Everyone has that go-to food spot that your significant other is sick of (if not grossed out by) but will go along just to appease you. For me, that place is Wingstop. Maybe it's because Wingstop is nowhere near my house on Telegraph Hill, so those sauced-tossed wings always taste deliciously novel to me (someone could make a boatload if he or she opened one in the center of the city). More likely, it's that Wingstop food is just damn good quality — it's not pre-made, reheated fast food.
Some people will tell me that buffalo wings shouldn't be considered a whole meal. Well, I say Kim Kardashian shouldn't be considered a whole celebrity either, but she kinda is.
One of the most noteworthy and commendable aspects of Wingstop is the sheer breadth of choices you have, which can only be a bad thing if you go there very hungry. You can go boneless or bone-in; you can add veggie sticks or yeast rolls (think baked bao, no meat); bourbon-baked beans? Hey, why not. You want some potato salad to dip your wings in? Done. Speaking of endless options, most Wingstop locations have those new space-age digital fountain soda machines with like a zillion soda flavors. I am pretty sure those are going to replace bartenders in the next 10 years. Also, with 11 wing flavors on tap, you might get a little overwhelmed when ordering. My advice: Just take a deep breath and remind yourself you can come back tomorrow.
With years of fast-food knowledge under my belt line, I am going to let you in on a little secret when it comes to Wingstop. You might think they I go there for the wings, but I actually go there for the fries. You can quote me on this: WingStop has the best french fries in the fast food game today. With the salty-sweet flavor and potato skin casing, these fries paired with wings are a slice of fast food heaven. And if you are queso fan (liquid gold), you can have your fries drenched in cheesy goodness. I need a nap just thinking about Wingstop's fries. Now might be a good time to address the allure of the "Wingstop secret menu Cajun Fries." Rumor has it that one night in a Louisiana Wingstop, a cook made up the crazy recipe on his/her last night on the job. The Cajun fries were a hit and the recipe rapidly spread to all other locations, quickly topping Wingstop's secret menu. With its made-to-order wings, Wingstop is doing it right. But with its higher-than-normal prices, the jury is still out on the longevity of Wingstop. Will wings ever really compete with burgers and pizza? Still, you have to give credit to Wingstop for mass -producing something different. Plus, its logo looks like a patch you would see on an aviator's jacket.
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