Be it for sports games, casual parties, or just comfort food, chicken wings are some of the most beloved menu items in the country. They’re reliable, delicious, and can be shared or enjoyed alone. Restaurants in Hoboken and Jersey City have taken an American staple and added their own special twists, raising the bar for the classic wing. Check out our list of some of the most unique chicken wings in the area below.
Hoboken
Northern Soul | 700 1st Street
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This restaurant offers two options: vegan wings, made with cauliflower; and regular chicken wings. Gluten-free as well as delicious? The vegan options are made with rice flour tempura-battered cauliflower, and the flavors available for both are sweet chili, buffalo, and BBQ.
Tony Boloney’s | 263 1st Street, Hoboken + 363 Grove Street, Jersey City
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Known for its creative takes on classic American dishes, Tony Boloney’s reimagines the wing game with cool flavors and names alike. Menu options include the Siam Satay, made with pad thai satay, cilantro, and crushed peanut, and the Ole, made with chipotle sauce and cilantro, and more.
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The Shepherd & The Knucklehead | 1313 Willow Street
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This uptown pub takes on chicken wings by mixing sweet and hot to create a one-of-a-kind flavor. The pineapple chili wings are just one of the options available on the menu but by far the most distinctive. Each wing flavor comes in an option of six or 12 wings per serving.
Ghost Truck Kitchen | 1014 Washington Street
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New Jersey native Andrew Martino offers delivery and takeout with his of-the-moment digital food truck concept, which offers delivery, takeout, and catering. Alongside classic flavors, the eatery boasts naked grilled wings, sticky wings, Thai Curry wings, jerk wings, and more.
Wings to Go | 400 Newark Street
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For wings in huge quantities, this is the place to go. Orders of up to 500 wings can be placed at this restaurant, and flavors include both the basics, hot, garlic parmesan and lemon pepper, and more unusual options like a Caribbean jerk and sweet and sour. Boneless wings are also available.
Jersey City
Bonchon Jersey City | 172 Newark Avenue
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Asian meets American at this fusion restaurant, which offers chicken wings, drumsticks, boneless wings (or a combo) in one of the two signature flavors, soy garlic or spicy, or half and half. Each option is served with a choice of either pickled radish or coleslaw, to satisfy both cuisines.
Central Bistro | 403 Central Avenue
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This new restaurant sets its wings apart by offering them crispy, in either an Asian BBQ or buffalo flavor. They’re served with blue cheese, and pair perfectly with some of the other classic shareables on the menu, like nachos and calamari.
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South House | 149 Newark Avenue
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Clever cocktails meet unique twists on Southern fare at South House. The restaurant takes on chicken wings by pairing them with waffles, offering up its own spin on the classic down south menu item.
Wingin It Jersey City | 122 Ocean Avenue
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Everything at this restaurant is made fresh to order and, of course, a long list of flavors is available for 5, 10, 15, and 20 piece meals (priced at a dollar per wing). Henny, Jack Daniels, strawberry habanero, and apple are some of the more exotic flavors, but classic bbq and honey garlic are also available.
Presidents Who Have Visited Hoboken + Jersey City
While Hoboken and Jersey City are just small pieces of land when it comes to the United States' geography, we're no strangers to having presidents visit our area. In honor of President's Day, we're taking a trip down memory lane to share the various presidents who have visited Hoboken and Jersey City to show their love for our neck of the proverbial woods — and maybe eat some delicious food, too. Read on to find out more about presidents who have visited Hoboken and Jersey City.
Bill Clinton, Barack Obama, + George W. Bush in 2017 + Donald Trump (Date unknown)
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In 2017, former Presidents George Bush, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama joined forces at The President’s Cup at Liberty National Golf Club in Jersey City. The three former Presidents were seen embracing each other in a photo taken with JC Mayor Steven Fulop. The camaraderie shown in this picture restores our faith in politics and reminds us that at the end of the day, we are all just human. The NJ State Golf Association details that Liberty National is one of four golf clubs in the United States to host The President’s Cup, an international golf competition. President Donald Trump has also been reported to have visited a course in Jersey City on a separate occasion.
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Joe Biden in 2012
After the devastation of Superstorm Sandy, former President Joe Biden visited the Mile Square to tour the Hoboken Terminal after suffering severe water damage from all of the flooding. While here, former President Biden made sure to stop by the iconic Benny Tudino’s for a slice and even sat down to talk with pizzeria owner, Bari “Benny” Drishti, for a bit — may he rest in peace.
President Biden also made it a point to swing by the now-closed Hudson Tavern to visit bar owner Tom Brennan (brother of Former President Obama’s National Security Advisor). In a YouTube video, He was spotted walking outside, interacting with Hoboken residents, and even squeezing in a few selfies at the Hoboken PATH train.
Ronald Reagan in 1984
Ronald Reagan made his debut in Hoboken at — what better than — the St. Ann's Italian Festival in 1984 as part of his campaign. As he ate with other Hoboken residents and parish members, he spoke about what led him to Hoboken (if the answer wasn't zeppoles, then he was duped).
The invitation to the festival looked so appetizing, however, that he just couldn’t turn it down. Sources say his wife even said to him at one point, “Honey, I think you ought to go to Hoboken.”
And although Sinatra already preached about his hometown to Reagan, he felt compelled to pay the Mile Square visit, especially to try one of our famous zeppoles.
Woodrow Wilson in 1919
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During World War I, Woodrow Wilson and his troops were based out of Hoboken. The Mile Square served as the main port for major shipping and passenger lines. Being a city right on the water was incredibly helpful during this time and Hoboken became a military town. According to The United States World War I Centennial Commission, former President Woodrow Wilson declared that all enemy aliens were not permitted to “live, work, or even travel within 100 yards of docks, piers, and waterfronts,” which left a thousand German families without homes. Hoboken even went through a Prohibition in order to prevent soldiers from drinking, closing 278 of 338 saloons throughout the town.
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Teddy Roosevelt in 1909
Teddy Roosevelt traveled a lot throughout his lifetime. A photographer captured a blurry photo in front of an Abercrombie & Fitch sign on the Hoboken waterfront before him boarding a ship departing for Africa in March 1909.
If that’s not enough history for you, do not fret. Hoboken's history can be truly appreciated by visiting the Hoboken Historical Museum at 1301 Hudson Street — as this short article is just the tip of the iceberg. Read more about the museum here.
