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$50 Gift Certificate for Food & Drink at Blondies Sports

212 W. 79th Street b/t Amsterdam Ave. & Broadway, NYC

BEST BUFFALO WINGS IN NYC: THE UPPER WEST SIDE WING OFF

The buffalo wing is an important staple of any respectable bar in Manhattan- probably because nothing pairs better with a frothy, ice cold beer than a messy, tender hot wing.  LocalBozo.com has taken on the task of finding the best wings in New York City, by systematically tasting wings from the top bars and restaurants in each neighborhood.  We begin in Manhattan’s Upper West Side where we checked out three of the most popular spots in the neighborhood to finally find out who’s the best, and why!  Before embarking on our near biblical mission we set some rigid guidelines.  First, only traditional hot wings could be ordered, as we wanted the style from each bar be on a level playing field.  Second rule, don’t mention fight club. Third rule, finish your wing!

Our first stop, Blondies Sports, has a reputation for being on many people’s list for the best wings in New York, which meant our expectations were already high beforehand. Blondies is the definition of a quintessential sports bar- the walls are literally covered with large, flat screen televisions, making it difficult to miss even a moment of your favorite teams in action. At Blondies you can order a single (10 wings), a double (20), a bucket (50), or a Party Platter (100). The LocalBozo crew decided on a double order, with medium temperature wing sauce. The wings came out of the kitchen quickly and were piping hot. The size of the wings was impressive as well, not a scrawny or boney one in the bunch. After the plate inspection was complete, it was now time to seek reward: the first wing of the day. The first one I grabbed was a wing section piece and the initial bite proved that Blondies' excellent reputation had preceded it. The chicken was cooked with a perfect crispiness on the outside, covering up the tender interior. Plus, the sauce was perfectly layered so that each touch was not a soggy mess. The medium wing sauce was a fantastic compliment to the creamy side of cool bleu cheese dressing for dipping. The flavors of the tangy but not too spicy sauce and the chunky, white dressing were savory, but not overpowering to the meat itself. And since they provided us with two cups of blue cheese dressing, LocalBozo.com was given what we would call a perfect “Wing to dipping sauce ratio.” Blondies really hit a homer on this one, on our first try.

(Article then talks about 2 more UWS places they tried for wings.)

THE RESULTS ARE IN!

This was a tough decision.  After a full day of crawling up the UWS on a spectacular New York City afternoon, while at the same time consuming some of the best wings in the city, it was truly hard to decide on a winner.  We examined all of the factors involved- the chicken itself (size, meatiness, tenderness, and most importantly- how was it cooked?), the sauce (messy, oily, spicy, or tangy), and the wing overall (how likely would you be to come to this bar, just for the buffalo wings?).  The LocalBozo crew is proud to announce that Blondies Sports has the very best buffalo wings in the Upper West Side!

The Blondies Wings have all the factors that make up a classic buffalo style wing.  The drumstick and wing sections were uniform throughout, providing the perfect bite with a wondrous snap of the perfectly fried chicken skin. The sauce was a huge reason for the win.  It gave us a perfect combination of flavor with just enough heat to remind you that this was a hot wing.  So here’s to Blondies: a hearty toast to you and your excellent wings.

And Blondies has a lot more to offer than just great wings!

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Item Special Note

Winner pays postage/shipping & insurance OR can pick up item after March 22, 2020 at an upper west side of Manhattan location tbd.

Gift certificate has no cash value, is non-refundable, and cannot be replaced if lost or stolen.

Gratuity not included.