1031 Route 25A
Fort Salonga, NY 11768
(631) 261-9678
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Elijah Churchill was a sergeant in the American Revolution who was one of three soldiers to receive the "Badge of Military Merit," or Purple Heart of the American Revolution. Sergeant Churchill, who served in Connecticut, was in charge of a few raids that had him cross the LI Sound. He and his company stormed both Fort St. George at Mastic and Fort Slongo near Northport. He lead both these raids, fighting along side his men. He was the only American soldier wounded in the raid on Fort Slongo. For his bravery, honor and injury, the 26 year old sergeant was the first American in history to receive the purple heart.
Elijah Churchill's Public House in Fort Salonga honors an American Hero by telling his story on their menu and website, and uses the original "Badge of Military Merit" as their logo. Churchill's is a cozy, friendly and homey restaurant and bar. They have live music, develop specials around various holidays, have a catering menu and are even allowing St. Baldrick's shavees to get 10% off their meal on a specific night (see their website for details).
Living near Elijah Churchill's, I had been meaning to get in there and review their wings for a while. Jeremy decided to join me, so we met there and quickly ordered up some hot wings. As we waited, a basket of soft hot pretzel rods were placed on the table. Not knowing why and wondering if they were delivered to the wrong table, we looked at each other and I said, "I'm going for it." Jeremy was very nervous, "Don't," he said, "I always get in trouble." I grabbed one anyway, dipped it in the mustard cup and enjoyed. They were well cooked, hot and the mustard was very spicy. It was a very nice starter and a refreshing change from the normal bread one usually gets.
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| The pretzels that didn't get us in trouble |
Then the wings arrived. They came in a metal bucket, garnished with bleu cheese and celery, and were piping hot. Jeremy and I dug in and were quickly pleased with the flavor. They were crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside and cooked to perfection. The hot sauce was as traditional as it gets; hot sauce butter and hints of cayenne pepper. They had a good kick, but weren't overpowering. The spicy flavor after the salty pretzels got us ready for our meals. They serve mild, hot, hotter, nuclear, teriyaki and BBQ style. They are a bit pricey, at $8.99 for 8 wings, $12.99 for 12 and 20 wings for $17.99. Trust me, worth the buck a wing price.
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| What a pretty bucket of wings |
Jeremy ordered a burger and I grabbed a Skirt Steak Walla-Walla Sandy. Both were well prepared and tasted great. Jeremy thoroughly enjoyed his burger and fries. I ordered the steak sandwich medium rare and it was great. The fries and onion rings also did not disappoint. I'd suggest it to anyone who asked. They also have a decent beer selection and a very large menu that consists of burgers, salads, and lots of comfort food options. Meatloaf, sauerbraten, pot roast, turkey dinner, salmon and lobster ravioli; Elijah Churchill's will have a dish for any palate. I feel like I have to mention "The Northporter" burger. It is a pub creation that makes my mouth water and arteries clog at the same time. It is a 1/2 lb. burger sandwiched between two bacon and tomato grilled cheese sandwiches and topped with sauteed onions. Oh, and it comes with french fries. Yeah... exactly.
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| Jeremy's Burger |
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| Steve's Skirt Steak Sandwich |
So head on down to Elijah Churchill's PublicHouse for some wings and and whatever else you are in the mood for, it is Wingmen approved.
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