Jiggers Part 2

Export, PA


So, back again to try some wings I can taste. It's wing night, so it's 50 cent wing dings. They show up, less sauced than before and slightly smaller. I chalk it up to the fact it is a wing night and they are firing out order after order. But, I was harsh on other joints for lowering the bar on a wing night, so same rules apply here. As stated, they are smaller than last trip and could use more sauce on the wings. But, great flavor on the wings and plenty of spice. I definitely want to come back and I haven't even left yet.

Order 6 Yuppie 6 WV Moonshine
Size 4 Prep 4.5 Taste 5
Total 13.5

Oh how the mighty have fallen...

 So, it's a Friday, and my wingman and me are on the hunt for some tasty wings. After trying, unsuccessfully, to find a short wait at a couple new places, we end up back at the Birmingham Bridge Tavern. Which is a good thing because it's home of Eric the Red wings, which have been past favorites. So we order some.

What came out was a misrepresentation of the wings we remember. Really no sauce at all, which sucks because that was one of the best parts. The wing itself was average size and the prep was average as well. Just the taste with no real sauce was a let down.

While I will most likely return to the B-ham for some more wings, this was an unfulfilled night.

Size 3 Prep 3 Taste 3.5
Total 9.5

Jigger's (Export, PA)

They arrive, plenty of habanero smell. Sauced pretty well, not too much. Man, I can’t wait to dig in. Let’s eat.


If ever I think to myself, I wonder what it feels like to be deaf, all’s I have to do is remember this moment. I cannot hear, my hands are weak and I can’t feel my face. Don’t get me wrong, this is not what the blog is about, pure pain. It’s always a quest for taste. This place has both.

The Mississippi Mud is a nice garlic hot, very reminiscent of hula’s hot garlic parm. The West Virginia Moonshine are sublime. They remind me of Lendy’s, and we all know where they landed. Psycho 1 will hit you with flavor, but a slow rising heat. This is insane gator back from the dead. And psycho 2, I wouldn’t go near it, but my wingman says: “Hot first of all. My face hurts from my mouth to my jaw. But I can’t stop eating them they are so good.”

Great size on the wings, meaty and cooked well. A couple small ones in the bunch, but all round great prep and better than average size. Wow, all I can say.

Great wings and I most definitely need to get back here soon. So many more flavors to try. Not that it matters to the ratings, but both the staff and the bar are tops as well. See you very soon, Jiggers.

Order: 12 psyscho, 1 west virginia moonshine, side mississippi mud. Size: 4 Prep: 5 Taste: 5 Total: 14

D'Amicos

Liberty Ave Pittsburgh, PA


Wings show up, weird order size. 7 wings for 5 bucks. Kinda disappointing, but my wing man points out the presentation is pretty good, what with the lettuce and all. But, this ain't a beauty contest. I would eat wings off a garbage can lid if they were plump and fried perfectly with a heavenly sauce. Let's eat.

Average size, but good prep. A nice crunch on the outside, but the wings themselves are slightly overcooked. It's not a large gripe, but it was noticed.

Ther sauce is pretty much your typical franks and butter. But I appreciate that it is done well. Not all greasy and blah. But it tasted fresh.

All in all, a middle of the road contender. Not great, but nothing to turn your nose up at.

Order: 1 order buffalo
Size: 3 Prep: 3.5 Taste: 3.5
Total: 10