Comments on: When Buffaloes Fly http://www.saltshaker.net/20090615/when-buffaloes-fly Casting a little flavor (and a few aspersions) on the world of food, drink, and life Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:16:17 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: dan http://www.saltshaker.net/20090615/when-buffaloes-fly/comment-page-1#comment-211068 dan Wed, 06 Jul 2011 11:40:04 +0000 http://www.saltshaker.net/?p=2333#comment-211068 Gee, umm, I thought I explained that pretty well in the description of the place above.... Of course, maybe my skeevy equals your "party bar". And just a followup to previous commentary, since things have changed - Amaranta is now closed, and Casa Bar, I'd say, has moved into first position over the others, particularly on the occasional night when they have their "extra-picante" available, which is when owner Patrick, whom I've gotten to know, gets in some habaneros.... Gee, umm, I thought I explained that pretty well in the description of the place above…. Of course, maybe my skeevy equals your “party bar”.

And just a followup to previous commentary, since things have changed – Amaranta is now closed, and Casa Bar, I’d say, has moved into first position over the others, particularly on the occasional night when they have their “extra-picante” available, which is when owner Patrick, whom I’ve gotten to know, gets in some habaneros….

]]> By: DM http://www.saltshaker.net/20090615/when-buffaloes-fly/comment-page-1#comment-211067 DM Wed, 06 Jul 2011 09:18:54 +0000 http://www.saltshaker.net/?p=2333#comment-211067 why do you think el alamo is skeevy at night? its the best party bar ive been to in the city! everyone is friendly and fun. i was just curious. and they have good fries. why do you think el alamo is skeevy at night? its the best party bar ive been to in the city! everyone is friendly and fun. i was just curious. and they have good fries.

]]> By: dan http://www.saltshaker.net/20090615/when-buffaloes-fly/comment-page-1#comment-189148 dan Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:09:05 +0000 http://www.saltshaker.net/?p=2333#comment-189148 At least when we went, Drink Gallery's wings, while good, weren't spicy at all, even with a request for more hot sauce - if they make hot ones, they certainly weren't serving them that night. As to a tour, we already did that (depending on the night, anywhere from 2-4 of us) and we went out and tasted these, that's how the reviews came about in the first place - so these were already a consensus of several people. I'm familiar with Frank's Red Hot Sauce, and if they're shipping it in, great, it's a good sauce, but it's not an overly spicy one. I hope you don't mind, since you don't work for the bar, or even if you do, that I removed the repeated linkage to their website. I'll stick with the "hottest" wings being at Amaranta, even if they're not classic Buffalo-style - and obviously it's not a nighttime hangout place, it's a daytime lunch and early dinner spot. For the classics, hottest go to El Alamo, though I don't like the place, so I'd have to agree with Jason that I'd much rather be at Casa Bar, who, along with Hard Rock Cafe, come in a close third and fourth on heat. At least when we went, Drink Gallery’s wings, while good, weren’t spicy at all, even with a request for more hot sauce – if they make hot ones, they certainly weren’t serving them that night. As to a tour, we already did that (depending on the night, anywhere from 2-4 of us) and we went out and tasted these, that’s how the reviews came about in the first place – so these were already a consensus of several people. I’m familiar with Frank’s Red Hot Sauce, and if they’re shipping it in, great, it’s a good sauce, but it’s not an overly spicy one. I hope you don’t mind, since you don’t work for the bar, or even if you do, that I removed the repeated linkage to their website. I’ll stick with the “hottest” wings being at Amaranta, even if they’re not classic Buffalo-style – and obviously it’s not a nighttime hangout place, it’s a daytime lunch and early dinner spot. For the classics, hottest go to El Alamo, though I don’t like the place, so I’d have to agree with Jason that I’d much rather be at Casa Bar, who, along with Hard Rock Cafe, come in a close third and fourth on heat.

]]> By: Jason http://www.saltshaker.net/20090615/when-buffaloes-fly/comment-page-1#comment-189144 Jason Wed, 22 Jul 2009 04:11:12 +0000 http://www.saltshaker.net/?p=2333#comment-189144 Well Dan I do not work for the bar, though I often utilize the free WiFi access available as I happen to do quite frequently being I live close by. They did tone down the spice for the Argentine pallet, but you can get them as spicey as you want. They use a brand of hotsauce called Frank's Red Hot ( Google it ) that is shipped in. They use to use a sause apply named "Fuzzys Butt Burnin' Hot Sauce which was brutal. The Owner originally made his own sauce, but again too spicey and hot for the Argentine pallet. Granted it depends who is working in the kitchen that effects the finished product though they have a pretty consistency for a new place and a large and loyal following. I recommend we put together a Wing team and to a tour. As for your opinion of the other places I have tried them all and will cast my vote for Casa Bar. You can find me here many nights with sticky fingers typing on my laptop and enjoying a beer. As for the "All of South America" comment well Jeepers Crow I was just funn'in. BTW close second is The Drink Gallery. Note: I am no food critic and live more by the saying, "Opinions are like *@# *%#s, everyone has one and they all stinks." Ja Ja Ja Cheers PS I am waiting for some place to serve up a great submarine sandwich. Well Dan I do not work for the bar, though I often utilize the free WiFi access available as I happen to do quite frequently being I live close by. They did tone down the spice for the Argentine pallet, but you can get them as spicey as you want. They use a brand of hotsauce called Frank’s Red Hot ( Google it ) that is shipped in. They use to use a sause apply named “Fuzzys Butt Burnin’ Hot Sauce which was brutal. The Owner originally made his own sauce, but again too spicey and hot for the Argentine pallet.

