Wheeler's Restaurant and Taproom

Had dinner with friends at Wheeler's Restaurant and Taproom in Woodbridge the other day. Great meal, great conversation.

The place itself is indistinguishable from a hundred other "restaurants and taprooms" in the state, with a good selection of brews, music nights, wings night, etc. Except the kitchen is run by some sneaky foodies, who put all sorts of fun stuff on the menu, including many organic, local, and sustainable ingredients. It's worthwhile for the wings alone (get any style but the regular buffalo wings) but try some other stuff, like the Shakshuka (below).

Bidwell Tavern

Stopped by the Bidwell Tavern to try their amazing wings, which we stupidly forgot to take a picture of. They were great. However, I must say I like a little more 'sauce' on my wings in general. Archie Moore's buffalo version might be better. But the appeal of the Bidwell is that they have so many different KINDS of wings, so many different flavors. That's a rare treat, and worth going to Coventry for.