West Wings

For straightforward classic chicken wings, head to West Wings in West Seattle. There are more TVs than people, big booths to gnaw on bones in seclusion, and plates of crispy little wings that fly out of the kitchen. The lemon pepper dry rub and rich, creamy buffalo are must-orders, but you’ll also want to try the flame sauce: a chunky and charred take on buffalo which comes in multiple heat levels, ranging from hot to “will I ever be able to feel my lips again?” We’d recommend a sampler flight of the flame sauces to try one of each while pretending to be a guest on Hot Ones.

photo credit: Nate Watters