WING WEDNESDAY x WINGS N THINGS

This post was originally from November 2009, but I needed to bring it back for Wing Wednesday. Those Rooster Rinds are epic!!
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Wings n Things is a restaurant located on Beach Boulevard in Huntington Beach. They have this appetizer there that I have never seen anywhere else and it is awesome.

"RACHEL ROOSTER RINDS
Great buffalo wing taste without the fuss. Crispy deep fried chicken coverings dipped in buffalo wing sauce. A Wings 'N Things original specialty!"



These are just as incredible as they sound. Where else can you get just the chicken skin? Deep fried and dipped in buffalo wing sauce?

Just these Rooster Rinds alone are worth the trip. But check out these fries, too. Fresh cut, curly and salty.




The wings were pretty good. I still think the House of Brews in Huntington Beach have the best wings.




We killed it. There was also a salad and some chicken tenders in there.

Hot Off the Grill...

Hot Off the Grill in Huntington Beach. Bolsa Chica and Heil is the one I go to, but they have four other locations.



Look at that Pastrami Sandwich. Do I really need to say much?



These are fried zucchini strips. Damn... Fresh, fried, and seems like a half pound of grub. Excellent.



Taquitos look authentic, and when I say authentic I mean good.



They also serve up some incredible shakes, so save room for a little dessert... if you dare.

Hot Off the Grill

BJs BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich...

Went to BJ's Restaurant Brewhouse the other night and saw a new sandwich being offered...BJ's BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich. Let me say...incredible. I order pulled pork sandwiches a lot of different places to see what they have to offer, this was like Drake "Best I Ever Had"..



The sandwich has an ordinary white bun topped with a delicious serving of sweet, savory pulled pork and crunchy onion straws. It also comes with a side of cole slaw and your choice of fries or onion straws. A side of extra BBQ sauce accompanies the dish in a square ramekin...



BOMB.

Surf City x Pizza x Detroit Bar x Alejandro's x Collossal KNXN =...

Saturday Night, December 5th, 2009. Recap. First up, dinner time. Time for a slice at Surf City Pizza. I wrote a review of it here. They know me here by name. We chat for a few minutes while the slices are in the oven. Friendly service, but do not order delivery. It could take up to two hours.




The slices are perfect, but the interior of Surf City Pizza is what takes it to the next level. Surfboards, pictures of waves, vintage pictures of Huntington Beach... basically anything to do with Surfing or Surf City, HB.





Highly recommended for a slice or a pie to pick up. I love the crust. It's slightly salty and crispy, which I like. All I really get there is the pizza, so I cannot really comment on much else on their menu. Their buffalo wings are okay.

Next up, Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa. Colossal KNXN were spinning and boy oh boy, did they kill it! They played all the hits; old school, new school, house, hip hop, motown, everything. I was very pleased and impressed with the DJs and the crowd. Friendly , good looking people out for a good time.



I was drinking Amstel Lights and finishing up my boy's shots of Patron. Detroit is always a cool if you bring a positive attitude and know how to have a good time.



Last stop, Alejandro's right in the same parking lot as Detroit. As you can see, I judge a Mexican spot by their carne asada burrito. Alejandro's did not disappoint. Their carne asada is perfection in a tortilla. While their salsa is not what I would call top notch, their burrito was exactly what I desired at 1AM. It was hard to get a picture of my food, but trust me, it was delicious. The tacos also looked scrumptious.







Made it home safe and sound. Good times, good food, good music...

Giant Slices of Pizza!!

Not only do I love pizza, but I especially love giant slices of pizza. The first place I think of when I talk about giant slices is a little spot in Huntington Beach called Pizza D'Oro down on Newland and Indianapolis. I grew up in the area and this was my first exposure to a slice that was so big it would fall over the edges of most plates.

Cooking giant slices is tricky because you are essentially reheating/ recooking them. I love when they cook those pepperonis up nice and hot.

Pizza D'Oro is the standard to which I hold all other giant slices to. The operation has those red and white checkered tablecloths and give really good service. It is one of the best and biggest slice of pepperoni pizza around. The slice combo also comes with a nice salad with mozzerella cheese and a few pepperonis on it as well.



The other location I have discovered is called Giant Manhattan Pizza in the city of Anaheim on Brookhurst and Katella. One day I had an hour lunch after a training in the area and found this gem. One of the special things Giant Manhattan brings to the table is they cut up the slice for you. It makes it much easier to eat. They also serve up the slices on a food tray to show you the true power of their pie. I included a shot of a full pie about to get sauced and cheesed so you could behold the power of their pizza.







