I Tried the Best Wings in Every State [OR, WA, HI, AK]

[@therealsamreid]

Thanks so much for watching!!! I wouldn't be able to take trips like this without you supporting the channel. PS - don't forget to use code SAMREID3 to get $3 off an eSIM from Airalo the next time you travel! try.airalo.com/therealsamreid

[@pumpkinchai]

How perfect! I’ll be visiting Spain next month, so I’m glad I can make use of this sponsorship! 🎉

[@TheWarrrenator]

It bugs me that I can’t just see the entire leaderboard somewhere.

[@TheBaldr]

USDA has banned all hormones and steroids in poultry since the 1950s. No hormones or steroids are approved by the US Food and Drug Administration for use in poultry. This effects all places you've been to. Small size is the restaurants' fault.

[@ASarma11]

You should go to Pete's Tavern in Bronxville, NY and make sure you go there on a Monday evening cause they have a special wings deal that day

[@ASarma11]

I will keep commenting this on every video till you make it to Westchester new york (specifically bronxville)

[@VindicktiveWings]

Dude! A customer just shared this to us, super stoked to have made the top 5 on your list! Glad the reaper sauce was able to provide such thrilling content, and we are sorry to put you through that! That sauce exists solely to punish everyone that was upset we weren’t offering hotter sauces, oops. Awesome video and we definitely support the quest to find good wings, that’s how this whole thing started! Am excited to see how the rest of your journey goes, cheers 😊

[@JoshuaStark-Johnson]

I am a buffalo native and was really excited he went to you guys! I have heard good things and while I live in WA have yet to make it down to Seattle to see for myself. This just makes me more excited

[@TaylorPhase]

if you guys arent using extract then i definitely want to come. im curious to dry the reaper wings since i eat ghost peppers like fresh berries

[@VindicktiveWings]

@@TaylorPhase no extract! All fresh peppers… Carolina reaper, ghost pepper, habs, some vinegar and dry spices

[@TaylorPhase]

@@VindicktiveWings sounds good, may have to check it then!

[@TheWillnDawitshow]

@VindicktiveWings YOOOOO I'm a Seattle native and I LOVE spicy wings. I need to check you guys out!!!

[@lngun]

I can not believe this man actually licensed LOTR music for this video. What a legend.

[@jontarr7444]

It took me a second to trust what my ears were hearing. Epic!

[@quincynipples]

I came for a lotr comment if someone starts playing that before I am about to conquer some Wings I'm eating faster than the undead army. Aragorn summoned to destroy saurons forces

[@jusumji]

Absolute legend.

[@jrr851]

He always licenses the good stuff.

[@SD-oi9gr]

Most KZbinrs won’t even use real words because they are so scared of being demonetised yet this dude blows money just for our enjoyment.

[@joehaak4805]

My guy - you had the hottest wings the night before a flight to Hawaii?! You’re a mad man!

[@evelynpena347]

I can not express how much I enjoy this series, in the other hand Sam’s videos bring me peace and clam that I can’t describe, just so here for the ride

[@DarkForce2024]

You said it, I feel the same way. Some of the content on youtube thrives off controversy, this is just relaxing and peaceful... and I love it!

[@pippa3150]

I'm hoping he'll influence others and start a new trend!

[@S.E.C-R]

The lack of a BM from the night before in Seattle was probably from the long flight over to Hawaii. Flying usually messes your guts up because of the differences in pressure when you’re flying.

[@TheAdventuresOfKimberJessica]

Alaskan here! The sun in the summertime never sets, it’s just dusk. But in the winter time the sun never really fully rises either. I’ll have to try out that restaurant next time I make a grocery run into Anchorage!

[@prestongoes]

I'm just getting caught up with this series and I've gotta say that I'm thoroughly entertained. I'm from Atlanta, and was seconds away from suggesting the Local for you to try and then laughed so hard at 9:38 when I saw it was your #1. That place is ALL TIME. Very excited to keep watching!

[@therealsamreid]

THEY'RE SO GOOD!!! Also I think I missed you in Alaska by about 2 weeks 😂

[@Jarekthegamingdragon]

"Personally I don't like wings dripping in sauce" THAT MAKES THEM SO MUCH BETTER

[@freeman4755]

Seeing the set from LOST was sick! Its cool that some of the buildings are actively being used for stuff rather than rotting away or having them torn down after production

[@bloyear]

Born and raised Oregonian here and I hope we didn't disappoint you

[@bloyear]

decent score. I can back that. Best series on KZbin.

