Tailgating adventures in Buffalo – the vegetarian edition

 Here we were, in Parking Lot C of Ralph Wilson Stadium, for a quick tailgate before the Patriots-Bills game. I say quick because it was a 1 PM start, so it reduces the available time before the game, especially considering the night before. I planned ahead this time, and brought some equipment and supplies, including a propane stove to cook our pre-game meal.  For food, we went to Tops, which usually has everything one can need. Not this time, though – one having self-imposed vegetarian constraints, we looked for veggie burgers or dogs.  No luck in downtown Buffalo.  But I was already planning a vegetarian chili. Butter 1 small red onion 1 green pepper 1 can of crushed tomatoes 1 can of red kidney beans 1 can of black kidney beans 1 can of corn salt pepper my secret blend of chili spices A few drops of Búfalo Jalapeno Hot Sauce…

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Refuelling with Chicken Wings

Restaurant Dec 20, 2009 The Waffle No Comments What to do to refuel and keep going after an afternoon of tailgaiting, drinking, and football in Buffalo? The best place to go is The Anchor Bar. So I dragged the gang there, hoping that they would deliver as they did the last time I was there. The matronne was there, blowing kisses as usual, promising to deliver steamy tasty chicken wings for all. We sat in the bar area, catching Sunday Night Football.  Near us, Boston Globe reporter Dan Shaughnessy was chatting loudly with a Buffalo scribe about today’s game at Orchard Park. Of course, let’s not forget we had a vegetarian with us.  Turns out – he believes fish are veggies, because he ordered the fish and chips. The Anchor Bar calls their fish & chips the “Fish Fry Everyday”. Rick got a gigantic piece of Icelandic Haddock, served with…

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