Giant Manhattan is also excellent pizza, but it will take some time to get their slice, so don't expect your food to come out quick. Good food takes time. Your patience will pay off.

Do you have any favorite places to get a slice at?

Wings n Things in HB...

Wings n Things is a restaurant located on Beach Boulevard in Huntington Beach. They have this appetizer there that I have never seen anywhere else and it is awesome.

"RACHEL ROOSTER RINDS
Great buffalo wing taste without the fuss. Crispy deep fried chicken coverings dipped in buffalo wing sauce. A Wings 'N Things original specialty!"



These are just as incredible as they sound. Where else can you get just the chicken skin? Deep fried and dipped in buffalo wing sauce?

Just these Rooster Rinds alone are worth the trip. But check out these fries, too. Fresh cut, curly and salty.




The wings were pretty good. I still think the House of Brews in Huntington Beach have the best wings.




We killed it. There was also a salad and some chicken tenders in there.

Harry's Grill

Harry's Grillis your typical burger combo joint where you can get a great burger anyway you like and some nice fries with seasoning and maybe a cold side of ranch if you like it that way. There is probably a diner/ eating establishment/ place like this near you. Maybe Ted's or Jim's or Troy's. Harry's Grill is basically like all of those places with a few exceptions... 1. it's right on PCH in Sunset Beach, 2. it is two stories tall, and 3. the funniest pelican in the world eats lunch there.

I know. A pelican. I have heard of dogs with personality or cats who are emotional, but this was the funniest fucking bird I had ever seen in my life. We ate back there about two weeks ago and this pelican looked first of all, drunk off his ass. Secondly, he was hopping around on the outside patio out there like he was Jim Carrey or something back in his prime. So much of comedy is non-verbal. This bird just looked like a cool guy to kick it with. I would love to go grab some drinks with this pelican sometime.

So anyway, the food is incredible. I usually wind up ordering the burger combo or the chicken fingers. The fries are great. The soda is cold. You can see the ocean from the second floor patio. The service is top notch, friendly and professional. It is a great burger, but I will never forget that bird.

Supermex...

Most of the posts so far have been about pizza and wings. That is really my specialty, but this week I am dropping a few Mexican food posts. First up, >Supermex. Went there with a good buddy, so we were able to sample everything the place had to offer.

When I measure a Mexican food place, I order a carne asada burrito. A great man once said, "You go to Italy, you get spaghetti. You go to France, you write poetry..." Well, when I go to a Mexican food place, I order a carne asada burrito.

Burrito was bomb. Love the guac on there. Great presentation.

This place also has some top notch chips and salsa. I would say Supermex's chips and salsa go toe to toe with any other chips and salsa out there. (On a side note, I do rank Chili's as one of the top chips and salsa out there. So keep that in mind.)

Don't go there expecting to get the world's greatest service in the world. These guys bring out the food. They are not there to listen to your life's problems, so get a fucking therapist for that.

Good food though.

Good Day Cafe...

The Good Day Cafe is a quiet little spot around the corner from my apartment. It is only open for breakfast and lunch, closing at 3pm.

Everything here is incredible. They have a carrot ginger soup there that will blow your mind. Tasty sandwiches, soups, fries... everything made fresh using incredible ingredients. It's hard to screw up a club sandwich, but theirs is extremely satisfying.

Try any of their soups if the carrot ginger scares you.

House of Brews...

House of Brews in Huntington Beach. I am a Buffalo Wing expert. I try Buffalo Wings everywhere I go. I will have Buffalo Wings for breakfast.

With that being said, these are without a doubt the best wings I have ever had. Feel free to disagree. But please try them first and then tell me a better place.

Best Buffalo Wings ever.

Their Meatball Pizza is also incredible. Beer is always cold. The game is always on. Their fries are also top notch. You can rely on good service there as well.

Pizza D'Oro

Pizza D'Oro has one of the best and biggest slice of pizza I have seen in a long time. I have a friend coming in from Sacramento just for a slice. I took a picture of it and put it up on my website and this person has lost their mind in search of this slice.

Surf City Pizza - Huntington Beach

Down there on Bolsa Chica and Heil. Love this pizza. Has the best crust. Nice and salty and different than most places. But damn man, this place seems like it is never open. I would love to go in and get a slice at like 1 pm on a Tuesday or Sunday afternoon or 3 pm or Monday Night Football and it never seems open. Love it there though...