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The second annual Cincinnati Wing Week is set to return Aug. 22-28. For seven days wing lovers will have the opportunity to visit (or takeout) participating Cincinnati Wing Week locations to enjoy 6 wings for just $7. With over 40 restaurants serving up their take on the wing, there’s a little something for everyone, even a few vegetarian options. Scroll through to see some of the spiciest wings on offer during Cincinnati’s Wing Week.
Arnold’s Bar and Grill: The Wings of Death
210 E 8th St., Downtown
Limited Edition. Only Available during Cincinnati Wing Week. Can you handle the Wings of Death? Arnold’s traditional Franks and butter Buffalo Sauce has been dialed up about 10 notches by adding in the three hottest hot sauces on Hot Ones Season 1 (Blair’s Megadeath with Liquid Rage, Mad Dog 357, Da Bomb: Beyond Insanity). Then a bunch of Ghost Peppers, Carolina Reaper, Scorpion Peppers, Lemon Drop Peppers and more were put into a blender and thrown on the wings. The experience is completed with a light dusting of Dried Carolina Reaper powder. Vinyl gloves available upon request. (Disclaimer: If you do not enjoy extremely spicy food, you should not eat this. If you do enjoy eating extremely spicy food and you think “this is not that hot” your taste buds are most likely dead and we can’t do anything for you. Either way, no refunds.) Photo: provided by Arnold’s Bar and GrillKitchen 1883: Set Your A** On Fire Challenge
100 E Court St., Downtown
Finish your wings in 10 minutes or less without a drink for 5 min after you finish your last wing for a Kroger gift card. Photo: provided by Kitchen 1883Four Mile Pig: Peach Habanero Smoked Wings
7962 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria
Hickory smoked jumbo wings tossed in Peach Habanero BBQ Sauce Photo: provided by Four Mile PigTalons Chicken: The Morita Chile BBQ
401 Greenup Street, Covington
Six wings tossed in three different sauces. The spiciest option is the Morita Chile BBQ. Photo: provided by Talons ChickenPho Lang Thang: Cánh Gà Chiên
1828 Race St., Over-the-Rhine
Crispy fried jumbo chicken wings, marinated in lemongrass and soy, tossed in a ginger, nước mắm pha*, and honey sauce, topped with thai chili and green onions. Photo: facebook.com/dothelangthangDecibel: Korean Fried Wings
922 E McMillan St., Walnut Hills; 100 E Court St., Over-the-Rhine
Twice fried with your choice of dry spice, gochujang BBQ, soy garlic or spicy BBQ sauce. Photo: provided by DecibelDrake’s: Sriracha Wings
6805 Houston Road, Florence
Six crisp & zesty Sriracha dry rub wings, juicy on the inside & packed with flavor; served with celery & your choice of ranch or blue cheese. Photo: provided by Drake’sSmoke Justis: Smoked Wings
302 Court St., Covington
Smoke Justis will be offering six smoked wings with one house sauce on the side. Photo: provided by Smoke JustisLalo: Sweet Spicy Thai Sauce
709 Main St. Downtown
Six crispy wings tossed in your choice of sauce: Korean-inspired sauce, Sweet spicy Thai Sauce, or Chipotle sauce. Photo: provided by LaloCatch-A-Fire Pizza: Boom Fiyah!
9290 Kenwood Road, Blue Ash; 3301 Madison Road, Oakley
Everything you want in a wing sauce— sticky, sweet and packs some heat! Photo: provided by Catch-A-Fire PizzaOakley Pub and Grill: Nashville Hot Wings
3924 Isabella Ave., Oakley
Six wings tossed in Nashville Hot sauce served with a side of ranch or bleu cheese. Photo: facebook.com/oakleypubandgrillRJ Four Mile Pig: Spicy Blackberry Wings
4450 Eastgate South Drive suite 100, Mt. Carmel
Six smoked wings covered in Spicy Blackberry BBQ sauce with celery and ranch. Photo: facebook.com/fourmilepigQuan Hapa: Korean Fried Chicken Wings
1331 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine
Twice-cooked, crispy battered chicken wings tossed in house-made sweet-tangy-spicy gochujang Photo: facebook.com/quanhapaAnderson Township Pub: Spicy Garlic Parmesan
6694 Clough Pike, Anderson Township
Six crispy, golden fried wings tossed in a special blend of buffalo for a little heat and a creamy garlic parmesan to cool it down. Photo: provided by Anderson Township PubThe Draft Bar & Grille: Nashville Hot Wings
7029 Yankee Road, Liberty Township
A perfect blend of seasonings with just the right amount of heat. Photo: provided by The Draft Bar & GrilleDope! Asian Street Fare: Dope! Wings Six Piece
100 E Court St, Downtown
Wok fired in spicy garlic + lemongrass hot sauce, cilantro, mint, fried garlic and lime wedges. Photo: provided by Dope! Asian Street FareThe Establishment: Cajun Dry Rub Wings, Honey Siracha Wings
2900 Wasson Road, Oakley
The Establishment is offering six wings with the option of Cajun Dry Rub and Honey Siracha. Photo: provided by The EstablishmentMt. Carmel Brewing Company: Denzel Wings
4362 Mt Carmel Tobasco Road, Mt. Carmel
Seven wings tossed in Denzel Sauce – serrano, jalapenos and habaneros. Photo: provided by Mt. Carmel Brewing CompanyAmericano
545 Race St., Downtown
“Hot-Hot” Wings Photo: provided by Americano