When scanning the menu at your favorite sports bar or pizza restaurant, have you ever found yourself wondering how Buffalo chicken came to be? Slathered in a mouthwatering hot sauce and served with blue cheese dressing on the side, Buffalo chicken is a favorite among kids and adults. Here, learn about the interesting origins of this restaurant staple. 

Who Invented Buffalo Chicken?

Chicken wings have been served with beer as far back as the 1920s. During prohibition, speakeasies offered patrons a “free lunch,” as long as they paid for their drinks, and it often included wings, which were fairly cheap at the time. It wasn’t until the 1950s, though, that establishments in Chicago started coating the wings in a spicy sauce comprised of vinegar, ketchup, sugar, and red pepper.

The name “Buffalo chicken” originated a few years later in—you guessed it—Buffalo, New York. Legend has it that the first plate of “Buffalo Wings” was served at Anchor Bar one Friday night in 1964. Teressa Bellissimo, the bartender’s mother, chopped the wings in half and deep-fried them before coating them in a secret spicy sauce and serving them with celery, carrot sticks, and blue cheese dressing. 

What’s the Best Way to Enjoy Buffalo Chicken?

While traditional Buffalo wings will always have a place in sports bars on game day, there’s a better way to enjoy this spicy treat at home or your favorite restaurant: Buffalo chicken pizza. When you can’t decide between wings or pizza, Buffalo chicken pizza offers the best of both worlds. Topped with boneless chicken, a spicy sauce, and gooey mozzarella, Buffalo chicken pizza is sure to please even the pickiest palate in your family. Don’t forget to dip every bite in creamy blue cheese dressing!

The next time you’re craving Buffalo chicken pizza, head to Roma’s Pizza & Pasta in Springboro, OH. A proud family business, this restaurant has been serving up mouthwatering meals for more than 20 years. Using only the freshest ingredients of the highest quality, they boast a vast selection of both individual and family entrees. To browse their complete menu, visit their website. To place an order, call (937) 790-1000.