[@therealsamreid]

Would 100% go back to FOTM!!! 🙌🏼

[@hobbesthegoblin]

@@therealsamreid You didn't try the el jefe sauce at FOTM?

[@matthewlhalsey]

Pok pok would have smashed this challenge though.

[@hobbesthegoblin]

@@matthewlhalsey did you ever have to clean the wok after they caramelized sugar in it?

[@notclever]

I’ve been waiting for another episode of this wings series

[@Progamer-pn7uo]

You don’t know how excited I am for the Midwest!!

[@danielshipley4941]

Same! Chatums Tap downtown Indy or Ale Emporium for Indiana!

[@jonahgoldstein9905]

For Ohio he should either do The Winking Lizard (OG Cleveland Location) or Wings n Rings mostly in the Columbus and Cinci areas which is a lot like Buffalo Wild Wings but MUCH Better But to the uploader Avoid The Harry Buffalo when you do your Ohio Segment though, the Wings are great there but the owner is a POS who recently got arrested for reasons I’d rather not explain

[@soupdrinker]

why

[@Progamer-pn7uo]

@@soupdrinker let’s just say the midwest, is insane

[@snrkybrd]

it's wild seeing Anchorage online anywhere, especially more obscure areas like a wing shop in the middle of town. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay!

[@emmaociee]

This series never fails to amaze me. Who would've thought I'd be so invested in chicken wings that I will literally never consume?😆 But I'm HERE for it🙌

[@lReesesCupl]

VINDICTIVE WINGS REPRESENT. I work at the market and I wish I knew you were here I would of 100% threw you some food! Surprised you didn't stop by Athenian inside the Market as that was a huge point in the movie Sleepless in Seattle! Glad we made a mark! Sorry if the trip to the market itself was a bit rough!

[@3rdjrh]

I just stopped working downtown, used to work not far from there and never heard of it 😢 I’ll definitely have to head up on the weekend sometime and check it out

[@skiumah13]

Minnesota being in the "Plains" category and not the "Great Lakes" category is like a stab in the heart 😅

[@squirrelhunter1300]

And we have 10,00 lakes wtf

[@milkdud4444]

Those one second Denver Airport shots again 🖤🖤 heyyyy I'm stoked for the episode when you come here! Not just running through our airport lol enjoy the wings and the mountains 🖤

[@ItsMeMattyB]

I would absolutely love a series where you just go and check out locations of famous movies and tv shows. Please Sam, please do that

[@kameljoe21]

Cult movies would be far better. Cult movies would be far better because everyone has been to famous places.

[@ItsMeMattyB]

@@kameljoe21 any movie locations would be ok by me, but yeah cult ones would be better

[@dr.stacey7283]

That would be amazing!! Anything Sam is passionate about really shows!

[@pippa3150]

A lot of Pirates of the Caribbean 2 was folmed on Dominica. I had so much fun visiting Calypso's house, along with so many other scenes. This is a great idea!

[@ItsMeMattyB]

I know I say this every video, but it’s just always true: they show up at the exact time I need to see them the most. It’s going to be ok.

[@ridiculously_bubbly]

Yay!! Been waiting on Alaska since you started this series. My roomie just so happened to order wings that got here right as you were finishing up in HI so I got to eat wings with you, haha.

[@spartenacious2050]

Hey Sam, I have been watching your videos for long time and it's awesome to see the channel growing so much! When you had only ~10K Subscribers I knew you would grow fast with the quality of the videos you put out! Keep it up!

[@jacobkulesa6942]

Your crossovers are crazy. You got project on project on project. So cool!

[@adamtweardy1991]

I just know you have some other great videos coming from Alaska and Hawaii - I’m always impressed by how well you plan your trips!

[@user-ww6qh4o]

Sam, Lost is one of my favorite series that was so cool to see. Great addition to the video! Keep up the amazing work!

[@LastTakeFilmMake]

Sam I have been watching for a while and wanted to say you deserve all the love you been getting with more views coming in! Keep it up!

[@kyledexter485]

Airalo is great. I’ve used this 6 times this year. Sam your ad read was spot on.

[@chanin4k]

I haven't even watched this video yet but I had to do a double take when I saw you were over 200k subscribers. CONGRATULATIONS! I (like many others) saw your Taco Bell for 30 days video and hopped on the Studio Revue train around the end of 2022. I can't remember how many subscribers you had but I seem to remember it being around 2000. I was astonished at how high quality your content was compared to the size of your channel. Here we are a little less than two years later and you've expanded your fanbase hundredfold. Safe to say your success is well deserved and I'm stoked to see you getting recognition for your hard work. You're crushing it these days and you make me proud to live in Virginia. Thanks for the great content!

