With the Super Bowl right around the corner and March Madness not far behind, one thing is certain: A lot of wings will be eaten.
State of play: Before the holidays, I asked readers where they go for the city’s best chicken wings. The response was overwhelming, passionate — and, in some cases, deeply personal.
- Recommendations (email, social, friends, etc.) ranged from Publix (yes, really, but only on Cascade) to longtime Atlanta institutions, neighborhood taverns, and smoked-wing specialists.
- Even Wingstop noticed. A publicist reached out, feeling snubbed. We respect all contenders — so yes, they made the cut.
Context: The bracket comes as state lawmakers consider a lighthearted but symbolic proposal to make lemon pepper Georgia’s official chicken wing flavor, citing its cultural roots in Atlanta and influence far beyond the city.
Now it’s your turn to decide who advances.
Methodology: Only 16 could make the bracket — but we’re listening for next time. Let me know if you want a spicier or more formal variant…