Ned Flanders Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 On 5/26/2022 at 1:57 PM, Bob Lamb said: 1970's - Fridays at Broadway Joe's - 10 cents wings and drafts 1984, Casey's in Brockport, Monday nights: $5.00 for 50 wings and $5.00 pitchers of Genny. We knew the cook and he told us to ask for "sliced celery" when ordering so he knew it was us, and he'd throw another dozen or so on the pile. Fine dining while watching MNF. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted May 29, 2022 Author Share Posted May 29, 2022 2 hours ago, Gugny said: Bought some yesterday at our local supermarket (Hannaford) at $3.99/lb. I haven't opened them yet, but they're mostly very good sized flats. I'm estimating it's close to 60 wings (I bought two packages totaling about 8 lbs.). I'll update when I have the actual totals, but I'm prepping them today to throw them in the smoker tomorrow. UPDATE: So each wing is a full wing. NIce and meaty. 28 of them altogether. So about $.88/wing. They are chilling in the fridge now after being covered in a salt/baking powder mixture and will stay there until I smoke them sometime tomorrow late afternoon, early evening. (pic just for reference; not mine) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 14 minutes ago, Gugny said: UPDATE: So each wing is a full wing. NIce and meaty. 28 of them altogether. So about $.88/wing. They are chilling in the fridge now after being covered in a salt/baking powder mixture and will stay there until I smoke them sometime tomorrow late afternoon, early evening. (pic just for reference; not mine) I used to sometimes fry them full/whole... just cut the tip off. For some reason the kids liked them better like that. In a way they are juicier whole but whatever, they got their wings lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RaoulDuke79 Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 Best deal i can remember is when i was working 3rd shift back in the day. One of the local bars had a 3rd shift happy hour and opened at 7am. Small pitcher of beer and a dozen wings for $6.25 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 Around 15-18 dollars in the Buffalo area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 I haven't bought raw wings in a while but what is the reason for the major uptick in price? Chicken flu? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 1 hour ago, RaoulDuke79 said: Best deal i can remember is when i was working 3rd shift back in the day. One of the local bars had a 3rd shift happy hour and opened at 7am. Small pitcher of beer and a dozen wings for $6.25 In the early 80s, The Casino in Bemus Point had a Monday night special: ten-cent wings and three Bud splits (7 oz bottles) for a buck. With a $5 bill, you could fill up on wings and beer and leave a 25% tip. In fact, most places had a ten-cent wing night, and many offered pitcher specials on the same night. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 2 hours ago, Buffalo716 said: Around 15-18 dollars in the Buffalo area For how many? Is that an order of 10 wings? Places around here often start with an order of 5 or 6 wings. I’ve seen some places with temporary signs announcing current wing prices because they didn’t want to replace all their menus. The market was changing that fast. My son used to order his wings naked with the sauce on the side. He knew it embarrassed me, but he said the wings were crispier that way. I have to admit there was some truth to that, but I couldn’t let him know that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Augie said: For how many? Is that an order of 10 wings? Places around here often start with an order of 5 or 6 wings. I’ve seen some places with temporary signs announcing current wing prices because they didn’t want to replace all their menus. The market was changing that fast. My son used to order his wings naked with the sauce on the side. He knew it embarrassed me, but he said the wings were crispier that way. I have to admit there was some truth to that, but I couldn’t let him know that. That's a single order of 10 And there's absolutely truth to it... Though you just look different Edited May 29, 2022 by Buffalo716 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted May 29, 2022 Share Posted May 29, 2022 Went shopping at Restaurant Depot for Zucchini for my diet and snacks for my daughter's lunch and found small box of chicken wings @ $1.10 per pound. They even had some miss-cut wings @ $0.99 per pound which just means the machine did not cut it exactly at joint. Our freezers are full and there are still a few items in my wife's cafeteria freezer she needs to bring home so we passed on buying them. For those who live in Buffalo there is one near Walden Exit of I-90 but in order to get a free membership card you need to be a restaurant or other licensed food vendor. Maybe you know someone with a spare card. They have turkey wings too which are great on smoker. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zow2 Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 Down here in Maryland, ordered some really excellent wings the other day from a local joint. An order of 25 wings was $34. Sometimes they list “market price”.. which cracks me up. Like Lobster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheCockSportif Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 In Maine, two things: (1) wings suck in general here, and (2) it's super expensive, like $20 for a dozen. And that majorly sucks to pay so much, in particular if you don't care for the end result. So, I've basically been shopping this sketchy Asian market nearby for wings, and they're cheap, like $3.25/lb (regular market is over $6/lb now). Then, in cold months, I cold smoke then fry then season. Or in warmer months like these, I dry rub, smoke (super heavy smoke, because...), and then flash fry. I'll make some dressings and so on, but we're both more satisfied with our results here than we are at any restaurant currently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 23 hours ago, Limeaid said: Went shopping at Restaurant Depot for Zucchini for my diet and snacks for my daughter's lunch and found small box of chicken wings @ $1.10 per pound. They even had some miss-cut wings @ $0.99 per pound which just means the machine did not cut it exactly at joint. Our freezers are full and there are still a few items in my wife's cafeteria freezer she needs to bring home so we passed on buying them. For those who live in Buffalo there is one near Walden Exit of I-90 but in order to get a free membership card you need to be a restaurant or other licensed food vendor. Maybe you know someone with a spare card. They have turkey wings too which are great on smoker. Restaurant Depot is awesome. I usually get mine at Costco. As of now that means a trip to Rochester, but there will soon be one in B-lo. I know the brothers that own a place in Buffalo known for its wings (always on the top rated places for them). They’ve both told me they make almost nothing on them ($15.99 for 10) and just hope people that order them also buy beer. Take out wing orders suck for them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 2 hours ago, BarleyNY said: Restaurant Depot is awesome. I usually get mine at Costco. As of now that means a trip to Rochester, but there will soon be one in B-lo. I know the brothers that own a place in Buffalo known for its wings (always on the top rated places for them). They’ve both told me they make almost nothing on them ($15.99 for 10) and just hope people that order them also buy beer. Take out wing orders suck for them. Let me just add, take out wings suck for pretty much everybody! There were a few places that had OK takeout when I was a kid, but now they are just soggy by the time you get home. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 1 hour ago, Augie said: Let me just add, take out wings suck for pretty much everybody! There were a few places that had OK takeout when I was a kid, but now they are just soggy by the time you get home. One of the owners has told me how much he hates gettin a bad review for soggy takeout wings. There’s nothing you can do. Once you put them in a closed box they’re going to get soggy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 One restaurant's solution was a box which had ridges on bottom so any liquid pooled on there. Another restaurant I ate at when I travelled only sold naked wings with your choice of sauces with them. They even had a small cup for mixing wing with sauce which I used as shaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 On 5/29/2022 at 4:20 PM, Augie said: For how many? Is that an order of 10 wings? Places around here often start with an order of 5 or 6 wings. I’ve seen some places with temporary signs announcing current wing prices because they didn’t want to replace all their menus. The market was changing that fast. My son used to order his wings naked with the sauce on the side. He knew it embarrassed me, but he said the wings were crispier that way. I have to admit there was some truth to that, but I couldn’t let him know that. Yeah... But peeps were only making $3.85/hour. 😏 On 5/29/2022 at 3:27 PM, WhoTom said: In the early 80s, The Casino in Bemus Point had a Monday night special: ten-cent wings and three Bud splits (7 oz bottles) for a buck. With a $5 bill, you could fill up on wings and beer and leave a 25% tip. In fact, most places had a ten-cent wing night, and many offered pitcher specials on the same night. My last post was meant for you. But @Augie can have it too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 20 minutes ago, ExiledInIllinois said: Yeah... But peeps were only making $3.85/hour. 😏 Actually, minimum wage was $3.35 at the time. That's why we knew all the places that had wing and beer specials! But things are even worse today. To put it in perspective: minimum wage has increased by a factor of 1.24 since 1983 the cost of wings has increased by a factor of 15 since 1983 (based on this thread) corporate profits (after taxes) have increased by a factor of 13 since 1983 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 24 minutes ago, WhoTom said: Actually, minimum wage was $3.35 at the time. That's why we knew all the places that had wing and beer specials! But things are even worse today. To put it in perspective: minimum wage has increased by a factor of 1.24 since 1983 the cost of wings has increased by a factor of 15 since 1983 (based on this thread) corporate profits (after taxes) have increased by a factor of 13 since 1983 And... We have so much more stupid, useless shi... to make poor choices on and divide up our pocketbooks on! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted June 1, 2022 Share Posted June 1, 2022 6 hours ago, WhoTom said: Actually, minimum wage was $3.35 at the time. That's why we knew all the places that had wing and beer specials! But things are even worse today. To put it in perspective: minimum wage has increased by a factor of 1.24 since 1983 the cost of wings has increased by a factor of 15 since 1983 (based on this thread) corporate profits (after taxes) have increased by a factor of 13 since 1983 I do that recommended yearly check of my SS account and seeing what I made back when I first moved out of my parents' house back about 1997, I wonder how did I survive. There's no way I could afford anything I have now with what I made back then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DasNootz Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 (edited) On 5/26/2022 at 9:24 AM, Gugny said: Where in NY? I haven't seen $10/dozen in YEARS! Tug Hill region. I’ve seen $10/dozen and $0.75 wings nights twice this week. It’s been around $1.50/wing up until the last month. Edited June 8, 2022 by DasNootz 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 23 minutes ago, DasNootz said: Tug Hill region. I’ve seen $10/dozen and $0.75 wings nights twice this week. It’s been around $1.50/wing up until the last month. It’s been $1.50-$2.00/wing here for a while. I don’t order them often, but got an order of 6 last week (at a place owned by some WNY ex-pats) and the price had come down a bit it seemed. For better or worse, I can’t pound wings the way I used to. I’m ashamed to say I had some that went untouched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Hammersticks Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 Nine fitty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 An order of wings where I’m at usually range between $12-$16 for 10. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 46 minutes ago, BringBackFergy said: An order of wings where I’m at usually range between $12-$16 for 10. That’s with ranch dressing, right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 46 minutes ago, mead107 said: That’s with ranch dressing, right Ketchup 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shamrock Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 (edited) https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5e74470816003147cca25032/t/608668c790c9ed325115deb3/1619421383226/Sports-Bar-Menu-Matthew-Flinders-Hotel.pdf this is from the pub around the corner. https://alabamawings.com.au Edited June 11, 2022 by Shamrock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 $34?! https://nypost.com/2022/05/19/how-restaurants-are-grappling-with-food-inflation-34-chicken-wings/amp/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppy Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 DAYUM. Had to check out the 4 page chicken wing thread. My market price is Costco bulk size frozen wings and flats cut up. Take out what we will eat and usually invite people over because they're infamous (famous) The quality is good. If not there than grocery store frozen maybe smart and final. what no recipes? j/k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdl 716 Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 $15.99 for a single order (10) of kickin bourbon molasses at La Nova in Amherst last week….expensive but tasty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony P Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 (edited) $16.00 for 10 here in Bonita Springs. But $10.00 for 10 on Mondays. Good wings though - the owner is from BUF. Edited June 17, 2022 by Tony P 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted June 17, 2022 Author Share Posted June 17, 2022 1 hour ago, Tony P said: $16.00 for 10 here in Bonita Springs. But $10.00 for 10 on Mondays. Good wings though - the owner is from BUF. It definitely seems like $16 for 10 wings is the widespread average. Who'da thunk that $1 wings would ever be a "deal?" But here we are!! Crazy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted July 29, 2022 Share Posted July 29, 2022 Duff's Famous Wings is in Buffalo, New York. 9m · Todays special is 10 wings for $10 from 11-4pm at all of our WNY locations to celebrate National Wing Day!! Come have lunch with us, and celebrate the day🍗🍻 *Dine in only & one order per customer. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PastaJoe Posted August 2, 2022 Share Posted August 2, 2022 $14.99 for 12 big wings at Twin Trees locations around metro Syracuse. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 $9.50 at the hotel bar where I am in California, does not say how many in an order, so my guess would be 6. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 21 minutes ago, Just Jack said: $9.50 at the hotel bar where I am in California, does not say how many in an order, so my guess would be 6. And how is the quality Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 Just now, Buffalo716 said: And how is the quality Haven't ordered them so I don't know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted August 10, 2022 Author Share Posted August 10, 2022 1 hour ago, Just Jack said: Haven't ordered them so I don't know. You know what must be done. Don't disappoint us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted August 10, 2022 Share Posted August 10, 2022 I visited Myrtle Beach last week and got 8 BBQ wings for $12. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 On 8/9/2022 at 9:26 PM, Gugny said: You know what must be done. Don't disappoint us. Got them tonight. 8 count, on the small side. They were decent for hotel bar wings, but they served them with, gasp, ranch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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