**GAS STATION SOUL FOOD EXTRAVAGANZA** **SOME OF LONG ISLAND:S BEST WINGS** IT'S BEEN A CRAZY RIDE As Twimonisha Mason -the owner of Winnie:s Takeout - explained to me late one evening, she doesn't mind being called Winnie mistakenly by her customers, as the restaurant is named after her late beloved mother. In fact, Twimonisha began her journey cooking soul food with her mother at the age of eight, and even experimented as a young child with different recipes found in soul food cookbooks. And so, it can easily be understood how, many decades later, she has now become a master of her craft. But her journey to the present has not been without great adversity. For example, after using her family's savings to establish a flourishing restaurant in Amityville Village, the building and interior was heavily damaged by vandals. Even worse, their insurance company refused to pay for the over $100,000.00 required to repair the damages. And after struggling to reopen, and then surviving the Covid 19 pandemic, the building's landlord refused to renew the lease in 2022. A NEW BEGINNING Fast forward to 2023, and a new temporary location was found for the restaurant to operate - in of all places - inside the food mart of a Conoco gas station. And believe me this far from a perfect solution, as the space is very small, and as such it's take-out only. Also, they're unable to sell beverages because it would create conflict with the food mart. But as I'll explain, Twimonisha and her family have become experts at using this small space to create some of the best soul food I have ever experienced. OH MY GOD ! THE WINGS ! Ask anyone that knows me, and they'll tell you I absolutely love chicken wings of any type. And so - over the years - I've tracked down some of the best spots to satisfy my wing addiction. But after reading my Yelp friend Gail's recommendation, and then biting into one of Twimonisha's wings for the first time - I knew I had tasted something extraordinary. And admittingly, I've been looking to top that first bite here ever since - but I'm sure I'll be chasing that monkey for the foreseeable future. And these wings are always meaty and super crispy, so if you pair them with some of Winnie's fantastic sides, you've got yourself a killer meal. In addition, if YOU are interested in some wing nirvana, I reccomend starting off with the Lemon pepper, Fried Jerk, or Fried Garlic Glaze options. Even more, there's a ten Wings for $10 special, and you can order it with two different flavors. Mama Mia! SHRIMP ! Twimonisha does a fantastic job with shrimp dishes. The Fried Shrimp are crispy, salty, and a little sweet, and the Sauteed Shrimp version is delicious also. But I have to say, even though the Sautéed Jerk Shrimp here are not fried, they're still one of the best shrimp dishes I've ever eaten, and are definitely a must try. SPEAKING OF JERK... If you're a fan of Jamaican Jerk flavor, in addition to the shrimp, they offer really tasty Jerk Chicken, Jerk Ribs, and a flavorful Jerk Salmon. And since I mentioned salmon, it is also available Pan Seared, and Deep Fried. FRIED MAGIC I'm not sure if it's the batter used, the marination or even the cooking technique, but what I'm definitely sure of is that anything fried at Winnie's is crispy and delicious. So whether you order the Fried Wings, Chicken, or Pork Chops, you are in for a crispy magical treat. THE SIDES ! The meat and seafood dishes at Winnie's are perfectly complimented with some of the tastiest sides around. The Mac-N-Cheese is tender, has a cheese pull, and is cooked crispy on top. The Collard Greens are tender and flavorful. The Potato Salad is creamy, slightly sweet, and a little spicy, but they always run out of it, Oy Vey! And last but not least is the Candied Yams, which are without a doubt, the best I've ever tasted anywhere. And I'm not kidding when I say I've seen people order just a side of the Candied Yams, and then walk away with a big smile - they're that good! IT'S AN EXPERIENCE So to visit Winnie's Takeout, you have to drive on Route 110 in Amityville, and search for the big red Conoco gas station sign (there's no sign advertising Winnie's here). Then find a spot to park in the crappy-looking gas station, and proceed to walk into the time-worn food mart. And if all of this sounds a little sketchy to you, it is! But I love it! Because it's a perfect example of absolutely fantastic food being served from a place where you would never expect to find it. And as a matter of fact, I brought a good friend here for lunch a few weeks ago. And then, during a later conversation, he admitted to returning multiple times with others so they could sample the wings, jerk shrimp, and yams. So please give Winnie's Takeout a try, and I'll bet you'll have the same wonderful experience. read more

