Blackbird's

"On Sundays, Blackbird’s in Astoria serves a special menu with onion rings, chili dogs, cheap cans of beer, and their incredible signature wings, which always manage to stay crunchy no matter how much “nuclear” sauce they’re buried under. The setup is classic neighborhood pub: dartboard, long bar lined with TVs, etc.—but you could also bring a date and grab a table by the windows. This is, technically, a culinary destination. Try the artichoke dip and very decent mac and cheese." - Bryan Kim, Kenny Yang, Matt Tervooren

"NEW YORK CITY NYC’s neighbors to the north in Buffalo might not agree, but you can find amazing wings in the city. Just come to Blackbird’s, where you’ll find perfect wings, a jukebox, and Christmas lights year-round. The sauce-to-wing ratio is scientifically sound, and these babies retain that elusive, crispy, crunchy skin no matter how much tangy sauce they’re drenched in. Heat levels range from mild to “nuclear,” which, despite the dramatic name, is only a tad hotter than the rest." - carlo mantuano, team infatuation

"Blackbird’s in Astoria is the kind of neighborhood bar they put on postcards: a winter refuge decked out with Christmas lights and a jukebox. But most importantly, their wings are perfect. With a scientifically sound sauce-to-wing ratio, these babies retain that elusive, crispy, crunchy crust no matter how much tangy sauce they’re drenched in. The heat levels range from “honey bbq” to “nuclear”, which is only a tad hotter than the rest, despite the dramatic name. " - Neha Talreja, Kenny Yang

"For Astoria residents without ESPN+, Blackbird’s serves as a second living room, with TVs along several sight lines, buckets of beer, and some of the best wings in the city. But just like the Jets don’t always feel like being a winning football team, this sports bar doesn’t always feel like being a sports bar (we love them both anyway). Blackbird's also doubles as a low-key date spot, with high-tops looking out onto big, beautiful bay windows, and a jukebox that’s just one Beatles song away from turning the night into a Christmas romcom. Sometimes they even throw a live band or DJ in the mix. Dedicated fans should go to Dave & Buster's for uninterrupted game time, but Blackbird’s is a true neighborhood spot anyone can enjoy." - Neha Talreja