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LanguagesGerman, English
Group sizeUp to 99 travelers
Overview
Explore the gritty, flavorful story of the Buffalo chicken wing. Starting at the mythic Anchor Bar, this audio journey travels through bohemian Allentown and down into Buffalo's historic commercial heart. Uncover the overlooked contributions of Black restaurateur John Young, learn the kitchen chemistry behind authentic cayenne-butter emulsion, and discover how a deindustrializing city transformed scrap poultry into an enduring badge of working-class survival and fierce local pride.
- A 4.2 km self-guided tour with 7 stops over 134 min
- Ideal for travelers interested in Foodways & Culinary Identity and History & Memory
- Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
- Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app
What's included
Verified facts woven into an engaging story
Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
Precise navigation between the stops
Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals
What to expect
Buffalo
10m
Anchor Bar is the internationally celebrated birthplace of the Buffalo wing, where Teressa Bellissimo first paired unbreaded fried wings with cayenne pepper and butter in 1964. Address: 1047 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14209.
Thirsty Buffalo Bar & Grill
10m
The Lenox Grill sits in Buffalo's oldest continuously operating hotel; its basement kitchen pushed wings beyond traditional butter and cayenne. Address: 140 North St, Buffalo, NY 14201.
Shea's Buffalo Theater
10m
Jim's SteakOut is an iconic Allentown late-night institution where the city's fierce defense of blue cheese and rejection of ranch dressing comes to life. Address: 194 Allen St, Buffalo, NY 14201.
Buffalo
10m
Gabriel's Gate is a revered Allentown institution in an 1864 rowhouse, regarded by locals as a benchmark for classic Buffalo wings. Address: 145 Allen St, Buffalo, NY 14201.
Big Ditch Brewing Company
10m
A pioneering downtown craft brewery in a former fleet garage, highlighting sauce-emulsion science, heat perception, and beer pairings. Address: 55 E Huron St, Buffalo, NY 14203.
Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park
10m
Lafayette Square is the monumental civic center where Mayor Stan Makowski proclaimed Chicken Wing Day on July 29, 1977, turning bar food into a municipal emblem. Address: Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY 14203.
Pearl Street Grill & Brewery
10m
A rambling multi-level nineteenth-century brewpub where the tour concludes with the mechanics of flats versus drums and the enduring meaning of wing culture. Address: 76 Pearl St, Buffalo, NY 14202.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
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End point
The self-guided tour ends at this address. You can continue exploring the area independently afterward.
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
