There are a lot of dimly lit bars filled with eclectic knickknacks across the country, but only one can claim to be the birthplace of a wildly popular finger food. The Anchor Bar, 1047 Main Street in Buffalo, New York, is where in 1964 Teressa Bellissimo unwittingly invented Buffalo chicken wings. She whipped them up as a quick snack for her son’s friends, and they caught on.

I’ve loved chicken wings for years, and always wanted to try where they first began. I finally got that opportunity in a recent trip to Buffalo. The wings were dry and well done, great for dipping. They’re served with a wooden bowl to discard the bones. I washed them down with a beer, of course, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. If you’re ever in western New York, I’d recommend checking it out.

6 responses to “Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York, Home of Chicken Wings”

  1. To be honest I thought they were overcooked. I don’t like my wings too sloppy, but these were very well done. I prefer BWW

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  2. How did they rate against your normal favorites? We’re heading to Buffalo next month.

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  3. I meant me not being “worthy” to enter the hallowed landmark, but now that you mention it about the wings…

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  4. Yeah they could’ve been better

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  5. I have been there and had the wings. I felt not “worthy”. Thanks for the memory.

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