Smackdown: Hot wings

Kisling's Tavern

Wings 'n' things: 10 wings in a small order, with the requisite celery and blue cheese dressing

Hot stuff: Our first good sign at Kisling's—service was incredibly fast! The plate was split between drumettes and double-bones. Kisling's wings were the tastiest wings we sampled. The sauce (we hope we're not giving away a trade secret) is a combination of garlic, Parmesan cheese and butter. Delicious! The aftertaste is excellent. They weren't spicy or terribly hot. The wings were a little on the small side, which is about the harshest criticism we can muster.

Investment: These wings cost $7.59 for 10.

Bottom line: Kisling's wins our unscientific poll. They are perfect for the Super Bowl, or anytime you feel compelled to rend dead chicken flesh with your teeth.