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  On 6/30/2023 at 7:44 PM, Mr. WEO said:


they had a good one years ago (their first?) on Mt Hope formerly Lunds restaurant.  Then they had one on Gregory street (formerly Doc’s Pump House) which was good too.  I think they overexpanded to the point where Covid wiped them out. 

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I think they tried one out in Henrietta on Jefferson near RiT. Had one on rt 31 just past Perinton.

 Stretched too thin and lost its panache. if there ever was one

The Distillery has made a similar business decisions

  On 7/1/2023 at 2:01 AM, Buffalo716 said:

Jesus Christ is that the list in hell

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to each their own tastes I suppose

  On 7/1/2023 at 1:36 PM, Freddie's Dead said:

 

Mighty Taco and Duff's failed here, now it's Bar Bill's turn.  Rochester ain't Buffalo, there's no concept of going until 4AM on the weekends.  Pizza places close at 11PM here.  The only place to get food in Rochester after midnight is Denny's and the 24-hour drive through at Burger King.  Rochester sucks for restaurants and bars.

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What ? Nick Tahou isn't still open ? Home of the original garbage plate ?

Not that I would risk EVER going  there even in the day

 

lol

Posted
  On 7/1/2023 at 2:35 PM, Virgil said:


I’m a little worried about that too.  Graveyard locations are a real thing. And while many know about the greatness of Bar Bill, I wonder if that popularity exists in Rochester.  
 

Regardless, I will be there the second week of August and go many times 

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I hope to get over next weekend. In the afternoon  LOL

Posted
  On 6/30/2023 at 7:44 PM, Mr. WEO said:


they had a good one years ago (their first?) on Mt Hope formerly Lunds restaurant.  Then they had one on Gregory street (formerly Doc’s Pump House) which was good too.  I think they overexpanded to the point where Covid wiped them out. 

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The Southwedge one, over on Gregory St., they closed years ago due to disputes with the neighbors.  

 

Not sure when the Palmyra one closed.  

 

I thought that the Penfield one (now Bar Bill) was doing well before Lockdowns & Restrictions.  

 

 

Posted
  On 6/30/2023 at 9:18 PM, Augie said:

 

Care to share some of your top 10? I’ve never been to Bar Bill but hope to visit on my next trip. Always looking for good options. 

 

When I lived in WNY there was a little house on the east side of Transit around East Amherst. Rosy’s or something? It’s been gone forever I’m sure, but when I think of my favorite wings, I think of that place. 

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You talkin' about Rootie's?  

 

 

  On 7/1/2023 at 12:20 AM, BlazinBill said:

10. TGIF

9. Applebee's

8. Domino's

7. Buffalo Wild Wings

6. Wegmans Wing Bar

5. Dave and Busters

4. Quaker Steak& Lube

3. Bryne Dairy

2. Chili's

1. Frozen Tyson Wings - leave out of freezer for a bit ( do not heat) then just dip in ranch and enjoy 

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It must've been an oversight that you left KFC off of the list?  

 

LMAO @ #1

 

 

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Posted
  On 7/1/2023 at 8:10 PM, 3rdand12 said:

I hope to get over next weekend. In the afternoon  LOL

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We got there just before 8 pm last night. 3 of us. We were told an hour wait for a table. Then 3 people got up from the bar. I grabbed those seats. Total wait time, 2 minutes. 

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Posted
  On 7/1/2023 at 8:35 PM, PBF81 said:

 

You talkin' about Rootie's?  

 

 

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I don’t think so, but I can’t be sure. It was an old house and we always got wings to go (and they were STILL good). I remember a Rudy’s Tap Room or something closer to the UB Amherst location, I think. This was a LONG time ago, back in the 70’s. Seriously doubt any of it is still there. 

  On 7/1/2023 at 8:38 PM, Draconator said:

We got there just before 8 pm last night. 3 of us. We were told an hour wait for a table. Then 3 people got up from the bar. I grabbed those seats. Total wait time, 2 minutes. 

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The bar is always your friend!!! I eat lunch there daily, today with my wife because it was easier than a table. Just sit. 

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Posted
  On 7/1/2023 at 8:35 PM, PBF81 said:

 

You talkin' about Rootie's?  

