Here I am some 800 miles away from home searching for good wings and bbq. We have already eaten at the Anchor Bar where the chicken win became famous, and their wings are really amazing. Today we rode up to Lake Ontario again. It should really be called the Ontario Ocean as you can’t see the other side. We were trying to decide between a place called the Silo on the Niagara River or The Brickyard. Thanks to Debbie, we selected the Brickyard.
Lewiston, NY is a quaint little town just a few miles north of Niagara Falls. It has a number of retail shops and dining venues with much character. Brickyard is located right on the main drag. We were seated promptly at this very clean and well laid out little joint. We had already checked out the menu, and it had everything we could want: pork, brisket, chicken, Brunswick stew, wings, and sweet potato fries.
The food came out relatively quickly, and wow, it was of copious quantity. I ordered the pork sandwich and sweet potato fries. Debbie ordered the pork melt and onion rings. To the sides first. Honestly, the sweet potato fries may have been the best we’ve ever had. They had a very light dusting of cinnamon, and were cooked perfectly. The onion rings, though not freshly dug Vidalia’s were pretty good as well.
Now to the Bbq. I really hate to admit it, way up here in upstate NY, but frankly this was some of the best Bbq we have ever had. The texture, moisture, appearance, and quantity were excellent. I’m not sue what kind of bun it was, but it didn’t come out of a plastic bag I promise you. The Bbq was clean, with a gentle smoke favor.
The Brickyard only has one sauce referred to as their house sauce. That’s all they need. This sauce is darn near perfect. It has a sweet, smoky taste with a thicker consistency. I’d love to get my hands on a few bottles of it.
I realize it’s been a year since I last posted, but it’s taken me a year to find another joint worthy. I doubt I’ll ever be back to Lewiston, NY, but if you are ever in the Niagara Falls area, take the free transit just a few miles north....it’s worth the time and the views are spectacular as well!
