BillsFanNC Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Food Wars Personally I think neither one has the best in WNY, but they are certainly the two most mentioned whenever another best wings thread comes up around here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmac17 Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 we should dig up one of the 40 other threads on the topic instead of starting this one over. Will be interested to see how the show votes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Jeez...not only are they covering the Anchor Bar/Duffs war (I vote Duffs, but La Nova, when they are done right, is still my favorite), but they are featuring another battle close to my heart (and clogged arteries) Kreuz and Smitty's BBQ in Lockhart, TX. Kreuz Market gets my vote....I am hungry...gotta hit Lockhart this weekend... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rust Belt Nights Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 DUFFS easily Anchor Bar is a cool place to go if you haven't been to Buffalo before... but if they had Duffs wings... it would be so much better! Oh.. and that Ivano Toscani guy is an !@#$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dib Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I've always preferred Brennans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I like microwave wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VABills Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 Duffs suck. Over Vinegary, non-crispy pieces of nasty chicken. La Nova is the best but Anchor bar has really made a come back and has good wings now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted February 5, 2010 Share Posted February 5, 2010 I like microwave wings. How long do you do them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 How long do you do them? The box says 3 minutes on each side, so 6 minutes total Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nostyle126 Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Duffs are the best. La Nova's are great too, but their specialty is really their bbq wings. Anchorbar is a tourist attraction with okay wings, adequate sandwiches, and horrific pizza...but if we're talking wings only, Anchorbar's are okay but don't even deserve to be in the same conversation as Duff's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 Duffs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Daddy Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 The Bar Bill in East Aurora! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nostyle126 Posted February 6, 2010 Share Posted February 6, 2010 The Bar Bill in East Aurora! I've heard good things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PushthePile Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 IMO, you can get great wings at quite a few places around WNY. If you want something unique and outstanding, go to Country Sweet in Rochester. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Duffs suck. Over Vinegary, non-crispy pieces of nasty chicken. La Nova is the best but Anchor bar has really made a come back and has good wings now. I can say from a LOT of experience I have never had a non-crispy wing from Duffs. Of course, I order them Extra Crispy wherever I go. I like Duffs sauce and their fearlessness when it comes to Extra Hot (or whatever they call their stupid-hot wings these days). They aren't the best wings I have ever had, but they have always been far better than Anchor Bar, IMO. La Nova is average in everything they make, IMO. Average wings and slightly below average pizza. Some think they put too much sauce on the wings. I get that. But if you just want less sauce, order them that way. It isn't hard to order things the way you want them. If the place doesn't fulfill your special request, then you have a complaint. Some of my favorite wing places are no longer around. Tally Ho in Niagara Falls may have made my all-time favorite wings. They have been gone for years. Rudy's on Millersport Highway was a fantastic place for many years, too. RIP Rudy's. I think Mister Dee's on Beach Road in Cheektowaga makes some of the best wings and beef-on-wecks and fish frys in the world. Maybe not THE best, but damn close. And they are consistent. The rest of the food on the menu is very good, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 I can say from a LOT of experience I have never had a non-crispy wing from Duffs. Of course, I order them Extra Crispy wherever I go. I like Duffs sauce and their fearlessness when it comes to Extra Hot (or whatever they call their stupid-hot wings these days). They aren't the best wings I have ever had, but they have always been far better than Anchor Bar, IMO. La Nova is average in everything they make, IMO. Average wings and slightly below average pizza. Some think they put too much sauce on the wings. I get that. But if you just want less sauce, order them that way. It isn't hard to order things the way you want them. If the place doesn't fulfill your special request, then you have a complaint. Some of my favorite wing places are no longer around. Tally Ho in Niagara Falls may have made my all-time favorite wings. They have been gone for years. Rudy's on Millersport Highway was a fantastic place for many years, too. RIP Rudy's. I think Mister Dee's on Beach Road in Cheektowaga makes some of the best wings and beef-on-wecks and fish frys in the world. Maybe not THE best, but damn close. And they are consistent. The rest of the food on the menu is very good, too. I was told it was plain old Franks. And they do taste just like the wings I make at home with 50/50 Franks butter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 I was told it was plain old Franks. And they do taste just like the wings I make at home with 50/50 Franks butter. Based on my experience, most places in Buffalo use "plain old Franks" usually with some margarine/butter in the mix. Of course, some put in a little of one or more of the following salt/vinegar/cayenne/garlic powder/tabasco/etc. But a good rule of thumb for making "authentic" Buffalo wings is Franks and some margarine or butter. It seems both Anchor and Duffs do something more dramatic than most of the wing places in WNY, though. That's just based on my taste, though. (Do you really use 50% butter? WOW that's a lot of butter. You must like really mild wings.