 

 

 

It must've been an oversight that you left KFC off of the list?  

 

LMAO @ #1

 

 

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Ahh huge oversight - I need to update the list now - but which amazing wing is eliminated. 

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Posted (edited)
  On 7/1/2023 at 8:05 PM, 3rdand12 said:

I think they tried one out in Henrietta on Jefferson near RiT. Had one on rt 31 just past Perinton.

 Stretched too thin and lost its panache. if there ever was one

The Distillery has made a similar business decisions

to each their own tastes I suppose

What ? Nick Tahou isn't still open ? Home of the original garbage plate ?

Not that I would risk EVER going  there even in the day

 

lol

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Thirsty turtle has a better plate anyway. Beans > Mac salad 

 

 

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Posted
  On 7/1/2023 at 8:05 PM, 3rdand12 said:

I think they tried one out in Henrietta on Jefferson near RiT. Had one on rt 31 just past Perinton.

 Stretched too thin and lost its panache. if there ever was one

The Distillery has made a similar business decisions

to each their own tastes I suppose

What ? Nick Tahou isn't still open ? Home of the original garbage plate ?

Not that I would risk EVER going  there even in the day

 

lol

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Distillery is still doing well.

 

Tahou's died decades ago, It's rotting carcass is still mailing it in with awful plates.

 

 

  On 7/1/2023 at 8:29 PM, PBF81 said:

 

The Southwedge one, over on Gregory St., they closed years ago due to disputes with the neighbors.  

 

Not sure when the Palmyra one closed.  

 

I thought that the Penfield one (now Bar Bill) was doing well before Lockdowns & Restrictions.  

 

 

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I think McGregor's guys simply went broke.

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Posted
  On 7/1/2023 at 8:05 PM, 3rdand12 said:

I think they tried one out in Henrietta on Jefferson near RiT. Had one on rt 31 just past Perinton.

 Stretched too thin and lost its panache. if there ever was one

The Distillery has made a similar business decisions

to each their own tastes I suppose

What ? Nick Tahou isn't still open ? Home of the original garbage plate ?

Not that I would risk EVER going  there even in the day

 

lol

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Steve Tahous is open on Lyell across from Weggams.  Every time I drive by in the evening, there's cops there....

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Posted
  On 7/1/2023 at 8:40 PM, Augie said:

I don’t think so, but I can’t be sure. It was an old house and we always got wings to go (and they were STILL good). I remember a Rudy’s Tap Room or something closer to the UB Amherst location, I think. This was a LONG time ago, back in the 70’s. Seriously doubt any of it is still there. 

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Yeah, doesn't sound like Rooties.  Rooties underwent an ownership change I think in the late '80s or early '90s, the new owners ran it into the ground.  That was where the wings that the Buffalo Mayor would bet his counterparts in Dallas, Washington, and NY for during our Super Bowl years came from.  They were regarded as among the tops in Buffalo at the time.  

 

 

Posted
  On 7/1/2023 at 9:39 PM, Mr. WEO said:

Distillery is still doing well.

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The last time I went there their wings sucked.  They used to be great in the '80s and '90s. 

 

Are they better again?  

 

 

  On 7/1/2023 at 9:39 PM, Mr. WEO said:

Tahou's died decades ago, It's rotting carcass is still mailing it in with awful plates.

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I couldn't agree more.   

 

The appeal was going to the downtown location for the "ambience" back in the '80s and maybe early '90s.  So many better plates from a food perspective in Rochester.  

 

 

  On 7/1/2023 at 9:39 PM, Mr. WEO said:

I think McGregor's guys simply went broke.

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That's interesting.  I'll find out for sure next time I visit the Hentrietta location.  It looks like they only have that one and on out in Gates open still.  

 

 

  On 7/1/2023 at 11:14 PM, Big Turk said:

Opening a new one in Penfield today or tomorrow I think

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Good morning!  

 

:D

 

 

  On 7/1/2023 at 9:12 PM, BlazinBill said:

Ahh huge oversight - I need to update the list now - but which amazing wing is eliminated. 

