Photos by Steffen Klenk
Huge crowds filled the Grand Ballroom at Golden Nugget on Saturday, Feb. 1 for the annual Atlantic City Wing Fest. This sold-out event featured dozens of area restaurants and casinos serving up their tastiest wings. The Billy Walton Band kept guests entertained all afternoon, followed by a wing dunking contest. Awards were presented in multiple categories.
Here’s who took home the prizes:
Judges choice
(grand prize)
First: Chelsea 5 at Tropicana
Second: YouYu Noodle Bar at Tropicana
Third: (TIE) Gordon Ramsay Steak at Harrah’s,
And Cumberland County Technical Education Center
Eaters choice
(attendee votes)
First: Dos Caminos at Golden Nugget
Second: Michael Patrick’s at Golden Nugget
Third: YouYu Noodle Bar at Hard Rock
Fat Boy Munch Club Special Awards
Dapper Display: Cumberland County Technical
Educational Center
Overall Dipping Sauce: Carmine’s at Tropicana
Fancy Pants Dipping Sauce: South Jersey Smoke House
Fancy Pants Wing: Villain & Saint at Ocean Casino
Damn Those Wings are Hot!!: Il Porcellino Italian Market
Best Dipping Sauce and Wing Combo: King’s Pub
Classic Wing: Slice at Caesars Atlantic City