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebug Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 I love they Anchor Bar suicide wings, but they are hit and miss. Consistency is a big problem for them and when they are busy the wings seem to sit around and show up at the table cold. I will say though, when they are on, they are awesome. I buy the big jug of suicide sauce when I am there and make them at home, at home they are always the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim in Anchorage Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Based on my experience, most places in Buffalo use "plain old Franks" usually with some margarine/butter in the mix. Of course, some put in a little of one or more of the following salt/vinegar/cayenne/garlic powder/tabasco/etc. But a good rule of thumb for making "authentic" Buffalo wings is Franks and some margarine or butter. It seems both Anchor and Duffs do something more dramatic than most of the wing places in WNY, though. That's just based on my taste, though. (Do you really use 50% butter? WOW that's a lot of butter. You must like really mild wings.) True, they are not that hot. The purpose of the butter is to thicken the sauce so it stays on the wing, rather than dripping into the plate. When I make something with a rough, absorbent coating [say shrimp dipped in egg and cracker crumbs and deep fried] I use 100% Franks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gomper Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 Agree on the observation that Duff's is far better on off hours. I had some the greatest wings ever made in the history of the planet from there 20 minutes before closing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Fong Posted February 7, 2010 Share Posted February 7, 2010 I've always preferred Brennans. Indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BB27 Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Since the question is which are better, Duffs or Anchor Bar's, I have to go with Duffs! They are not the best in Buffalo, but they are definately better than the Anchor Bar's wings which I don't think are very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Man Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 The Bar Bill in East Aurora! +1 I was told the difference for them is that they brush the sauce on their wings after they cook them instead of shaking them. Somehow it makes a big difference and allows their wings to stand out against all the rest in the Buffalo area. Their roast beef sandwiches are amazing too. As for the topic argument, Duffs for me no contest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 but they are featuring another battle close to my heart (and clogged arteries) Kreuz and Smitty's BBQ in Lockhart, TX. Kreuz Market gets my vote....I am hungry...gotta hit Lockhart this weekend... Nope Coopers in Llano is where it is at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted February 8, 2010 Share Posted February 8, 2010 Big Tree Inn in OP has the BEST wings I've had in WNY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Paulson Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Gabriel's Gate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Paulson Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 I can say from a LOT of experience I have never had a non-crispy wing from Duffs. Of course, I order them Extra Crispy wherever I go. I like Duffs sauce and their fearlessness when it comes to Extra Hot (or whatever they call their stupid-hot wings these days). They aren't the best wings I have ever had, but they have always been far better than Anchor Bar, IMO. La Nova is average in everything they make, IMO. Average wings and slightly below average pizza. Some think they put too much sauce on the wings. I get that. But if you just want less sauce, order them that way. It isn't hard to order things the way you want them. If the place doesn't fulfill your special request, then you have a complaint. Some of my favorite wing places are no longer around. Tally Ho in Niagara Falls may have made my all-time favorite wings. They have been gone for years. Rudy's on Millersport Highway was a fantastic place for many years, too. RIP Rudy's. I think Mister Dee's on Beach Road in Cheektowaga makes some of the best wings and beef-on-wecks and fish frys in the world. Maybe not THE best, but damn close. And they are consistent. The rest of the food on the menu is very good, too. you have to order extra crispy outside of Buffalo- i tell the guy- when you think they are done - leave them in an extra minute and then they will be done right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buftex Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Nope Coopers in Llano is where it is at. Hmm...don't get to Llano often (never) but I will keep that in mind... brisket from Kreutz, and sausage from the Salt Lick (Driftwood, TX) would be heaven to me... what is Coopers best meat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Gabriel's Gate Good Call. They've always been very good whenever I have had them. Only problem I remember is they really don't have killer-hot wings. Sometimes I really need the suicidal experience. you have to order extra crispy outside of Buffalo- i tell the guy- when you think they are done - leave them in an extra minute and then they will be done right No question. Some places I think an extra 5 minutes might be in order. But I order them extra crispy everywhere just to be clear, just as I now always order my pizza "well done". