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5 Stars Means Nothing
Let’s talk about the 5-star rating system. You know it. You probably use it. But here’s the truth: it’s broken.
Leslie Wootton
Oct 30, 20252 min read


Respect the Dip: Why Blue Cheese and Ranch Matte
Whichever camp you fall into, one thing’s certain: a bad dip ruins good wings.
Paul Kirschbaum
Oct 8, 20252 min read


The Great Debate: Flats vs. Drums
Every wing nation has its eternal debates: dry rub vs. sauced, mild vs. melt-your-face, ranch vs. blue cheese. But nothing divides a...
Leslie Wootton
Sep 9, 20253 min read


National Buffalo Wing Festival 2025
The National Buffalo Wing Festival roared back to Sahlen Field in downtown Buffalo, its historic home for the 24th edition on August 30–31, 2025.
Paul Kirschbaum
Sep 4, 20252 min read


Unleashing the Ultimate Chicken Wing Review Guide
Chicken wings are more than bar food. They’re a cultural ritual — salty debates over flats vs. drums, a pile of napkins, cold drinks, and...
Paul Kirschbaum
Aug 20, 20254 min read


Wing Ratings Explained: Breaking Down The Wing Standard
Every great competition needs a standard. For us, that standard is simple: respect the wing. No gimmicks, no shortcuts, no hiding behind...
Paul Kirschbaum
Aug 20, 20254 min read


30 Sauces You Need to Try: Some I’ve Made, Some I’ve Eaten
Buffalo may rule, but wings have become a global sandbox for fearless flavorists. Over the years, I’ve cooked, eaten, judged, and debated...
Paul Kirschbaum
Aug 20, 20253 min read
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