DISH ’11: Introduction

Confession: I don’t eat chicken wings. They always seemed
like too much effort for fairly little reward. But that didn’t stop me from
wanting to lick the cover of this edition of Dish. Photographer Matt DeTurck and Production Manager Max Seifert
outdid themselves, making those saucy, greasy bits of meat and bone look like
the most delectable creations in the world.

            If you want
to get more intimately acquainted with some of Rochester’s
more interesting chicken wings, check out Emily Faith’s round-up on page XX. We
knew when we started working on this article that it would prove to be somewhat
controversial — we could not include every wing in Rochester.
If we missed your favorite, please let us know by commenting on the article at rochestercitynewspaper.com.

            Nothing goes
better with wings than beer, and James Leach has put together a fascinating
look at some of the newest players on the local craft-beer scene. Turn to page
XX and find out about several ambitious brew lovers who decided to take their
passion for beer and turn into buzz-worthy businesses.

            But man
cannot live on beer and wings alone. To round out this issue of Dish Heather
Charlton appeals to our healthier side with a piece on edible accountability.
You know, eating locally sourced ingredients, being picky about what you put
into your body, etc. The good news is if you have some of those locally brewed
beers, and you can find some organic chicken wings, you’ll still be eating
conscientiously! Kind of.

This article appears in May 11-17, 2011.