The Wing Boss

The Wing Boss, a chicken wing joint in the Medical Center, is best known for its “breaded” fried chicken wings that can be served plain or coated in one of 13 different sauces. Whether you get wings dunked in a sticky hot honey sauce or dusted with a Cajun dry rub, the chicken is generously seasoned and the skin still crackles enough to put potato chips to shame. Wing combos come with a Hawaiian roll and crispy golden french fries, and you should get a side of fried okra (which can also be tossed in one of the 13 sauces). Sit at the bar and down a house cocktail next to some devoted regulars, or snuggle into a booth where it'll just be you and your wings (and maybe some boudin egg rolls, too).

photo credit: Gianni Greene

photo credit: Gianni Greene

photo credit: Gianni Greene