Indabuff

I agree with you. Just pointing out that no matter how they're prepared people like to slap the "Buffalo wing" description on it. It's become generalized. I was also mentioning how wings with a batter are pretty damn good if done correctly.

My favorite at Wing Fest was that joint Greene's. So f'n good.

I didn't realize they're already that established there. Biological control is last resort most of the time, especially if there's a niche to be filled. I'm sorry you're dealing with this.

I concur.

That's the type of uniqueness I'm into. I'm not into these habanero raspberry butterscotch varieties. I like the slight spin on the Buffalo wings. Some of these tasty places use ketchup or sweet wine. Subtle incorporation of ingredients that give the wings an exclusive taste.

Unfortunately they're not as picky with a host as some other invasive species are. Mind if I ask where about do you live? Possibly PA? Is USDA aware of how bad the situation is in your neck of the woods?

I've always liked Nine-Eleven for their consistency. Didn't realize the same guy has allegedly made them for the last 30 years. Crispy outside, tender inside. Unique sauce, think they may use a grated cheese in it. Maybe that's what might cause some people to get upset stomachs. The key to that place is get there early. Like when they open early.

Maxwell's on Walden near the Cheektowaga/Buffalo line. Roaster wings for 10 cents. I'm sure everyone has their "10 cent" stories though.

If I'm not mistaken word on the street was a former Miami Dolphin owned the joint. Not sure how they pulled off the light batter (maybe refrigerated overnight?) but the wings (probably roaster) were fantastic. I'm also almost positive they used peanut oil. The smell is rather distinct. I know the ownership of Vinny's purchased Rafferty's a while ago. Not sure what the current situation is but it went downhill. Also by using a batter, the oil's life shortens significantly.

Also I stumbled on this recently: https://buffalonews.com/news/john-young-stakes-his-claim-to-the-chicken-wing/article_9176e467-670b-5043-ac70-494ee56915af.html Anyone try this legendary Mambo Sauce?

I think the whole "Buffalo wing" concept has been beaten to death. You could probably find "Buffalo wings" in Burkina Faso. The wings in a batter are actually pretty good. The sports bar Vinny's on the Cheektowaga/W Seneca border used to do that. Also Hooter's does it as well. You can purchase the flour mix they use. Whenever I prepare wings that way I go with a very thin coating. Going too heavy on the batter runs the risk of having those hair-like filaments left after cooking. I lose my appetite when I see those goddam things right before taking a bite.

I have a decent fryer at home. I go with 375°F and use peanut oil. For me the higher temp helps with getting a crispy exterior and moist interior. I only buy fresh wings (available at nearly any grocery store) that I split myself. I have an entire fridge door shelf devoted to hot sauces (and then some scattered around). One of my go to favorites is using Frank's as a base (as Inkman wisely stated Franks's as a base is a good start) along with honey and celery seed. Kind of a unique taste that's mild enough for the fam and easy to throw together. I'll sometimes swap out the celery seed with Grill Mates Montreal Chicken seasoning.

Care to elaborate?

1) Nine-Eleven 2) Bar Bill 3) Mammoser's

Public fishing rights.

Lots of nice streams down there with PFR. Hardly any fishing pressure either. When I need to recharge the soul batteries it's an ideal way to do it.

^what he said. My go to fishing is steelhead. It's nearly always catch and release unless I get a gravid brown trout hen. I'll normally take the fish since I use the eggs for that type of fishing. I'll smoke the fish. I also do inland trout fishing. That's all catch and release for me.

Not sure if enough available data has been collected to definitively say one over the other but if I had to guess I'd speculate SLR muskies may run larger. Both rivers are top notch and the fact that those lunkers exist is in part attributed to the conservation minded anglers who fish for them and practice catch and release. Even more interesting would be a comparison of upper Niagara vs. lower Niagara populations.

Monster muskellunge

Watched Clemency, very good movie. Interesting perspective on capital punishment.

If reincarnation exists I hope my next stop is as Xenos vesparum. It'll likely be a short stay but I can check "***** up generations of wasps" off my bucket list. The fact that there are parasitic wasps sweetens the pot. Who's the baddest parasitoid now... this fly.

I knew those ***** 5G towers were a sign that the apocalypse was right around the corner. Who's laughing at the colander on my head now mofos.

Not sure but if they do it's nothing compared to the popsicle sticks my kids leave on the garage floor. I guess it's technically a "spa" since it's connected to the pool. I'd gladly trade my suburbia property for yours in a heartbeat. I'd kill for some space and quiet.

I miss Billy. I remember that time on the bus in 7th grade when he mooned Patrick's mom. He was grounded for like a month.