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Not Wegmans wing bar, they definitely earn a spot on the list.  LOL  

 

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Macys pizzeria while known for their crazy pizzas and online presence

 

i will say makes a slamming wing that can compete … I don’t go there for traditional hot medium mild … BUT their specialties wings slap

Posted
  On 7/1/2023 at 9:39 PM, Mr. WEO said:

Tahou's died decades ago, It's rotting carcass is still mailing it in with awful plates.

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Killed their plates when they went to frozen home fries.   That was the only fresh ingredient and therefore the only ingredient they could f*ck up.   And they did.

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Posted
  On 6/26/2023 at 9:17 PM, BillsFan619 said:

As some of you know, I’m a die-hard who lives on the West Coast. My family and I are going to the Bills, Chargers game in December. Woohoo!

 

For those that live in the Buffalo area, you know this already, but you have a keeper.

 

Their original wings were amazing. WOW!!! The blue cheese was great too. Loved the vibe as well.

 

Question for Bills Mafia who live in the area:

I was surprised that they didn’t have a lot of Bills stuff up. I think I only saw one Bills sign that was lit up in the whole place.

 

Does that change during the season? Is there more Bills stuff up?
 

Go Bills!!!

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 I had the same feeling when I was at a bar/restaurant in Oakville ON and they did not serve any Molson. Maybe they do not want to be stereotyped. 

Posted
  On 7/1/2023 at 11:18 PM, PBF81 said:

 

The last time I went there their wings sucked.  They used to be great in the '80s and '90s. 

 

Are they better again?  

 

 

 

I couldn't agree more.   

 

The appeal was going to the downtown location for the "ambience" back in the '80s and maybe early '90s.  So many better plates from a food perspective in Rochester.  

 

 

 

That's interesting.  I'll find out for sure next time I visit the Hentrietta location.  It looks like they only have that one and on out in Gates open still.  

 

 

 

Good morning!  

 

:D

 

 

 

Not Wegmans wing bar, they definitely earn a spot on the list.  LOL  

 

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Nick’s peaked in the 80s when it ran 24 hrs a day, closing only on Christmas.  Nick and his staff quite the characters.  2 am and the place is filled with cops, college kids, hookers.  The meat sauce was the OG, the Everest, the Olympus of meat sauces.

 

I still have a  grease stained “Rochester Sesquicentennial” Nicks cardboard plate (1984)—a real “game used” memento of my college youth!

 

Now the decent copies are Dog Town and Empire Hots. 
 

Distillery you never go for the food, just to meet up with people.  Jeremiah’s on Monroe has the best wings still. 
 

 

  On 7/2/2023 at 1:12 AM, BADOLBILZ said:

 

 

Killed their plates when they went to frozen home fries.   That was the only fresh ingredient and therefore the only ingredient they could f*ck up.   And they did.

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Probably a jarred meat sauce now too

Posted
  On 7/2/2023 at 4:58 PM, Mr. WEO said:


Nick’s peaked in the 80s when it ran 24 hrs a day, closing only on Christmas.  Nick and his staff quite the characters.  2 am and the place is filled with cops, college kids, hookers.  The meat sauce was the OG, the Everest, the Olympus of meat sauces.

 

I still have a  grease stained “Rochester Sesquicentennial” Nicks cardboard plate (1984)—a real “game used” memento of my college youth!

 

Now the decent copies are Dog Town and Empire Hots. 
 

Distillery you never go for the food, just to meet up with people.  Jeremiah’s on Monroe has the best wings still. 
 

 

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Forgot about Jeremiahs

Been decades for me

 Dog Town on Monroe is becoming a legend for good reason !

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  On 7/2/2023 at 5:00 PM, 3rdand12 said:

Forgot about Jeremiahs

Been decades for me

 Dog Town on Monroe is becoming a legend for good reason !

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It’s decent meat sauce.  More spicy than original Nicks.  Little salty.  
 

nit sure if the other Jeremiah’s are as good 

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  On 7/2/2023 at 5:03 PM, Mr. WEO said:


It’s decent meat sauce.  More spicy than original Nicks.  Little salty.  
 

nit sure if the other Jeremiah’s are as good 

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Fair take.
Been a long long time since the Original Nicks exp

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