3rdand12 Posted October 28, 2016 Posted October 28, 2016 God, how I love Country Sweet. When I come to Rochester to visit family, sometimes it is my first stop. Only one store left. But its a classic Rochester wing
sir andrew Posted October 28, 2016 Posted October 28, 2016 I can understand recommending Anchor over Duff's if you want the full experience. Based on taste alone, though, Duff's beats Anchor every time. Of course you can go to any dive bar in the city and get really good wings. Usually the more of a dive the bar is the better the wing.
Not at the table Karlos Posted October 28, 2016 Posted October 28, 2016 Go to Duff's on Orchard Park Road! Wings are very good & consistent - and the female servers are as good as Hooter's! I recommend them highly! the girls are hot but the wings at this one are tied with the one at the mall in Clarence for the worst duffs. Sheridan, dick rd, and the niagara falls blvd are the best.He's right! Especially for suicide! suicide at anchor bar is like chichis salsa or something. The medium wings are hotter The Duff's in the mall in Amherst was ATROCIOUS. Only OP for me from here on out. these are the two worst locations
thebug Posted October 28, 2016 Posted October 28, 2016 the girls are hot but the wings at this one are tied with the one at the mall in Clarence for the worst duffs. Sheridan, dick rd, and the niagara falls blvd are the best. suicide at anchor bar is like chichis salsa or something. The medium wings are hotter these are the two worst locations You clearly have no idea what you are talking about.
Not at the table Karlos Posted October 28, 2016 Posted October 28, 2016 (edited) You clearly have no idea what you are talking about. have you ever had them? Serious question. If you have you would know they are weak. You are the only person I've come across to say otherwise. Last time we went there we ordered 20 suicide, 20 medium and 20 hot. The suicide were the mildest ones. We asked the server if why and he said "a lot of people complain about the suicide. You're better off getting hot with extra sauce." Edited October 28, 2016 by Not at the table Karlos
Buftex Posted October 28, 2016 Posted October 28, 2016 Where did I say they were the best in WNY? I've had wings from plenty of places, many better than Anchor Bar's, but when the conversation is narrowed down to only Anchor Bar and Duff's I'm picking Anchor bar every time. Agreed! Never really been a fan of Duff's...and I think sometimes, because Anchor Bar is so iconic (as far as wings go), locals go out of their way to rip on it...but I think Anchor Bar is way better than Duffs...but I would take LaNova or Casi-de-Pizza over either...
thebug Posted October 28, 2016 Posted October 28, 2016 have you ever had them? Serious question. If you have you would know they are weak. You are the only person I've come across to say otherwise. Last time we went there we ordered 20 suicide, 20 medium and 20 hot. The suicide were the mildest ones. We asked the server if why and he said "a lot of people complain about the suicide. You're better off getting hot with extra sauce." About 100 times at the restaurant and I have 3 gallons of suicide, 2 gallons of medium and 2 gallons of hotter at home right now. I host tailgate parties all the time and serve wings. Never have I had anyone say anything close to what you are saying.
Not at the table Karlos Posted October 28, 2016 Posted October 28, 2016 About 100 times at the restaurant and I have 3 gallons of suicide, 2 gallons of medium and 2 gallons of hotter at home right now. I host tailgate parties all the time and serve wings. Never have I had anyone say anything close to what you are saying. odd... i have some family flying in next week and they usually get wings everyday while they're here. We'll have to try them again. We all love spicy food and were all very disappointed with anchor bar especially the suicide.
thebug Posted October 28, 2016 Posted October 28, 2016 odd... i have some family flying in next week and they usually get wings everyday while they're here. We'll have to try them again. We all love spicy food and were all very disappointed with anchor bar especially the suicide. My kids eat the medium and have on occasion tried a suicide and can't do it. Was there a month ago and my brother in law (who usually orders medium) decided to get the suicide. He was literally sweating from the pores on his nose.
thebug Posted October 28, 2016 Posted October 28, 2016 odd... i have some family flying in next week and they usually get wings everyday while they're here. We'll have to try them again. We all love spicy food and were all very disappointed with anchor bar especially the suicide. Did your wings looks like these?
billykaykay Posted October 28, 2016 Posted October 28, 2016 Honestly, of all the places people swear have good wings, Gabriel's is the one place I've never had good wings once on multiple occasions to the point I gave up. Most overrated wings. As a died in the wool Buffalonian, I go anywhere someone says they're good and I've been everywhere. Gabriel's is bottom of the list, just below Anchor. So many good spots, my current faves, which are slightly off the traditional Bflo recipe, but consistently good and crispy are 911 and Kelly's Korner. Try The Globe in E. Aurora. Buy one get one on Tuesdays
Not at the table Karlos Posted October 28, 2016 Posted October 28, 2016 (edited) wings.jpg Did your wings looks like these? yup. They reminded me of a spicy bbq. But not the BBQ flavor. They were sweet. I'm going to have to try them again. Edited October 28, 2016 by Not at the table Karlos
DallasMac Posted October 28, 2016 Posted October 28, 2016 Just went to a Duffs here in Dallas. It was awesome. Still prefer Anchor Bar though.
thebug Posted October 28, 2016 Posted October 28, 2016 (edited) yup. They reminded me of a spicy bbq. But not the BBQ flavor. They were sweet. I'm going to have to try them again. Hmm. I have been running "boys weekend" trips to Buffalo for 20 years, so I have literally brought hundreds of people to the Anchor Bar (everyone wants to try it once.) Can't say I have heard anyone give that description? People that don't eat a lot of hot stuff find them way too hot (and order the medium.) People that eat a lot of hot stuff (myself included) tend to find them just right. Good amount of heat, with lots of flavour. I have eaten plenty wings that are a lot hotter, but tend to be lots of heat (habanero) but less flavour. I get that people can have different tastes, but there is no way the medium is hotter than the suicide. Edited October 28, 2016 by thebug
thebug Posted October 29, 2016 Posted October 29, 2016 I'm starting to think ours were made wrong. I talked to my cousin who just recently had them and he said they didn't taste as my brother and I explained besides them not being very hot. I have had to send them back a couple of times. Once they obviously mixed them in the same bowl that they had used for medium. I hate when it's super busy and the server lets them sit for a few minutes before bringing them to the table. steaming hot wings right from the fryer really ups the heat of the suicide sauce.....not the same when they are cold. That's why I like buying the jugs of sauce and making them myself!
Rocky Landing Posted October 29, 2016 Posted October 29, 2016 you know you could buy the sauce in jars at walmart right?..I actually just had some on my slice of pizza Only one store left. But its a classic Rochester wing I get it shipped to me in LA once in a while. But NOTHING beats getting a Wing & Mac Snack fresh at the restaurant, which, sadly, only exists now on Mt. Hope Ave.
BuffaloBrad Posted October 29, 2016 Posted October 29, 2016 My top three: 1. Bar Bill 2. Nine Eleven Tavern 3. Elmos Frankly, most bars that bother to try have pretty good wings. And Duff's and Anchor Bar really aren't bad.
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted October 29, 2016 Posted October 29, 2016 This thread is really making me want wings.
Thurmal34 Posted October 29, 2016 Posted October 29, 2016 Gabriel's Gate are always well done and not too saucy. Perfect crisp. Plus the beef on weck there is out of bounds.
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