Calgary 
There are many reasons to celebrate the coming weekend: it is a long one with a holiday Monday, and, it is National Chicken Wing Day on Friday, July 29th!
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These are all reasons for heading into the long weekend with a smile, and these Calgary restaurants can add the wings you need to your weekend fun.
Even if you’re not a HOT wing fan, you can still try several types if chicken wings from these restaurants and pubs with many flavours available for those who prefer barbecue, honey garlic, or a simple salt and pepper seasoning. But the spice-lovers can still rejoice as most of these eateries have one or more hot flavours to brave at dinner.
Juliet’s Castle
Within the castle are a huge variety of wings for you and on National Wing Day- you may need to try a variety. These wings at Juliet’s Castle come in your choice of dry or saucy, with all of their flavours available as either method. These flavours range from tame to super spicy, with everything in between. Choose from unique wing flavours like Japanese Tagarasagi, lemon garlic, pineapple curry, or ghost chilli. Details
Where: 440 16 Ave NE, Calgary
The Unicorn
The breaded wing from The Unicorn in downtown Calgary are best accompanied by one of the pub’s several other tasty appetizers. When you order you can pick from sauces like maple barbecue, habanero mango, or teriyaki, or dry rubs like roasted red pepper and dill pickle. Some of the other sides to share withy your group include fried pickles, garlic shrimp, or you can get it all on their large platter dish. Details
Where: 223 8 Ave SW, Calgary
Regal Beagle Pub
Looking for hot wings to celebrate and honour this snacking favourite? Try the Regal Beagle’s signature Salt & Pepper Hot Wings, sure to set your mouth ablaze. You can tone the spice down a bit, too, with their other but still regal salt and pepper wings. Try other share-ables on your outing like ribs and pizza. Details
Where: 5308 17th Avenue SW, Calgary
Mug Shotz Sports Bar & Grill
People are talking about the wings at Mug Shotz, and you can find out why on National Chicken Wing Day! Try a newer flavour like Sticky Sweet Heat, or a beloved classic like salt and pepper, Cajun, and honey garlic. Mug Shotz have a huge list of flavours, and some of which are unique to the pub: raspberry chipotle, sweet ‘n’ sassy, or Asian orange. Details
Where: 2808 Ogden Rd. SE, Calgary
The Palomino
The large steakhouse menu at the Palomino has a variety of tasty barbecue items to try, but today is National Chicken Wing Day! You need to celebrate! In honour of the day, try their smoked or breaded wings in flavours like Jack Daniels’ BBQ, South Carolina Mustard, Chipotle, or Jamaican Jerk. Details
Where: 109 7 Ave SW, Calgary
Hayden Block
Tray of smoked chicken wings, anyone? The Hayden Block restaurant in Calgary specialize in smoked meats of all kinds: brisket, pulled pork, hot links, spareribs, and more. You can try the meats by the ½ pound, while the smoked wings are with the “trays” of appetizers like deep fried pickles, bacon mac ‘n’ cheese, or watermelon and mint salad. Details
Where: 1136 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary
St. James Corner
St. James is a classic Irish Pub with a menu of comfort foods, hearty snacks, and delicious appetizers like their pound of chicken wings. Get your wings several ways from St. James with flavours like Saints Inferno or Hot for some spice, or some Honey Garlic and Teriyaki for sweeter wings. The pub menu also includes unique takes on classic Irish foods. Details
Where: 1219 1st Street SW, Calgary