Granted it depends who is working in the kitchen that effects the finished product though they have a pretty consistency for a new place and a large and loyal following. I recommend we put together a Wing team and to a tour. As for your opinion of the other places I have tried them all and will cast my vote for Casa Bar. You can find me here many nights with sticky fingers typing on my laptop and enjoying a beer. As for the “All of South America” comment well Jeepers Crow I was just funn’in.

BTW close second is The Drink Gallery.

Note: I am no food critic and live more by the saying, “Opinions are like *@# *%#s, everyone has one and they all stinks.” Ja Ja Ja

Cheers

PS I am waiting for some place to serve up a great submarine sandwich.

]]> By: dan http://www.saltshaker.net/20090615/when-buffaloes-fly/comment-page-1#comment-189101 dan Sat, 18 Jul 2009 20:50:06 +0000 http://www.saltshaker.net/?p=2333#comment-189101 Jason, I'll let your enthusiasm go, even though you're repeating what I already said in my <a href="http://www.saltshaker.net/20090717/more-flying-buffalo" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">followup to this post</a> where I reviewed it separately, and, given that your IP links back to Casa Bar, I gather you work for the business in some capacity or another. I'll stand by my assessment in that post however - while it's certainly a more enjoyable atmosphere than El Alamo or Hard Rock (and that's just here within Buenos Aires, let alone "all of South America"), the wings weren't quite as good, nor as spicy as either of them, though quite close - and I do recommend it, because they're good and I did like the place. I do find your note about the "any other hot sauce available" interesting - I asked about hot sauce that was spicier and was told there was just more of the same sauce the wings were in, and for an extra charge (which the menu also states), so I passed on it. If the waitresses are supposed to have access to something spicier, and be able to simply bring it to the table, they need to be told that. Jason, I’ll let your enthusiasm go, even though you’re repeating what I already said in my followup to this post where I reviewed it separately, and, given that your IP links back to Casa Bar, I gather you work for the business in some capacity or another. I’ll stand by my assessment in that post however – while it’s certainly a more enjoyable atmosphere than El Alamo or Hard Rock (and that’s just here within Buenos Aires, let alone “all of South America”), the wings weren’t quite as good, nor as spicy as either of them, though quite close – and I do recommend it, because they’re good and I did like the place. I do find your note about the “any other hot sauce available” interesting – I asked about hot sauce that was spicier and was told there was just more of the same sauce the wings were in, and for an extra charge (which the menu also states), so I passed on it. If the waitresses are supposed to have access to something spicier, and be able to simply bring it to the table, they need to be told that.

]]> By: Jason http://www.saltshaker.net/20090615/when-buffaloes-fly/comment-page-1#comment-189099 Jason Sat, 18 Jul 2009 18:15:33 +0000 http://www.saltshaker.net/?p=2333#comment-189099 The absolute and undisputed best Buffalo style hot Wings in Buenos Aires are at the Casa Bar in Recoleta. Made with world famous " Frank's " hot sauce. These are the the real deal! They offer real bleu cheese dressing and also will serve up Hidden Valley ranch dressing if you desire. The Casa Bar is the Hot Wing King in not only Buenos Aires, but all of South America. During Happy Hour you get a free pint with your order. Do not take my word for it and I recommend you check this place out for yourself. If the wings are not hot enough for you "Spicemeisters" you will find bottles of Tobasco sauce and just about any other hot sauce available. BTW - This place has the most killer liquor and beer selection as they so proudly boast. Gringos flock to this place to chow down on the wings and watch American sports. Great blog! Cheers The absolute and undisputed best Buffalo style hot Wings in Buenos Aires are at the Casa Bar in Recoleta. Made with world famous ” Frank’s ” hot sauce. These are the the real deal! They offer real bleu cheese dressing and also will serve up Hidden Valley ranch dressing if you desire.

The Casa Bar is the Hot Wing King in not only Buenos Aires, but all of South America. During Happy Hour you get a free pint with your order. Do not take my word for it and I recommend you check this place out for yourself. If the wings are not hot enough for you “Spicemeisters” you will find bottles of Tobasco sauce and just about any other hot sauce available. BTW – This place has the most killer liquor and beer selection as they so proudly boast. Gringos flock to this place to chow down on the wings and watch American sports.

Great blog!

Cheers

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