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBud Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Hmm...don't get to Llano often (never) but I will keep that in mind... brisket from Kreutz, and sausage from the Salt Lick (Driftwood, TX) would be heaven to me... what is Coopers best meat? Have to second the motion for Salt Lick. I can still taste the sauce 20yrs later. Mmmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yall Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 The best wings are between Barbill and The Pub in Depew. But between Anchor and Duff, Duffs by a mile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Hmm...don't get to Llano often (never) but I will keep that in mind... brisket from Kreutz, and sausage from the Salt Lick (Driftwood, TX) would be heaven to me... what is Coopers best meat? Depends on personal preference but I would guess most would say sausage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyal2dagame Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 here's the break down in the loyal one's view: anchor bar- great tasting SAUCES. they also get points for the history of the place. i've found their wings to be small and on the greasy side. duff's- gets points for having a better atmosphere and being around the corner from my house . only problems i've had with duff's is that their hottest isnt very hot to me, and alot of the time, their wings are swimming in sauce. if a winner is being chosen between these two, it's duff's for sure. now, if i was asked who has the best wings in wny, it's BAR BILL in east aurora. their wings are always a good size, they have great flavors(hot & spicy bbq is awesome), and the wings are ALWAYS cooked perfectly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CountDorkula Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 Duffs over anchor bar by a mile. For me the best wings i ever had were Honey BBQ wings from a place in Blasdell. NY called Rockos Tacos!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConradDobler Posted February 9, 2010 Share Posted February 9, 2010 2 times at Anchor Bar and both times the wings were under cooked. Pink on the inside. Never again. For the DIY crowd, try Franks with 1 tablespoon butter (per cup of Franks), and heat on stove just below a boil for about 20 minutes. The sauce will thicken and stick to the wings like ketchup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevbeau Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 Sign me up for Bar Bill also. Fantasmic! They still do the pitcher/order of wings special? Duffs/Anchor....definitely Duff's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooderson Posted February 10, 2010 Share Posted February 10, 2010 I live in North Tonawanda, so I usually stick around the area when ordering pizza, wings, beef on weck, etc. From my experience, Duff's is better than Anchor Bar, but if I'm in the mood for wings I usually never go to these places. North Tonawanda has a few places with unbelievable wings that not many people probably know about. Klimek's Tavern (on Oliver St.)- not much variety in sauces/flavors, but their regular Hot wings are amazing. They always make 'em nice and crispy and the wings are always very consistent. Cheap too. Dwyer's Irish Pub (Webster St., directly next to Riviera Theatre)- They have many sauces/flavors and the wings are usually very consistent. Their cajun hot wings are to die for. They also have 25 cent wings 4-8 everyday and during all Sabres games, as well as $1.50 23-oz PBR during the games. So let's just say I'm usually cheering on the Sabs with a nice PBR and some Cajun Hot wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Dink Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I live in North Tonawanda, so I usually stick around the area when ordering pizza, wings, beef on weck, etc. From my experience, Duff's is better than Anchor Bar, but if I'm in the mood for wings I usually never go to these places. North Tonawanda has a few places with unbelievable wings that not many people probably know about. Klimek's Tavern (on Oliver St.)- not much variety in sauces/flavors, but their regular Hot wings are amazing. They always make 'em nice and crispy and the wings are always very consistent. Cheap too. Dwyer's Irish Pub (Webster St., directly next to Riviera Theatre)- They have many sauces/flavors and the wings are usually very consistent. Their cajun hot wings are to die for. They also have 25 cent wings 4-8 everyday and during all Sabres games, as well as $1.50 23-oz PBR during the games. So let's just say I'm usually cheering on the Sabs with a nice PBR and some Cajun Hot wings. Damn, good deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I live in North Tonawanda, so I usually stick around the area when ordering pizza, wings, beef on weck, etc. From my experience, Duff's is better than Anchor Bar, but if I'm in the mood for wings I usually never go to these places. North Tonawanda has a few places with unbelievable wings that not many people probably know about. IMO, North Tonawanda has always been a very good party town. Sounds like it is still going strong. Pizza Junction still good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcali Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Food Wars Personally I think neither one has the best in WNY, but they are certainly the two most mentioned whenever another best wings thread comes up around here. Wiechecs in kaisertown Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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