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.

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