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The wing's transformation was not solely about the cooking method; it marked the birth of a distinct flavor profile that would become synonymous with Buffalo wings. The original recipe from the Anchor Bar did not embellish chicken wings with the heat seen in modern renditions, nor did they initially serve them with celery and blue cheese dressing, which are now staples of the experience.
Interestingly, Buffalo Wild Wings, a popular chain today, wasn't founded in Buffalo. Established in 1982 in Cleveland, Ohio, it further solidified the chicken wing's place in American dining, serving not just wings but a vast array of dipping sauces and sides.