Kansas City Chiefs fans are hoping to see supernatural defensive tackle Chris Jones feast on the Buffalo Bills’ offensive line in their impending Week 11 matchup, but the five-time All-Pro has different plans to satiate his hunger.
Jones spoke to the media this week about his team’s upcoming matchup against the 8-2 Bills, expressing his excitement about playing at Orchard Park not only because of the passion of the Buffalo faithful, but also because of the restaurants to which he will have access when he gets there. the region. He specifically endorsed a chicken wing spot in Western New York, telling reporters he planned to eat a bucket of wings by himself.
“I really enjoy playing in Buffalo,” Jones said. “They have the best wings. It really is. They have some of the best wings I’ve ever tasted, Bar-Bill. And their fanbase, very similar to ours, very attentive, very passionate about their teams. We know when we go out there, it’s not just the Bills we’re facing, we’re facing the fans as well. It makes this match more interesting and exciting to know that we are going to play in this type of atmosphere that is similar to our home crowd.
“I’m going to go find someone to get some wings from Bar-Bill’s. Probably 50, but who’s counting?
Chris Jones is a real one 🫡 pic.twitter.com/zYmhagN0Vp
– Matthieu Bové (@Matt_Bove) November 15, 2024
This is (sort of) the second time this month that Jones has expressed his love for the regional specialty. Summer comments made by Miami Dolphins tight end Jonnu Smith resurfaced earlier this month, remarks in which the wide receiver openly expressed his dislike for Buffalo and its wings. Jones publicly fought for the Western New York Wings, tweeting about his love for Bar-Bill.
He’s lying… Bar Bill’s wings are going crazy
– Chris Jones (@StoneColdJones) November 3, 2024
Buffalo is only known for a handful of things nationally, with its status as the birthplace of the chicken wing being one of its most important identifiers. Bar-Bil Tavern, an East Aurora Village staple that’s just a short drive from Highmark Stadium, is one of Western New York’s most popular destinations, often featured at the originated as an alternative to “tourist traps” such as Anchor. Bar and Duff’s before becoming an ultra-popular place. It’s one of the first restaurants you’ll hear about when discussing Buffalo-area wing joints, with Bills quarterback Josh Allen often mentioning it as one of his favorite local restaurants.
Known for both its traditional and specialty sauces, Bar-Bill applies sauce to its wings using a brush, meaning each wing is evenly coated. Each order is served with a side of house-made blue cheese that is some of the best you’ll find in Western New York. Their wings are good; That said, Western New York’s mid-wing is much better than what you’ll find elsewhere, as restaurants that serve lackluster chicken wings in Buffalo have a hard time staying open. If you want to take a page from Jones’ playbook this weekend and feast on Bar-Bill wings but are having trouble finding a table, you’ll find that a host of other area restaurants have equally delicious wings.
With 78.5 sacks on his decorated professional resume, Jones is no stranger to feasting on opposing quarterbacks. Buffalo fans are hoping he fills his appetite with wings instead of sacks this weekend.
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