Wings Reviewed: Ari’s Famous Wings
Genre: Place that serves wings
Overview: After going to church with my wife and parents today, someone suggested going to Ari’s Restaurant and Bar, a Greek restaurant at the corner of Hampton & Arsenal. When I looked at the menu and saw “Ari’s Famous Wings: Twelve pieces tossed in our homemade hot sauce.” I admit, I was a little bit surprised. I wasn’t ready for wings, but there the wings were, ready for me, and it is my duty to report.
We ate outside, and I never actually went inside so I can’t comment on the atmosphere at Ari’s. I’m pretty sure that any type of attire is acceptable. The outside dining area is nice, but it’s located on a pretty busy street so if you don’t like noise, you should probably eat inside. The wings are $7.45 for 12 and they are easily enough for a meal. This is my first time going to Ari’s EVER.
Ari’s Famous Wings
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Even with the word “Famous” as a descriptor on the menu, I wasn’t expecting much from these wings. When I ordered them, I was mentally prepared to give out my first “fair” review. But by the time I was through my first wing, I was debating between good and great. I don’t know who made these wings famous, but they sure are tasty.
Ari’s Famous Wings are fried, not breaded, and weren’t notably crispy or soggy. The homemade hot sauce was a slightly modified version of traditional Franks/butter sauce. Seemed to be a little more acidic and less fatty. The spice level was right in the middle range of average for a buffalo wing, maybe even a little hotter. The difference, which really cooled things down and added a different textural element, was the generous heaping of grated parmesan on top of the wings. I would never have thought to add parmesan to a buffalo wing, but I’ve got to say that it worked pretty well.
When you go to a greek restaurant, you probably aren’t looking for wings. But if you end up at Ari’s and decide that’s what you need, you won’t be disappointed with these guys.
Visited at 12:15pm, 8/04/2013, 3101 Hampton, 63139