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Remembering Western New York's first 'king of wings'

Who created the Buffalo wing? Well, if you said "The Anchor Bar", you may want to think again. John Young was the first "King of Wings" in the Queen City.


Author: Peter Gallivan

Published: 8:28 AM EST February 2, 2021

Updated: 8:28 AM EST February 2, 2021

BUFFALO, N.Y. — February is, of course, Black History Month and we are asking a culinary question. Who created the Buffalo wing? Well, if you said "The Anchor Bar", you may want to think again.



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