3rdand12 Posted July 1, 2023 Posted July 1, 2023 On 6/30/2023 at 3:44 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. 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 18 hours ago, Buffalo716 said: Jesus Christ is that the list in hell to each their own tastes I suppose 6 hours ago, 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. 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 Quote
3rdand12 Posted July 1, 2023 Posted July 1, 2023 5 hours ago, 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 I hope to get over next weekend. In the afternoon LOL Quote
PBF81 Posted July 1, 2023 Posted July 1, 2023 On 6/30/2023 at 3:44 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. 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. Quote
PBF81 Posted July 1, 2023 Posted July 1, 2023 23 hours ago, 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. You talkin' about Rootie's? 20 hours ago, 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 It must've been an oversight that you left KFC off of the list? LMAO @ #1 1 Quote
Draconator Posted July 1, 2023 Posted July 1, 2023 27 minutes ago, 3rdand12 said: I hope to get over next weekend. In the afternoon LOL 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. 1 Quote
Augie Posted July 1, 2023 Posted July 1, 2023 2 minutes ago, PBF81 said: You talkin' about Rootie's? 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. 1 minute ago, 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. The bar is always your friend!!! I eat lunch there daily, today with my wife because it was easier than a table. Just sit. 1 Quote
BlazinBill Posted July 1, 2023 Posted July 1, 2023 36 minutes ago, PBF81 said: You talkin' about Rootie's? It must've been an oversight that you left KFC off of the list? LMAO @ #1 Ahh huge oversight - I need to update the list now - but which amazing wing is eliminated. 1 Quote
Bobby Hooks Posted July 1, 2023 Posted July 1, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, 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 Thirsty turtle has a better plate anyway. Beans > Mac salad Edited July 1, 2023 by Bobby Hooks 1 Quote
Mr. WEO Posted July 1, 2023 Posted July 1, 2023 1 hour ago, 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 Distillery is still doing well. Tahou's died decades ago, It's rotting carcass is still mailing it in with awful plates. 1 hour ago, 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. I think McGregor's guys simply went broke. 1 Quote
Freddie's Dead Posted July 1, 2023 Posted July 1, 2023 1 hour ago, 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 Steve Tahous is open on Lyell across from Weggams. Every time I drive by in the evening, there's cops there.... 1 Quote
PBF81 Posted July 1, 2023 Posted July 1, 2023 2 hours ago, 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. 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. Quote
Big Turk Posted July 1, 2023 Posted July 1, 2023 Opening a new one in Penfield today or tomorrow I think Quote
PBF81 Posted July 1, 2023 Posted July 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Mr. WEO said: Distillery is still doing well. The last time I went there their wings sucked. They used to be great in the '80s and '90s. Are they better again? 1 hour ago, Mr. WEO said: Tahou's died decades ago, It's rotting carcass is still mailing it in with awful plates. 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. 1 hour ago, Mr. WEO said: I think McGregor's guys simply went broke. 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. 4 minutes ago, Big Turk said: Opening a new one in Penfield today or tomorrow I think Good morning! 2 hours ago, BlazinBill said: Ahh huge oversight - I need to update the list now - but which amazing wing is eliminated. Not Wegmans wing bar, they definitely earn a spot on the list. LOL 1 Quote
Buffalo716 Posted July 1, 2023 Posted July 1, 2023 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 Quote
BADOLBILZ Posted July 2, 2023 Posted July 2, 2023 3 hours ago, Mr. WEO said: Tahou's died decades ago, It's rotting carcass is still mailing it in with awful plates. 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. 1 1 Quote
Charles Romes Posted July 2, 2023 Posted July 2, 2023 On 6/26/2023 at 5:17 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!!! 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. Quote
Mr. WEO Posted July 2, 2023 Posted July 2, 2023 17 hours ago, 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! Not Wegmans wing bar, they definitely earn a spot on the list. LOL 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. 15 hours ago, 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. Probably a jarred meat sauce now too Quote
3rdand12 Posted July 2, 2023 Posted July 2, 2023 1 minute ago, 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. Forgot about Jeremiahs Been decades for me Dog Town on Monroe is becoming a legend for good reason ! Quote
Mr. WEO Posted July 2, 2023 Posted July 2, 2023 1 minute ago, 3rdand12 said: Forgot about Jeremiahs Been decades for me Dog Town on Monroe is becoming a legend for good reason ! It’s decent meat sauce. More spicy than original Nicks. Little salty. nit sure if the other Jeremiah’s are as good Quote
3rdand12 Posted July 2, 2023 Posted July 2, 2023 2 minutes ago, 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 Fair take. Been a long long time since the Original Nicks exp 1 Quote
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