[@therealsamreid]

Thank you so much!! Thanks for being here 🙌🏼

[@jonahdaft]

Best series on KZbin! Bro is living my dream😂

[@daddydidnt9700]

Literally goals

[@SAMIAMFNX]

Fr it’s amazing

[@Ste_Va]

Every episode of this series is so much fun. Many times I have heard people refer to the burn of reapers as a "whiskey chest" feeling, which I'd say is a pretty accurate title.

[@RiouInsuiko]

Woo! Love when I see one of these pop up. Well done & congrats for the continued success and growth with the channel too Sam!

[@imanawesomealien5126]

Very thankful for this series! I was in Atlanta a few months ago and remembered to try the Local while I was there. Truly the best wings I’ve ever had

[@pizzaforbakefest]

For Minnesota, you have to go to Runyon's in Minneapolis. My wife and I go here specifically for the wings!

[@bsavvy8647]

Loving this series! I like that you do these trips solo, there's a weird stigma about doing things alone but it seems you thrive with your own company

[@YourGuyDan]

this video deserves so many more views and likes... the dedication is just crazy

[@matthewpordum4053]

Thanks so much for this latest installment of this amazing Wings Quest, any port in the storm my good man, any port in the storm. Looking forward to the next step in the adventure and seriously can't wait for your trip to New York. Safe travels !

[@renojackson304]

I'm gonna miss the series so bad when it ends. We need more tours with other nationwide food as well!!

[@Zoritos64]

As an Oregonian I've been waiting for this video for so long!! I'm glad you liked FOTM, I can't wait to see this serie's finale!! 😁

[@pippa3150]

Holy cow. This man flew dozens of hours to Hawaii and Alaska, just to try wings for us! And with a stomach full of reaper wings to boot! What a legend! BTW, try "washing" your hands and face with coconut (or any other) oil first. Capsaicin is fat soluble. The oil will help dissolve it, then soap to wash it off! 🥰🥰🥰

[@garygretarsson]

So happy to see this pop up while I’m sitting at the Seattle airport waiting to fly home. Bout to dig into my dinner, let’s do this!

[@tagbon]

This is a great series! I learned a lot. Who knew we needed someone dedicated to wings to save 2024

[@RushOfJustice]

SO glad you went to Vindicktive! Their wings are wicked and the people there are SO nice, it's honestly one of the best bars/restaurants I've ever been to, and the reaper sauce will GET you

[@Fl1pzTV]

Glad Vindicktive stood up, its such a great spot!

[@theminingmanic]

always get a big kick out of your vids man, love that you bit the bullet and ate those hot ass wings and kept in your snot bubbles, that's raw authenticity AND you still rated 9.5 what a G

[@seerskin-5034]

There’s a fire on the mountain in Bend Oregon as well

[@erikag.7396]

Your videos have such a calming and uplifting energy, love your channel

[@delllaptop6958]

My favorite series on KZbin returns! Love it. Also, the peanut in KCMO is the best

[@smantis10]

Definitely try the wings from candlelight inn in Scarsdale NY. Adam Richman included it as a food to try before you die and said they were some of the best wings he’s ever tried,

[@brandon-shreds]

So happy to see my local, Vindicktive, featured here. They're a great team!

[@evanbarnidge7179]

Let’s gooo Vindiktive!🔥 So glad you ended up going there, it’s my favorite spot in the city

[@G.Patrick_Johnson]

That necktie is bomb - Thank you for your series!

[@LucaHibbardCurto]

I’d like to nominate Willy’s Wings in Morrison, CO (just 2 min from Red Rocks) for the Colorado leg!

[@orlylambert]

Simply love all the LOTR music in the back ground. 10/10

[@heathhisel6261]

For Missouri I would highly recommend “The Peanut” in Kansas City. As a life time fan of their whole wing approach and killer sauce I know you won’t be disappointed

[@kc3d777]

seconding the peanut. it is a crime if they don't make it to the list for either Missouri or Kansas

[@iPurrple97]

Excited to see what other videos you were able to record while in Alaska and Hawaii. Always noticed you like to bang out multiple when visiting a region!

[@Domin8r719]

For North Dakota - Shark wings at Parrots Cay in Grand Forks!

[@hannahcomia]

my day is made every time you release a video from this series

[@locaqjr]

Utah's most deep cut, but by far best wings are going to be Pterodactyl wings at Bricks corner in SLC. So unique, and the sauce is just so damn good. Please give it a chance if youre able.

