Dan and John’s Wings
“I was able to try these out while at Smorgasburg in Brooklyn and the actual owners were cooking and taking the orders.”
“And you get to dip them in Rootie's blue cheese, which they also have for sale at the table.”
“Cue Dan and John's Wings – giving me some hope that there are some people who can do it right in this city.”
Dan and John’s Wings
Take-out: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Outdoor Seating: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
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Wow, I finally tried these hot wings at Smorgs yesterday (the Prospect Park version) and they're the best wings I've had since Bonnie's in Park Slope. Really well done. The only negative things about them are their seating (there is none, since they're a small tent) and the heat (it's uncomfortable being around several open fryers on a 100 degree day.) Otherwise, you'll definitely like these if you like wings, which you do, because wait are there really people who don't like wings? Didn't think so.
Without doubt, the best wings I have ever had in the city! These wings are super big and juicy! Dan and John pick these well! They offer different sauces to bathe these in right after being deep fried and even though you can get 7 wings for $9, these wings are huge!! like seriously big! (Ok, wait, don't expect bowling ball sizes chicken wings either, but pretty big for wings!)
I was able to try these out while at Smorgasburg in Brooklyn and the actual owners were cooking and taking the orders. They had their Texas look on point and a southern charm that made you feel that they really were enjoying what they were doing.
I really wish I was eating some more right now. If I remember well, I believe they only have two locations at the moment and might be looking to expand into the city soon (if not already). I will be looking forward to getting my hand on more of these.
Quick suggestions… Don't be finicky about getting dirty, they are hot wings, it is supposed to happen, also, the hot sauce is not really hot (I'm not mad though cause they told me it really wasn't hot at all) So if you really like a kick, ask for inferno sauce! 🙂
I agree with other reviewers that these are superior wings. I sought them out at Smorgasburg, and these folks serve large wings that are perfectly cooked and appropriately dressed. My one gripe is that the fair-like environment is just not the ideal environment for wing consumption. There's rarely a place to sit and relish your food at Smorgasburg, and these wings need two dexterous hands if you're to get all the tasty flesh off of them. I guess my dream is that these guys will build up the reputation to warrant an actual eatery, where true wing gluttony can be pursued.
Mild wasn't special but the BBQ was really good. Meaty wings that you won't want to share. Good for a nice spicy taste during the day
Traditional Buffalo wings done very well. Unlike Duff's in WNY, hot is hot at Dan's (at Duff's medium is hot and hot is really hot.) Hot sauce at Dan's is your traditional vinegar based hot sauce with butter. Wings are crispy yet juicy inside. Ask for extra sauce if you like your wings lying in a little pool for dipping. Not being a fan of bleu cheese, I would only like to see a ranch option be added to the mix.
So this Saturday, I decided to make up for lost time and finally check out Smorgasburg, to see what all the fuss is about. (Quick tip: arrive between 11 and noon if you don't want to literally rub shoulders with everyone — this food market is for real). Unfortunately, you can't hit up all the stalls in one day (unless you boast a bottomless gut and wallet), but that's a great reason to come back. Several stalls impressed, but this one in particular I thought was pretty genius.
Dan and John, proprietors of the eponymous new street food venture, are super-friendly dudes. They were busy filling poultry orders, but I got a chance to chat with the lovely ladies they had dishing the wings. These girls definitely stood out as the friendliest and most engaging tent hosts of the afternoon, and I got a chance to learn a bit about their avian cookery. Dan and John are Buffalo natives who saw a gaping hole in the NYC street/food truck scene: real-deal Buffalo wings! And it occurs to me that they are abso-freaking-lutely right! Between Cambodian curry and Salvadoran papusas, how has no one thought to meet a very deep American demand for hot wings???
My friends and I sampled the goods–about 4 jumbo wings and some requisite celery (pass, but you might be a stalk man or woman) per order. And you get to dip them in Rootie's blue cheese, which they also have for sale at the table. The wings come in several grades of caliente, but I recommend the hot or "infernal" if you want to feel like a champ. The BBQ version is finger-licking good as well. They weren't cheap, but on par with the other offerings at Smorgasburg. Definitely bigger than the wings you're liable to find on any given Sunday at a New York City sports bar, and tastier than what I've had at Blondie's, Wildwood, and Atomic Wings.
They're only there on Saturdays, so make sure to seek it out and squeeze it in between sessions of beer cheese, dry ramen, and tiny country pies. And, if you linger long enough, you might see Touré (from MSNBC) slurping down wings. I wonder how many celebs I missed (thanks, SO, for the eagle eyes).