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Metromix describes Jake Melnick's Corner Tap as "a casual neighborhood pub specializing in traditional American bar cuisine; burgers, salads and homestyle specials such as barbecued ribs and chicken." You know, like the typical, run-of-the-mill River North bar. But things are about to heat up (ha!) at 41 E. Superior St.
Starting on Thursday, Jake Melnick's will begin serving hot wings coated with Red Savina pepper — aka "Dominican Devil's Tongue Pepper" and holder of Guinness World Record for hottest pepper from 1994–2006. The pepper's heat has been measured at 577,000 scoville units (for comparison's sake, that's twice as hot as a habanero and 60 times hotter than a jalapeno).
The pepper sauce is so hot that before chowing down, diners will have to sign a waiver saying they won't sue if injuries ensue. Diners will also be outfitted with an alarm bell if they need to summon their server over for heat-reducing sour cream, milk, sugar or white bread.
Red Savinas by Buggolo.
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I've actually had sauce made from red savina peppers. A friend of mine is a chef and loves playing with weird foods.
It's more of a dare than anything, food balls check. I had it in a salsa mix and the heat was so intense that I started gagging as I swallowed. Really gross after effects gastronomically. One person at the party actually hurled. I can't tell you what it tasted like at all, except burning.
I actually work about a block from Jake Melnick's and go there on occasion for lunch. The final line, "Diners will also be outfitted with an alarm bell if they need to summon their server..." makes me laugh. I can imagine sitting there furiously ringing a cow bell waiting for a server that never comes. If they won't come when I try to give them money, should I expect anything different as my tonsils melt? I won't be taking my chances. (Please note that IMO all their bartenders are top-notch when it comes to service at the bar during the lunch hour.)
Are they hotter than the Merciless Peppers of Quetzlzacatenango?
Scoville Unite, Schmoville Units. Let me know when Jake Melnick's carries Nashville-style hot chicken and I'll be impressed.