The Rose...
Well, The Rose has buffalo wings on the menu and I was there recently, so, The Rules etc etc...
The Scores
- The Specs: Single Jointed Wings! 2/3rds of a Melbourne holy grail, or at least that's how it feels. RATING: 7.5
- The Sauce: I feel like these were Franks. But I also feel like the sauce was pre-fabbed, and left in the sauce pan on the stove until needed. I mean, just look at the difference in colour from serve one to serve two, in the pics below! RATING: 6
- Crunch: Seasoned, floured, and seemingly deep fried. That's how it goes. RATING: 7
- Serving size & price/Value for Money: 18 bucks for 5 single-jointed wings. I feel like I was robbed that 6th wing. A point here for every wing served. RATING: 5
- Heat/spice level: Yeah, these were OK. Perhaps could be a bit hotter but nether insultingly low, nor stupidly hot. RATING: 6
- Flavour: The Rose's wings did not demand a second serve. That is, until a mate ordered one, and they came out looking very saucy! A second serve was thus ordered. RATING 6
- Celery: Was there Celery sticks? Yes! RATING: 5.
- Dipping Sauce: Blue Cheese? No. F******g Ranch. RATING: 0. And lucky to get that.
- Other Stuff: I'm not here to take pot shots. So, I'll say that the bar is fine, the beer list is fine - Fixation Obsession, for this cyclist - and that I was perfectly comfortable. RATING 5.
OVERALL RATING 33.5/80. No bonus points; no moist towelettes for post-wing clean up.
Not a planned visit for wings, so thankfully not too disappointing. The Rose's Wings are OK. They will do the job. But they are not Melbourne's best.
Venue Details:
406 Napier St, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Facebook: @TheRoseFitzroy <> Instagram: @therosefitzroy
Website: www.therosefitzroy.com.au
Round 2!
