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31 minutes ago, BADOLBILZ said:

 

 

Yeah I've never had BoW with gravy.   It's generally believed to have been brought over from German immigrants and I grew up in predominantly German WNY town where most of the grandparents didn't speak much english and BoW was had at a lot of gatherings and I've never seen this gravy thing being done. :lol:

 

In my experience most places around Buffalo that serve BoW are pretty good.   Even had a couple good sandwiches at the Charlie the Butcher that's inside the convenient store in East Aurora.:lol:    I like going to Swiston's though.   Just BoW and chili.   That's all they make and both are excellent.     

 

 

I haven't been to Swiston's in years, but always had a great beef there.

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14 hours ago, ExiledInIllinois said:

But it's not the dark side... Bailo's was an originalist... They made it that way.  So did others.  We agree to disagree.  A beef on week isn't a French dip with a salted roll.   Horseradish also plays a part in it's uniqueness.  

 

It's nothing like a  French dip!  Beef on Weck is served with au jus and quality horseradish.  And don't forget about the caraway seeds on that salted roll! 

 

If you use gravy, then you just made yourself a hot roast beef sandwich.

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1 hour ago, Gugny said:

 

It's nothing like a  French dip!  Beef on Weck is served with au jus and quality horseradish.  And don't forget about the caraway seeds on that salted roll! 

 

If you use gravy, then you just made yourself a hot roast beef sandwich.

 

Without the caraway seeds, it’s something else entirely. Something less. 

 

Both my sisters are in town currently. Today I have a beat the heat menu with gazpacho, cucumber/tomato salad, black bean and corn salad, ice cream cake, etc. Oh, and I’ll sweat my tail off with some chicken on the grill. 

 

TOMORROW will be leftovers and BEEF ON WECK DAY! 

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1 hour ago, Gugny said:

 

It's nothing like a  French dip!  Beef on Weck is served with au jus and quality horseradish.  And don't forget about the caraway seeds on that salted roll! 

 

If you use gravy, then you just made yourself a hot roast beef sandwich.

Beef on weck is a hot roast beef sandwich! 😆   /smdh... Outsiders.

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2 hours ago, Gugny said:

 

It's nothing like a  French dip!  Beef on Weck is served with au jus and quality horseradish.  And don't forget about the caraway seeds on that salted roll! 

 

If you use gravy, then you just made yourself a hot roast beef sandwich.

The people that put ketchup on scrambled eggs will never understand this.

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6 hours ago, The Dean said:

 

 

😕Mr . Sizzle?

 

Newish?

2 years or so? On Connecticut.

4 hours ago, Buffalo716 said:

Lots of people think Allentown burger venture is better

You know what looks amazing? Britesmith Brewing in Williamsville.

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On 6/18/2022 at 1:36 PM, ExiledInIllinois said:

Beef on weck is a hot roast beef sandwich! 😆   /smdh... Outsiders.

 

Open face with mash potatoes and gravy is another meal entirely! The “weck” is critical to the deliciousness! There is a new crisis to be aware of. I went to two Publix locations, one Kroger and an Asian “Farmers Market” looking for caraway seeds…..with NONE to be found. My sister stopped at one store with no luck before realizing her daughters had some in their kitchen. WTF is up with the elusive caraway seed??? 

 

I have I believe 15 people coming for “beef on weck night”, and without the caraway seeds we were going to have to give it a new name! 

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21 minutes ago, Augie said:

 

Open face with mash potatoes and gravy is another meal entirely! The “weck” is critical to the deliciousness! There is a new crisis to be aware of. I went to two Publix locations, one Kroger and an Asian “Farmers Market” looking for caraway seeds…..with NONE to be found. My sister stopped at one store with no luck before realizing her daughters had some in their kitchen. WTF is up with the elusive caraway seed??? 

 

I have I believe 15 people coming for “beef on weck night”, and without the caraway seeds we were going to have to give it a new name! 

Too wet in Northern Europe.   Not enough sun in Poland.   Too close to Ukraine. 

 

😆 

 

That's the best I got!

 

@Augie You do the math... 😉 

 

"It is widely established as a cultivated plant. The Netherlands, Poland and Germany are the top caraway producers. Finland supplies about 28% (2011) of the world's caraway production from some 1500 farms, the high output occurring possibly from its favorable climate and latitudes, which ensure long summer hours of sunlight."

 

What's going on in Finland... 😏 

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37 minutes ago, Augie said:

 

Open face with mash potatoes and gravy is another meal entirely! The “weck” is critical to the deliciousness! There is a new crisis to be aware of. I went to two Publix locations, one Kroger and an Asian “Farmers Market” looking for caraway seeds…..with NONE to be found. My sister stopped at one store with no luck before realizing her daughters had some in their kitchen. WTF is up with the elusive caraway seed??? 

 

I have I believe 15 people coming for “beef on weck night”, and without the caraway seeds we were going to have to give it a new name! 

The Publix across the way will make kummelweck rolls if you give them a few days notice. Ask them.

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3 minutes ago, T&C said:

The Publix across the way will make kummelweck rolls if you give them a few days notice. Ask them.

