Some foods are messy by nature. That’s why, even though you love them, you might avoid ordering them at a restaurant. The following guide offers strategies for eating your favorite foods while still keeping tidy.

How to Eat Messy Foods

1. Use a Spoon With Pasta

It may not be the Italian way to eat pasta, but it’s the cleanest. Gather noodles on your fork and then press it into the scoop side of a spoon. Next, flick your wrist and twirl the noodles until they wrap neatly around the fork in a bite that you can fit into your mouth. You won’t have to worry about stray noodles falling off or lobbing pasta sauce onto your shirt.

2. Remove Bones Before Eating

Chicken wings can be deliciously—but dangerously—sauce laden. Make every bite manageable by removing the bones before you start eating. What was once a finger-food can now be enjoyed with a fork and knife. You’ll enjoy tender bites of chicken without covering your fingers or using a mound of paper towels to clean up.

3. Cut Into Smaller Pieces

Whether a juicy burger or a loaded Po’boy, use your knife to cut it into smaller pieces. If halving it isn’t enough, cut it into fourths. These are easier to handle and won’t leave grease and condiments on the corners of your mouth. Large sandwiches may be too thick for children especially, so consider cutting bite-sized pieces for them. 

Do the same with chicken fettuccine and other pasta. Trim noodles with a knife, cut slices of andouille sausage in half, and move excess sauce to the plate's side so that it doesn’t spill off your fork.

If you’re craving wings, burgers, or authentic Cajun food, stop by Buzzard Billy’s in Lincoln, NE. This restaurant and bar serves a mouthwatering menu that includes steaks, soul food, and more. Start picking out your next meal by viewing their menu on their website. Call (402) 475-8822 with questions or to place an order for carry-out. You can receive news and updates about this restaurant by subscribing to their Facebook page.