Buffalo wings aren’t just a food—they’re a fiery test of courage that originated right here in my hometown.
I’ve spent years braving the spiciest offerings across Western New York, often with watery eyes and a burning tongue to show for it.
If you think you’ve had hot wings, but haven’t experienced Buffalo’s authentic heat hierarchy, you’re in for a tongue-scorching awakening.
1. Buffalo: The True Home Of The Chicken Wing
Back in 1964, Teressa Bellissimo created culinary history at the Anchor Bar when she deep-fried some chicken wings and tossed them in hot sauce for her son and friends. Little did she know she’d launched a global phenomenon!…