The Dean Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 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. 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. 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 14 minutes ago, The Dean said: I haven't been to Swiston's in years, but always had a great beef there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 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! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 9 hours ago, BADOLBILZ said: More salt on that weck than some highway departments use in all of February. 👍 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 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! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 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. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 Mr. Sizzle for burgers and chicken sandwiches. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 24 minutes ago, PromoTheRobot said: Mr. Sizzle for burgers and chicken sandwiches. 😕Mr . Sizzle? Newish? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 2 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: Mr. Sizzle for burgers and chicken sandwiches. Lots of people think Allentown burger venture is better Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 14 hours ago, PromoTheRobot said: You know what looks amazing? Britesmith Brewing in Williamsville. Fantastic beer selection. Food items didn't thrill me after looking at the menu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, Draconator said: Fantastic beer selection. Food items didn't thrill me after looking at the menu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 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! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 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... 😏 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 (edited) 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? Edited June 19, 2022 by ExiledInIllinois Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T&C Posted June 19, 2022 Share Posted June 19, 2022 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. 2 minutes ago, The Dean said: 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 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 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 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 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 27 minutes ago, ExiledInIllinois said: Italian Village in Depew too! Transit Road... http://italianvillagewny.com That is a mighty fine Italian Restaurant! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 Just now, Draconator said: That is a mighty fine Italian Restaurant! Years ago... I think it used to be on East Side.. Then moved to Suburbs... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 @Draconator... EDIT: West Side. I am getting my Poles and Italians mixed up. 😆 Polish East Side... Italians and Puerto Ricans West side. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted June 21, 2022 Share Posted June 21, 2022 16 hours ago, ExiledInIllinois said: Italian Village in Depew too! Transit Road... http://italianvillagewny.com Those prices are incredible!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted June 23, 2022 Share Posted June 23, 2022 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not at the table Karlos Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 On 6/18/2022 at 12:55 PM, PromoTheRobot said: Mr. Sizzle for burgers and chicken sandwiches. 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 14 minutes ago, BarleyNY said: A debut no less! What kind of music? 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. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarleyNY Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 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. I am going to try to make this 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 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. 😁 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 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 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draconator Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 3 hours ago, BarleyNY said: I am going to try to make this I'm the bassist and pretend keyboardist. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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