Frank and Teressa Bellissimo

Frank and Teressa Bellissimo are credited with creating Buffalo chicken wings in 1964 at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York. Their innovation involved frying chicken wings and coating them in a spicy sauce, turning a common part of the chicken into a popular appetizer and staple of American cuisine. Their recipe became famous and helped establish Buffalo wings as a beloved dish both regionally and nationally, inspiring countless variations and leading to the widespread popularity of chicken wing bars and restaurants across the United States.