls. And it's always a quick trip for pick-up and back to the house. Now, I try to avoid getting wings take-out. Once they get in that styrofoam box, it's just not the same. None-the-less, Bella wings, even take-out, are fantastic. Today was no exception.
Good size wings (possible optical illusion: single order in a container that fits a double makes them look smaller than usual.) Crispy but not overcooked. Sitting in a puddle of just-hot-enough medium sauce. Not a whole lot to say about this one: Bella is always dependable for the best pizza and wings. Unless you go to Gino & Joe's downtown for some NY style. But this is a wing blog.
So, if you're out that way, grab a large cheese & pepperoni and double order. Don't forget the breadsticks.
Size: 4.5
Crispiness: 5
Sauciness: 4
Heat: 5
Overall: 4.625
Bella Pizza
3330 South Park Ave.
Lackawanna, NY 14218
Single order
Medium
Bella Pizza just has great food. Deliciously greasy pizza. Big, crispy wings. Great subs made on Costanzo rolls. And it's always a quick trip for pick-up and back to the house. Now, I try to avoid getting wings take-out. Once they get in that styrofoam box, it's just not the same. None-the-less, Bella wings, even take-out, are fantastic. Today was no exception.
Good size wings (possible optical illusion: single order in a container that fits a double makes them look smaller than usual.) Crispy but not overcooked. Sitting in a puddle of just-hot-enough medium sauce. Not a whole lot to say about this one: Bella is always dependable for the best pizza and wings. Unless you go to Gino & Joe's downtown for some NY style. But this is a wing blog.
So, if you're out that way, grab a large cheese & pepperoni and double order. Don't forget the breadsticks.
Size: 4.5
Crispiness: 5
Sauciness: 4
Heat: 5
Overall: 4.625
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Welcome to The Buffalo Wing Project
That's it. I've had enough of hearing about "Buffalo wings" from people around the country. That's not to say that there might not be some places outside of Buffalo with great wings. But I'm in no mood to read about some shitty bar in Oklahoma that has the world's best wings or some other bullshit. So, without further ado, welcome to The Buffalo Wing Project. We'll be periodically (read sometime after we eat wings while we're out drinking) reviewing the assortment of fine bars, pubs, restaurants, and pizzerias throughout Western New York (and beyond in limited instances) that serve wings. Notice they are called wings. Not "hot wings", not "Buffalo wings". Wings. Period. End of sentence. If you don't like what we have to say, we don't care. We are the Wing Masters.
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