Jan 29, 2026 - News
Chicken wing bracket: It's down to 4
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👋🏽 Kristal here.
More than half of y'all believe JR Crickets' wings are better than Magic City's; another three-quarters of you gave Manuel's Tavern the edge over Publix on Cascade Road.
The final four restaurants were chosen by 171 voters, and now it's time to narrow it down to the two finalists that will battle for the best chicken wings in Atlanta crown. Click here to vote.
💬 Delano weighs in: I did not have this on my bingo card: Taco Mac vs. JR Crickets. These are two places that started my chicken wing journey in Atlanta — and only one of them will be standing at the end.
- I thought Magic City would run the table. I know I'm not alone here. Maybe that was just lore. Turns out ATL is serious about quality.
🍗 We're down to the wire. Tell a friend.