July 1 is International Chicken Wing Day and July 29 is National Chicken Day. What better way to celebrate these occasions than to enjoy the delicious variety of wings offered throughout Susquehanna Valley. These five restaurants are known for their wings, and will satisfy anyone wanting to celebrate any July holiday, wing-related or otherwise.
Joe’s Famous Wings & Wieners
56 West Main Street, Leola, PA
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Want wings and lots of them? Joe’s Famous Wings & Wieners has you covered! Joe’s often provides large specials, such as its 50 wings for $49.99 deal common throughout numerous holidays. Alongside your wings, snack on other flavorful finger foods like their legendary hotdogs and sausages. With various hours of operation, keep up to date with their website and Facebook if you want a taste of some of Lancaster’s finest wings.
Nelz Chill Spot Food and Wings
401 North George Street York, PA
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Savor some wings featuring a Jamaican punch at Nelz Chill Spot Food and Wings. Enjoy both bone-in and boneless bites dipped in jerk sauces and 12 other relishes, alongside other meals featuring chicken in its many forms. Jamaican culture permeates through other luscious dishes, serving goat and oxtail engulfed in curry and/or jerk. Opening 11 a.m. Tuesday-Sunday and 11:30 a.m. on Monday, this lowkey spot bursts may shock patrons with unique and impactful sensations.
Zembie’s Sports Tavern
226 N 2nd St, Harrisburg, PA
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Bring yourself and some pals to Zembie’s Sports Tavern for good times and incredible wings to boot. Order their award-winning buffalo wings to feed the pack, with plenty of other sides and entree options to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. Entertainment and energy compliments Zembie’s appetizing food, ranging from the constant stream of NFL and MLB games to the booming karaoke nights held Thursday (9 p.m.-1 a.m.), Friday (10 p.m.-2 a.m.) and Saturday (10 p.m.-2 a.m.). Zembie’s even ends the weekend strong with 75 cent boneless wings every Sunday!
Blue and Gray Bar & Grill
2 Baltimore St, Gettysburg, PA
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Blue and Gray offers 20 superb flavors of wings, with the “Gettysburg Ghost” being so hot, you will have to sign a waiver to even get a taste. The fight through the heat aligns with the spot’s “Battle of Gettysburg” theme, as further honored with menu items being named after historical war generals and battle locations. For those with more modern interests, the restaurant hosts 20 TVs dedicated to sports channels, ensuring everyone goes home stuffed and entertained. With both bar and dining thriving daily 11 a.m.-2 a.m., anytime is a great time to march into Blue and Gray.
Gin Mill Restaurant and Tavern
324 E Cumberland St, Lebanon, PA
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Try 12 different flavors of both bone-in and boneless wings, along with an additional speciality flavor of the month. Accompany your wings with a myriad of pub food staples, along with a constantly rotating roster of wines, cocktails, and beers. Open at noon Tuesday through Sunday and 4 p.m. on Monday, Gin Mill’s ever-changing food and drink menus makes this one place you will want to visit again and again.
