"This beloved dive bar in O4W is up there as the creme de la creme of wing spots, but they don't allow to-go orders, so get comfy. And that's fine with us since The Local has darts on the back wall, a packed house for Monday night karaoke sessions, and a big collection of local stouts, IPAs, and other brews that also make it great for beer snobs. So settle into a booth, grab a tall boy and some lemon pepper wings and enjoy yourself. Food Rundown photo credit: Amy Sinclair Wings If you come here and don’t order lemon pepper wings, your ATLien card will officially be revoked. These are some of the best wings in the city—juicy, smoky, plump, and the only must-order on the menu. Local Dog A toasted Martin’s bun holds an all-beef frank loaded down with cheese sauce, spicy jalapeños, a slather of smoky BBQ sauce, and a squiggle of mustard. It’s an unlikely combo of flavors that somehow works in harmony together. Chicago Dog All the usual toppings (onion, relish, tomatoes, sport peppers, and mustard) makes this dog a winner for anyone who digs this classic. And we appreciate the option to swap the all-beef frank for a veggie dog. Dirty Bird You can get this sandwich with a slow-cooked, so-tender-it’ll-fall-apart chicken thigh or baked tofu. We opt for chicken here because it’s jaw-droppingly good and mixes perfectly with tangy coleslaw, a spicy aioli, and jerk seasoning. Fried Okra This is a side, but the tiny fried pieces of salty okra go great with a hot dog. photo credit: Amy Sinclair photo credit: Amy Sinclair photo credit: Amy Sinclair" - Juli Horsford
