Chicken wings vs tenders: Where to get the best in western Massachusetts

CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – This is the last weekend of July and what better way to celebrate is with Monday’s National Chicken Wing Day.

Wings are an American staple with multiple ways to season, cook, and eat! July 29th is National Chicken Wing Day and it was formed in 1977 when the city of Buffalo issued an official proclamation celebrating Anchor Bar co-owner Frank Bellissimo.

Hot wings, buffalo wings, BBQ wings, crispy wings, ranch dressing, bleu cheese, and celery are among the many choices that can be found on menus across these top 15 best chicken wing spots in western Massachusetts, according to Yelp :

1. Pub 116 in Plainfield
2. Olde Forge Restaurant in Lanesborough
3. Hangar of South Hadley
4. Hangar of Greenfield
5. Antonio’s Pizza and Wings in Easthampton
6. Wolfie’s Restaurant in South Deerfield
7. Athena’s Pizza in Amherst
8. Cim’s Tavern in Pittsfield
9. KFC in Northampton
10. E B’s Restaurant in Agawam
11. Theodores Booze Blues & BBQ in Springfield
12. Wildwood Barbeque in Hadley
13. Northampton Brewery
14. 51 Park Restaurant & Tavern in Lee
15. The Rendezvous in Turners Falls

Yelp, a ratings and reviews site, put together the list by evaluating all of the Massachusetts chicken wing spots on its platform on several factors, including the number and quality of ratings.

Do you favor chicken tenders over chicken wings? Fire up that grill this weekend, and serve your own. If you are looking for a recipe, try Mouth Waterin’, Butt Kickin’ BBQ , or Citrus marinated grilled chicken and a watermelon feta salad with mint .

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