annual buffalo wing cook-off during Labor Day weekend offering over 100 styles of sauces to choose from; have Miss Buffalo Wing pageant, Blue Cheese bob contest (fill a kiddy pool w/ blue cheese dressing and buffalo wings...whoever bobs the most wings in 3 minutes, wins a T-shirt) and the wing-eating contest (eat as many wings in 12 minutes...Sonya Thomas won at airing w/ 165 wings)
started at farmer's markets in 2011; "serves breads, pastries, sandwiches, fresh juices alongside a menu of simple, nutritious food for breakfast & lunch, & weekend dinners by candlelight" (from its website)
est. 1979 in London; opened in NY in 2017; locations worldwide; modern take on classic Italian fare, w/ wood fired pizzas, handmade pastas & fresh seafood
Meringata Alla Crema (Vanilla Cream Meringue Cake) 8-layered cake of cake & cream topped w/ meringue brulee; on Claire's first visit, Denzel Washington took the last slice (he shared); looks good
Lemon Meringue pastry cream, lemon cream, tart shell, meringue; "very beautiful, very exquisite, very delicious" -Martha Stewart
gourmet spin on beer hall serving 20 draught beers & ciders on rotation, ranging from keg-conditioned lagers harking from the US, Belgium, Germany, Scandinavia and beyond
"last of the bohemian bars in West Greenwich Village" (from its website); "chef's hangout" to get a burger after work (according to Michael Symon); celebrity chef Mario Batali made guest appearance
Spaghetti and Meatballs served only on Sunday night; makes only 28 orders...sells out quickly; meatballs are "ginormous"; spaghetti and meatballs served in separate dishes; looks good
Jive Turkey (Stuffing Waffle) homemade stuffing waffle w/ smoked turkey, garlic mashed potatoes, gravy & a side of cranberry sauce; "Hmmm!! Oh my gosh...that is killer!"-Guy Fieri; looks good
Chicken & Waffles buttermilk waffles w/ 1/2 dozen fried wings & topped w/ house special sauce (maple syrup, hot sauce & cinnamon)
est. 2007; basement college joint serving "adult version of waffles", locally sourced wholesome food, direct-trade coffee & live entertainment; known for revolutionized waffles & ships them nationally
#39 (101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown); Food War: Grimaldi's vs. John's Pizzeria... Grimaldi's won (2-votes-to-1); opened in 1990; long lines; no reservations; no credit cards; no slices; use San Marzano tomatoes imported from Naples, Italy
Turkey Leg Sandwich dark leg-meat of turkey slow-braised in organic milk & herbs, topped w/ crispy fried onions, on grilled country bread; served w/ pickles & fries
Cheesecake New York style cheesecake; sponge cake crust (rather than graham cracker); "I literally never tasted a cheesecake quite as good as Junior's"-Rocco Dispirito
The "Kitchen Sink" Challenge sundae w/ 10 scoops of ice cream plus 3 toppings. 2 bananas, waffle wedges, whipped cream, sprinkles & cherries; finish in under an hour to win a t-shirt, "wall of fame" status & the sundae free; Casey lost
Smoked Ham w/ Red Eye Gravy house cured with local maple syrup and smoked over mesquite wood charcoal with apple wood smoke
Fresh Haddock house specialty; served w/ choice of two sides, coleslaw -- and can be prepared in one of the following techniques: Italian, lemon butter, Budweiser-battered or cajun (Guy had it Italian-style...pan-seared and topped w/ fresh tomato, basil, romano cheese, olive oil and white wine over marinara sauce)
1950's car-style diner saved from demolition & moved from Wayne Pennsylvania to Buffalo in 2001; they cure their own ham, corn their own beef & smoke their own bacon
