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St. Petersburg is set to honor National Chicken Wing Day on July 29, showcasing an impressive selection of local wing spots. From jerk smoked wings to chargrilled options and unique sauces, this culinary celebration highlights the city’s growing wing scene. Popular restaurants like Rumba Island Bar & Grill and Voodoo Brewing Co. will offer enticing deals and flavors, encouraging enthusiasts to explore the diverse offerings. With various styles and budgets, the local wing culture invites residents to contribute their favorite spots, fostering community engagement around this beloved dish.
St. Petersburg is gearing up to celebrate National Chicken Wing Day on Tuesday, July 29, with a curated list of top wing spots that promise to satisfy any wing lover’s palate. This special day serves as a reminder of the city’s booming chicken wing scene, which is thriving with various preparations and flavors that cater to diverse tastes.
The selection of the best places to indulge in chicken wings was compiled from staff recommendations and insights from local readers. The options offered include an array of preparation styles such as smoked, fried, and chargrilled wings, complemented by housemade sauces or proprietary dry rubs.
Among the restaurants making the list is Rumba Island Bar & Grill, offering a standout deal of 99-cent Jerk Smoked Wings, which come with a range of dipping sauces. Another notable mention is Voodoo Brewing Co., recognized for its fall-off-the-bone in-house smoked wings paired with housemade sauces, ensuring both flavor and tenderness with every bite.
Bayboro Brewing features a unique option of twice-cooked, smoked-and-fried BBQ wings, which have been lauded for their distinct housemade sauce. Fans of chargrilled wings can head to The Bier Boutique, which also serves up a selection of midwestern comfort food. For those looking for budget-friendly options, The Burg Bar & Grill offers an appealing Sunday special of eight wings for $11.
A variety of tastes can also be found at Dead Bob’s, which provides happy hour wings and boneless wing options at competitive prices. Meanwhile, Engine No. 9 is gaining attention for its crispy duck wings and sriracha-crusted hot wings, which are perfect for spice lovers.
Ferg’s Sports Bar & Grill, a recognized sports venue, is known for its classic Buffalo wings, while The Galley offers an attractive Thursday wing night special where patrons can enjoy eight wings along with two Natty Light drafts. For a unique twist, Hookin’ Ain’t Easy serves up smoked wings that have been both crispy and juicy, sure to impress wing enthusiasts.
Localz Sports Bar has made a name for itself, featuring ten distinct housemade sauces, including adventurous flavors such as Maple Bacon Sriracha and Peach Habanero. Mullet’s Fish Camp, a staff favorite, serves wings with a delectable dry rub and a sauce that many diners find addictive. For those interested in trying something different, The Shawarma King food truck specializes in shawarma-spiced wings.
Another extensive wing option is at Sesh Brewing Company, offering an enticing Monday special for $1 wings. Sunset Grille is well-regarded for its wings, particularly enjoying a following for its special rub and sauce combinations. Recognized for its jumbo wings and a family-secret dry rub is V9 Eats, which is a family-owned gem receiving rave reviews. Lastly, The Wheelhouse is acknowledged for its crispy fried wings complemented by its unique housemade sauces.
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