Which American city is the birthplace of Buffalo wings?

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Buffalo, New York, is the birthplace of Buffalo wings.

The dish is associated with the Anchor Bar, where Teressa Bellissimo is widely credited with serving the wings in their now-famous form in 1964. The wings were deep-fried and coated in a sauce based on hot sauce and butter.

Buffalo wings are traditionally served with celery sticks and blue-cheese dressing. The name refers to the city of Buffalo, not to the American bison.

Many restaurants now use “Buffalo” to describe a whole family of spicy wing sauces. The original style, however, is specifically linked to Buffalo, New York, and the Anchor Bar story.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Sept. 2026

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