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The Asheville Citizen Times conducted a poll asking readers to vote for their favorite local restaurant wings ahead of Super Bowl weekend. Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack was declared the winner, with East Village Grill and Haywood Lounge, Bar, and Grill securing the second and third spots respectively. Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack, which has locations in West Asheville, Arden, and Greenville, South Carolina, is known for its double-fried whole wings, which are offered in eight different heat levels and are served with scratch-made dips and dressings.
Super Bowl Weekend Crowns Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack for Best Wings
Asheville – Super Bowl weekend was a victory for more than just the Kansas City Chiefs. Following a local poll by the Asheville Citizen Times, Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack emerged as the favorite spot for wings among Asheville diners.
Voters picked their favorite wings from local restaurants, spanning all varieties, be they traditional, saucy, sweet, or spicy. In this spirited competition, one local eatery secured the title of champion.
After counting all the votes, Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack outshone its rivals and clinched the top spot. East Village Grill bagged second place, while Haywood Lounge, Bar and Grill fell into third place.
Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack: A Melange of Flavors
With branches in West Asheville, Arden, and Greenville, South Carolina, Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack is a well-loved chain. The establishment’s diverse menu offers a range of chicken dishes including chicken and waffles, chicken pot pie, and rotisserie chicken.
However, it’s the restaurant’s classic double-fried whole wings, renowned for their crispness and distinct flavor, that keep customers coming back for more.
Rocky’s Unique Dips and Heat Levels
Rocky’s provides customers with eight heat levels to choose from, ranging from plain to honey style, all the way up to Rocky’s hot and extra hot. These wings are served with homemade dips and dressings like spicy blue cheese (Woo Cheese), zippy ranch, Cheerwine BBQ, honey lemon pepper, and mango habanero aioli, to enrich the dish even further.
Menus and Deals
The three whole wings plate includes a small dip and a choice of two sides. The six whole wings plate comes with two sides and a larger dipping sauce. Rocky’s also runs a Wings Wednesday special where customers can avail a three-wing plate with two sides and a glass for $5, with an option to add bottles of wine for $15.
Furthermore, Rocky’s also caters to vegan customers with a vegan version called “Not Chick” made of Quorn and served fried and breaded.
For more information, visit Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack’s website.
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