Mendolia's website states, "The recipe he developed has stood the test of time and remains the same today." Bullshit! This not true. Mendolia's and Scimeca's have always been the competing sausage kings of KC. Both brands have become so horrible I will never buy either again.
In the race between these sausage losers Scimeca's comes out on top, on top of the crap pile that is. The Mendolia's I bought was ground so fine it was like super salty cardboard pulp in a plastic casing. I don't know what they stuff it in, but it reminded me of cellophane off a pack of smokes.
If you want some good sausage these days make it yourself. If you don't wish to tackle that lengthy endevour, visit a local butcher. A couple places that still make the real deal are; Bichelmeyer's, Carollo's, Werner's, McGonigle's and possibly your local supermarket.
I almost forgot.... Alex Pope is soon to open The Local Pig in the East Bottoms. Sausage heaven! The Pitch recently posted an article about it.
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totally agree. now if i could just find some good authentic spanish chorizo.
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Looks to me, like you don't know your head from your ass when it comes to Italian sausage.
Nice try Mr. Scimeca.
Love Mendolias been eating it for years! Its hard to find anymore! What is your favorite!
Love Mendolia's sausages. They are definitely the best!
Dude - why so kunty ? They both are good sausages last time I tried them and if you're going to boast about how good your homemade sausages are you should post the recipe.
Thanks . 'Anonymous" take notes.
3 pound pork but.
1 pound pork fat.
Quarter cup fennel seeds. Toasted
Red pepper to taste
Salt to taste. Black pepper to taste
Red wine to taste.
Peccorino Ramono to taste.
Thanks . 'Anonymous" take notes.
3 pound pork but.
1 pound pork fat.
Quarter cup fennel seeds. Toasted
Red pepper to taste
Salt to taste. Black pepper to taste
Red wine to taste.
Peccorino Ramono to taste.
Thanks . 'Anonymous" take notes.
3 pound pork but.
1 pound pork fat.
Quarter cup fennel seeds. Toasted
Red pepper to taste
Salt to taste. Black pepper to taste
Red wine to taste.
Peccorino Ramono to taste.
Thanks . 'Anonymous" take notes.
3 pound pork but.
1 pound pork fat.
Quarter cup fennel seeds. Toasted
Red pepper to taste
Salt to taste. Black pepper to taste
Red wine to taste.
Peccorino Ramono to taste.
Thanks . 'Anonymous" take notes.
3 pound pork but.
1 pound pork fat.
Quarter cup fennel seeds. Toasted
Red pepper to taste
Salt to taste. Black pepper to taste
Red wine to taste.
Peccorino Ramono to taste.
Dont hate. Just ask.
Dont hate. Just ask.
You wouldn't know good taste if it came up behind you strangled you with chicken wire. You are one of the most subpar "food critics" out there, you yuppie peckerwood Mangia cakes need to stick to what you are good at, inbreeding!
Ummm, I don't think you have any clue what you're talking about. Mendolia's sausage is the only sausage my family has bought for the past three (plus) generations. It HAS stood the test of time and it's because of people like you that the new generation has decided that it's not worth it. It's because of people like you that my goddamn family traditions are fucked from this point forward. Also you don't know sausage from your own micropenis if you think that's a good recipe. Keep your uneducated opinions to yourself, especially when they're dripping with inaccuracies. Ciaobella and I hope you have a great fckin day.
I've always loved Mendolia's my dad sold it for years at his bar and grill on Truman Rd. Grandma S lived around the corner when they were on Brooklyn. Used to send me there.Great sausage. Miss them days.
I went to the old neighborhood today and I found out that they were no longer there, it was a real disappointment to learn that they no longer make it up from scratch at the “Old Store” I called and they answered right away and were extremely helpful friendly and professional ! I can’t wait to get some Mendolia’s Italian Sausages onto the grill ♥️
That sounds like my Grandma.
I love mendolia best i ever had
Mandola's is the best in the West
Why was it so bad? You're doing a lot of bashing and no explaining. I like both and always have so it makes me curious what you didn't like about them.
Both sausage were excellent then and now. I had a slice of panetone bread baked by Mr. Mendolia last week..... HEAVEN!
Your absolutely right. Adewale years ago, it disappeared off the shelves. Thru Facebook I found the owner and they had me come out to their house to sell me 10lbs that hadn't made it to the shelves yet. Found out yet sold the company and the new manufacturers changed the recipe. They went thru 4 or 5 before they got it, and it sucked. Don't know the techniques, but the tastes was off and so was the texture. I've tried all those places and Carollo is the only place I can stand, but it doesn't hold a candle to the old original mendola
I live in NC now and have have for 15 years. When I was in high school at Northeast, I lived on the corner of Brooklyn and Elma St. directly across the street from Mandolia’s. I miss the old neighborhood. When I’d come back to KC to visit, I always try and find some good Mandolias sausage to take home. ITS THE BEST.
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