Wow Cafe and Wingery

WOW Cafe and Wingery was founded in 2001 by Paul, Scott, and Steve Ballard in Covington, Louisiana in 2001. Since opening their first restaurant, the franchise has expanded and opened locations all over the United States, including more than 50 in 2008.^[1] The headquarters are still located in Covington. The name is an abbreviation of "World of Wings".

Menu

The restaurant menu includes appetizers, quesadillas, fajitas, chicken wings, chicken tenders, hamburgers, wraps, salads, New Orleans entrees, desserts, and a children's menu. Their wings come with a choice of 17 sauces, including Buffalo I, II, and XIII, Thai, Kansas City BBQ, Asian Teryaki, Jamaican Jerk, Santa Fe, Acadian, and others. They also feature a selection of signature drinks unique to the franchise.

Awards

Among the awards won by the chain are:

• 2006 National Buffalo Wing Festival
  • 3rd Place - Best Creative Sweet Wing Sauce - Thai
  • 3rd Place - Best Medium Traditional Wing Sauce - Buffalo II
  • Rookie of the Year

• Sophisticated Women Magazine (Covington, LA)
  • Best Wings
  • Best Sports Bar

• 2007 National Buffalo Wing Festival
  • 1st Place - Best Creative Spicy Wing Sauce - Jamaican Jerk

• 2008 Where Y'at Magazine (New Orleans,LA)
  • 1st Place - Best American Restaurant

• New Orleans Magazine
  • Ultimate New Orleans - Favorite Wings

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