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The customer service was great! I ordered the ribs with Mac and cheese as a double side. I was disappointed because there was no macaroni or potato salad available. I also ordered 2 pieces of chicken. They were two pieces sitting there that looked old and instead of giving me fresh chicken they were placed in oil and refried and given to me. So unfortunately although they were hot they were hard and not that tasty. Not sure if I will return. read more

This location is NOT closed. It is open and fully operational. Okay let me start out with a disclaimer, this soul food take out spot is in a gas station but don't let that deter you. It's clean and the owner is very friendly, it's a family owned business. The food is so good that I travel 30 minutes just for chicken but that's not all I get. We let Winnie's cater a few event we had and they never disappoint. If you never had sweet potato cornbread. I recommend you try it from Winnie's they are by far the best I had ever tried. The collard greens are just amazing and I was raised only on the collard greens my grandmother would make, and no one has be able to come close to it until I tried Winnie's. Baked Mac and cheese is a must. My family loves their yams/ sweet potatoes. The BBQ ribs, jerk shrimp and jerk wings are fantastic. The price is reasonable. My only complaint is sometimes the wings can be a hit or miss. I guess that depends on who is making them. I'm not letting that stop me. I will take my chances with the wings but I know everything else is always on point. Sides are usually made already and meat selection is cooked fresh when ordered. Southern comfort food for a reasonable price, friendly customer service and besides the wings everything else is always consistent. Try take out or let them cater your next event. You will not be disappointed. read more

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Finally, I've found a take-out that specializes in low-fat Soul/Caribbean food. It is called Winnie's Take Out, and it is located inside the Conoco gas station in Amityville. Also known as Winnie's International Take Out, the business moved from its own restaurant space in East Massapequa after vandals destroyed the building's facade. The owner, Twimonisha Mason, explains that East Massapequa residents did not want a business like hers in that community. She feels that Amityville residents are more welcoming, and she offers them low-fat options, like grilled or baked poultry, fish and red meat. She pan sears and fries food, too. I recommend the plain grilled BBQ beef or pork ribs, which are lean, tender, and tasty. They have just enough sauce to coat the meat. The jerk BBQ ribs, although low-fat, were too spicy for me. I also recommend the sweet potato casserole, which is moderately sweetened with fresh-tasting pineapples--a dieter's dream. Winnie's posts its menu on Instagram (IG). Go to @winnies_takeout. You can also text Twimonisha for the menu. Contact her on IG to get her business phone number. Staff is friendly, and service is quick. read more

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So sometimes you find a hidden treasure and this place is one of them. After reading Gail's review I knew I had to stop by. I decided to order a lemon pepper wings meal with Mac & cheese and candied yams. I also added on a small collard greens. Winnie was so sweet and welcoming and I definitely will stop by again soon. I got home later and everything was so delicious. The candied yams were my favorite, I loved the pineapple in it. The greens were cooked perfectly and had a nice subtle heat from the crushed red pepper. The Mac and cheese was delicious, not too cheesy, just enough. The wings were very good and not overly tart from the lemon. I definitely recommend stopping by! read more

I found this place through Yelp craving some soul food, as I work in the restaurant industry and that's usually what I go towards on my off days. I ordered through Yelp and picked up, as I walked into the gas station, the stores location, I was greeted by Terrence who was waiting for me to arrive to freshly fry my shrimp for me. For that, I was immensely grateful and appreciated the effort in getting the food to me the freshest he could. Me and Terrence chatted while my shrimp was frying, and he shared with me what happened to their locations last store front as previously stated in another Yelp review, but you wouldn't have been able to know what this business had gone through based on his energy and passion for food. As I was leaving, I told him if the food was good, he'd see me again. He said no doubt I'll be seeing you again. Well, he is right, the food was perfectly seasoned and not overly oily / greasy like a lot of southern prepared food. Every item pictured was probably the best prepared dish I've had of any, including their potato salad which is top notch! Let's please get this small business on the map! read more

Winnies Takeout - Fried Side of Shrimp Jerk chicken Mac N Cheese Candied Yams Potato Salad - Pasta Shops Near Me - Amityville, New York

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just eat here food was soo dam good that mac and cheese fireeeee im so happy i was able to taste her food before leaving back to the city read more