Who’s got the best wings in Huntley? Here’s how to help decide

Huntley-area chicken wing enthusiasts will have an opportunity Thursday to taste-test offerings from a half-dozen downtown restaurants and vote on their favorites.

The Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural Wing Walk will include stops at Sal’s Pizza Place, Sammy’s Restaurant and Bar, DC Cobb’s, Parkside Pub, BBQ King Smokehouse and Village Inn Family Restaurant.

Participants can check in starting at 5 p.m. at the Huntley American Legion to receive a wristband giving them two wings per restaurant. Tasters don’t have to go in any particular order.

After participants have sampled the wings, they can return to the American Legion and vote on which they liked the best. The event runs until 9 p.m. and the winner will be announced Friday.

“We are thrilled to bring this new event to the community,” said Nancy Binger, executive director of the Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce. “It’s a great way to showcase some of our restaurants in Huntley while people connect with friends, family, and fellow community members. It will be a fantastic evening of food, fun and community.”

“We’re excited,” Village Inn owner Venetia Kamberis said. The longtime restaurant recently added wings to its menu.

JR Westberg, the owner at Parkside Pub, said the wings at his restaurant are different in that they are breaded. The breading also has a little more spice, Westberg said.

Those interested in participating in the Wing Walk can sign up at the chamber’s website at https://huntleychamber.chambermaster.com/events. The cost is $30 per person and includes two wings per restaurant, a drink ticket valid at the American Legion and a commemorative pint glass and coaster. An FAQ about the event notes that open container laws still apply and people can’t walk through the streets with open alcoholic drinks.