This issue’s battle is between Looney’s and Pat’s Pizzeria’s wings. Both Looney’s and Pat’s sell a variety of different flavored wings. The battle will focus on mild wings and will examine the taste, look, texture, and cost.
Taste
Looney’s: The wings were delicious. The flavor was rich and fulfilling. They were not too hot, but they were just right with the spiciness. They were not dry but very crunchy on the outside and soft on the inside.
Pat’s Pizzeria: The wings were good but very dry although they were drenched in sauce The taste was very overpowering. It felt like eating mainly the sauce instead of the actual wing itself.
Price
Looney’s: 12 wings at Looney’s cost $17.99, averaging a $1.50 for each one.
Pat’s Pizzeria: Five wings at Pat’s Pizzeria cost $8.99, averaging $1.80 each.
Look
Looney’s: At Looney’s wings looked crispy and evenly distributed in the mild sauce. Looney’s wings didn’t have a strong sent at all.
Pat’s Pizzeria: The wings at Pat’s looked soggy and looked like they were drenched in sauce. The mild sauce on the Pat’s wings also had a very strong smell.
Accessibility
Looney’s: Looney’s closest location from John Carroll is the Looney’s in Bel Air which is only quick drive.
Pat’s Pizzeria: Pat’s Pizzeria is also located in Bel Air but is a little farther out, so it’s about a 10 to 15-minute drive.
Our Winner Is. . .
The winner is Looney’s for their mild wings. The overall taste, look, and texture are great in addition to its location being so close to JC. Looney’s traditional wings are smothered in a sauce choice of Buffalo, Cajun, Hot, Mild, BBQ, Old Bay, Hot Garlic Parmesan, Jerk, and Honey Old Bay. Pat’s choices of sauce options include Hot, Mild, BBQ, Honey Mustard, Garlic, or Dry Seasoned with Caribbean Jerk or Old Bay.