Tag: WJ Morrissey's
thursday march 13th 2008
Buffalo Rising's Sunday Suppers w/Chef Jay Whitney
Hopefully, by the end of this month, our chilly winter season will begin to fade into spring. Of course we look forward to the warmer temperatures and the bounty of the early growing season. But it is not yet time to push aside some of the best aspects of winter, one of them being the warmth and comfort imparted by a simple, robust meal shared with family and friends. And what better inspiration than Buffalo Rising’s Sunday Suppers, which, in association with Slow Food Buffalo, connects a local chef with our readers in an effort to provide you with an easy, one-pot meal, ideal for both feeding your family and impressing your guests.
For our March feature we were fortunate enough to pair up with Chef Jay Whitney of WJ Morrissey’s Irish Pub. Chef Whitney is quick to point out that he isn’t professionally trained, but it is my opinion that there’s no substitute for good instincts and solid kitchen experience. Having spent time at WJ Morrissey’s “sister pub” in Dublin, Whitney…
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tuesday may 8th 2007
WJ Morrissey's for Lunch
WJ Morrissey’s, the Cobblestone District’s abandoned terminal turned Irish pub, opened its doors on St. Patrick’s Day and has been serving pints and shots to Sabres fans ever since. Last week, they began offering customers a limited pub menu.
The interior is stunning; no detail was left to chance. For those of you interested in that aspect of the building, I’ve included a number of links below to the many posts that were featured on BR during the construction process.
Last week, when I discovered that they had the kitchen up and running, I decided to stop in. Since the Buffalo Rising office is located next door it seemed like an obvious choice for a bit of lunch.
I began with a pint of Stella Artois and a cup of thick potato and leek soup. With a piece of wholegrain brown bread, it was a nice way to start a meal ($1.95/cup or $2.95/bowl).
The current menu, whi…
