Quest for the Best Wings in America

Overview

• Traveler's mission to find the best wings in America.
• Exploring the Pacific Northwest and non-contiguous states (Hawaii and Alaska).
• Each location features different wing flavors and spices.
• Evaluation based on taste, appearance, and overall experience.

Oregon: Fire on the Mountain

• Location: Portland, most suggested for Oregon.
• Established in 2005, famous with three locations in Portland.
• Ordered: Buffalo Hot and Raspberry Habanero.
• Evaluation:
  • Appearance: 8.5 (sauce-heavy)
  • Meatiness: 7.5
  • Texture: 9.25 (crisp and tender)
  • Sauce Flavor: 8.5 (Buffalo solid, Raspberry Habanero tasted like cough syrup)
  • Overall Experience: 8.5
  • Total Score: 42.25 (Ranked between Cochix, DC, and Ibar, Maryland)

Washington: Vindictive Wings

• Location: Seattle, started during the pandemic.
• Ordered: Hot Buffalo, Lemon Pepper Wet, Reaper Sauce.
• Evaluation:
  • Appearance: 9
  • Meatiness: 7.5 (smaller wings)
  • Texture: 9.5 (excellent crisp)
  • Sauce Flavor: 9.25 (Buffalo and Lemon Pepper solid, Reaper strong and flavorful)
  • Overall Experience: 9.5
  • Total Score: 44.75 (5th in national rankings)

Hawaii: Off the Wall

• Location: Oahu, won Honolulu Magazine's contest.
• Ordered: Chimichurri wings.
• Evaluation:
  • Appearance: 9
  • Meatiness: 9
  • Texture: 7.5 (tender but not crispy)
  • Sauce Flavor: 8.5
  • Overall Experience: 8.75
  • Total Score: 42.75

Hawaii Bonus: Good Chicken

• Location: Waikiki
• Ordered: Korean style garlic chili wings.
• Evaluation:
  • Appearance: 8.5
  • Meatiness: 9.25
  • Texture: 7.25 (crunchy breading but chewy)
  • Sauce Flavor: 8
  • Overall Experience: 8.5
  • Total Score: 41.5

Alaska: Winkies

• Location: Anchorage
• Ordered: Hot Buffalo and Original Cajun Dry.
• Evaluation:
  • Appearance: 8.5
  • Meatiness: 7
  • Texture: 8.75 (buffalo not crispy, Cajun better)
  • Sauce Flavor: 8.75
  • Overall Experience: 8.75
  • Total Score: 41.75

Conclusion

• Vindictive Wings in Seattle declared regional champion.
• Next regions: Rocky Mountains, Plains, Great Lakes, New York.
• Emphasis on safe handling of spicy sauces and perseverance.

Additional Notes

• Sponsored by Aerolo, a global eSIM store.
• Emphasis on finding wings with unique flavors and experiences.
• Personal travel experiences intertwine with culinary adventures.