 

The one in Sarasota used to do that and I used them. Unfortunately, they give it to you in a plastic bag and the salt would melt away fairly quickly. Not sure if the bag or the product was faulty. I did it a few times, and it was super easy, but I now find I get a better product if I make it myself when needed. It’s very simple, to the point that I feel like I got out of cooking today for our crowd of 15. Publix sold me a boatload of Boar’s Head roast beef and some chips, wife got some sides from Whole Foods, and we have a meal! 

 

Charlie the Butcher’s website used to recommend a corn starch slurry I believe to get the salt and caraway seeds to adhere, but now I’m seeing an egg wash, so I’ll try that for the first time today. 

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26 minutes ago, T&C said:

The Publix across the way will make kummelweck rolls if you give them a few days notice. Ask them.

Yeah... They dry out fast.   Keep them in paper... Probably only a day... IF that!

 

Even in BFLo... The few days ahead head's up you give them get you into same day baking queue.  If you can find them on demand, probably a high volume place in BFLo area? Costanza's in Cheektowaga?

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1 hour ago, T&C said:

The Publix across the way will make kummelweck rolls if you give them a few days notice. Ask them.

 

Ours used to as well. Still might. But they were pretty bad. Making my own from a decent kaiser roll proved much better.

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1 hour ago, Augie said:

 

The one in Sarasota used to do that and I used them. Unfortunately, they give it to you in a plastic bag and the salt would melt away fairly quickly. Not sure if the bag or the product was faulty. I did it a few times, and it was super easy, but I now find I get a better product if I make it myself when needed. It’s very simple, to the point that I feel like I got out of cooking today for our crowd of 15. Publix sold me a boatload of Boar’s Head roast beef and some chips, wife got some sides from Whole Foods, and we have a meal! 

 

Charlie the Butcher’s website used to recommend a corn starch slurry I believe to get the salt and caraway seeds to adhere, but now I’m seeing an egg wash, so I’ll try that for the first time today. 

This Publix puts them in a box.. like donuts, so I guess you just have to ask for them like that. Our BBBB gets them there too for one of the tailgates. If at home though, yes, a light egg wash works the best.

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Ours used to as well. Still might. But they were pretty bad. Making my own from a decent kaiser roll proved much better.

I must have the best Publix in the world then lol. They are always fine.

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2 hours ago, T&C said:

This Publix puts them in a box.. like donuts, so I guess you just have to ask for them like that. Our BBBB gets them there too for one of the tailgates. If at home though, yes, a light egg wash works the best.

I must have the best Publix in the world then lol. They are always fine.

 

I'm guessing special stuff like that depends a lot on the people doing the job. When I first moved to St Augustine, the Publix had the weck rolls already made. They wew decent enough.  But then the stopped and it became a special order. They weren't the same. 2-3 carroway seeds. Crappy salt, plastic wrapped etc.

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12 hours ago, Another Fan said:

For casual Italian dining Otto's in Cheektowaga was very good.  As was Sorrentino's in Williamsville.  Very sizable portions without messing up my stomach.

 

they have subs there though and the OP mentioned it 

 

 

 

Italian Village in Depew too!  Transit Road...

 

http://italianvillagewny.com

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On 6/20/2022 at 4:35 AM, Another Fan said:

For casual Italian dining Otto's in Cheektowaga was very good.  As was Sorrentino's in Williamsville.  Very sizable portions without messing up my stomach.

 

they have subs there though and the OP mentioned it 

 

 

 

I concur on Otto's, nice place with good food.

 

I would also recommend Alton's restaurant in Cheektowaga. A very good place for breakfast.

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16 minutes ago, Not at the table Karlos said:

I've heard nothing but amazing reviews for them but something always comes up on my end when I try to order. Can't wait to try them. 

Part of the charm is the bar. Great neighborhood kind of place. 

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On 6/18/2022 at 10:51 PM, PromoTheRobot said:

 

You know what looks amazing? Britesmith Brewing in Williamsville.

The brewer is very good technically, which is huge.  No flaws in any of the beers I’ve had there.  Nice place for a flight and some food. 

On 6/19/2022 at 12:55 PM, Draconator said:

Fantastic beer selection. Food items didn't thrill me after looking at the menu. 

I’ve eaten there several times.  I liked the food. 

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On 6/18/2022 at 11:04 AM, Draconator said:

I find this thread helpful, as my band will be playing at the Glen Park Tavern on July 7th as part of Music On Main. I will now be setting up like 3 hours before we preform and grab a nice dinner!

A debut no less!  What kind of music?

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1 hour ago, Draconator said:

80's first wave, 90's and today's dance rock. From Duran Duran and Tears For Fears to Portugal the Man and Bruno Mars. 

'Don't Be Cruel Polka'?

And before anyone gets their knickers in a knot, if you've gone to a wedding reception in a fire hall or VFW post, you've probably heard that. 😁

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1 hour ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said:

'Don't Be Cruel Polka'?

And before anyone gets their knickers in a knot, if you've gone to a wedding reception in a fire hall or VFW post, you've probably heard that. 😁

 

https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=1ptpL46HZts&list=RDAMVM1ptpL46HZts

 

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