Rochester NY Chicken wings: Shortage hits restaurants and bars
The chicken wing shortage is real, and there's no end in sight.
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The chicken wing shortage is real, and there's no end in sight.
View Comments One thing that's for sure: Rochesterians love their chicken wings, which are the top sellers at many area bars and restaurants. That's why a nationwide chicken wing shortage has many local business owners in a flap. Wing prices have increased throughout the pandemic — as has demand, mainly due to takeout — but the situation came to a head this week. "I might not be able to get my wings this week. It’s crazy," said Lee Selover, owner of Windjammer's, on Lake Avenue in Charlotte, usually among the places mentioned when locals debate the best wings in town. "We built ...