Teressa Bellissimo developed the original Buffalo wing recipe in March 1964, and today it is served at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo.
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A widely credited origin story for the Buffalo chicken wing traces back to Teressa Bellissimo, who developed the recipe late one night in March 1964 while feeding her son and his friends in Buffalo.
The recipe is still served at the Anchor Bar, where it has become closely associated with the restaurant.
The wing is commonly described as a deep-fried, crispy piece of chicken served with vinegary hot sauce, paired with blue cheese dressing.
In Buffalo, the dish is often simply referred to as “wings,” reflecting how closely the item is tied to the city’s food culture.
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