[@Princessoftoxicity]

Hey Sam. Found you last year during a tough time. I love your videos and you. Thanks champ

[@PactolusC]

These videos are amazing man, please keep up the good work

[@chadmasche1594]

Chicken Licks in Sun Prairie, WI. Best wings in the midwest. They're known for their dry rub and original sauce, which is buffalo mixed with dry rub seasonings. They have homemade blue cheese dressing that is to die for. Even if you hate blue cheese dressing, you will love this. It's not like any other bue cheese dressing.

[@exploringidaho]

go to the Wylder in Boise and get the harissa wings!

[@ezralizama8613]

For Utah you have to ignore people saying Trolley Wing Company and go to Scovilles wings owners disjointed and one started scovilles its 10000% better

[@locaqjr]

Agreed to ignore TWC. Head to scovilles or bricks corner. Best wings in the state by a large margin.

[@vintagechicano7591]

Yes! New Sam Reid video on this Tuesday late summer evening ❤

[@r0adman710]

11:02 I usually never notice background music in videos like this but I instinctually got chills hearing the LOTR music

[@alexn8795]

I don't think I agree with your rating for fire on the mountain but I gave you a thumbs up for fact checking Colorado. They always try and take credit for our stuff.

[@abby_babber]

Absolutely love this series. Your videos are always a treat to see in my sub box. Thanks Sam Reid.

[@kmackblack]

I will be legitimately bummed when this series is over. Love the content, Sam.

[@Zachmey]

When you get to Wisconsin check out "chicken licks" outside of Madison. One of the best in the area, tons of reviews. Looking forward to seeing more of these and hopefully you see my recommendation!

[@jimjones7980]

Sam! Always enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing them!

[@thatfatchick1846]

I am now making wings for dinner haha. I love your wing series so much - I get so excited when you release new video's on this series :)

[@FZR2STUN]

I am getting so excited for you to come to Colorado!!!!! And because at this point, I can't not mention PIPER INN in Denver!!!! AND WILLYS WINGS in Morrison (by Red Rocks, you should see a show there too!!) There is an amazing Vietnamese restaurant near Pipper Inn, called Golden Siagon... Just saying!

[@keithdosik]

Every time one of these drops I cry , I am so excited

[@joshhan1214]

Amazing video Sam! Keep up the good work. Also the overbite thing had me laughing.

[@Genowhirl910]

New Sam Reid video, best birthday present I could ask for!!

[@bidboy8538]

For Washington go try FORMULA BREWING wings in Issaquah, WA

[@connorroundhill5333]

I don’t know why your channel doesn’t have more subscribers your content is so good dude!

[@JaySliZe]

10:44 yea especially at SEATAC it feels like it always takes hours to get through

[@MasterShiny]

I LOVE YOU SAM, NEVER STOP YOURE AN INSPIRATION

[@_xoxoerica]

We finally got to see what the PNW picks were! Hopefully next time I go to Seattle I can go to Vindicktive! 😁

[@Slythiechickdoesgaming]

so glad the Portland pick was Fire on the Mountain! I absolutely love them! The Spicy Peanut is my fave!

[@LocoJandro]

Congrats on going for it, Sam! Keep up the great work.

[@SnakePilot16]

Glad you went with Vindicktive, been eating their wings since before they opened the permeant location you visited. Having had their reaper wings they are no joke

[@TheGrillSergeant]

Alaska and Hawaii is the dedication we need 🔥 this is so hood

[@maddawg_]

you make such good and high quality content. keep it up bro!

[@Kswitchem]

Once again recommending Golden Flame in Colorado. The Golden Flame sauce is so delicious and their classic buffalo "Cool Flicker" is incredible.

[@depressioncongestion7204]

I'm a picky chicken wing eater. I have lived in Oregon all my life and of all places FOM is one of my favorites, close with Bon Chon. I never thought I'd like a peanut butter chicken wing, but FOM showed me wrong😂

[@BenRhuman]

For Montana wings I think the best I've had were at 406 Kitchen & Taproom in Billings, MT. They were on the small side but stayed crispy even after a while of being sauced. Their Buffalo and Coconut Curry flavors were both great.

[@BenRhuman]

Some others in the comments were saying Desperado in Missoula, MT. I just went and checked it out. It was a good wing place but it will depend on what attributes you find most important. Their wings were really big and meaty but left some crispiness to be desired. Also the hot sauce is more of a chili sauce then a proper buffalo, delicious but not the standard. I would say that Desperado wings were better than 406 Kitchen's in meatiness and heat, but less good in crispiness and sauce flavor.

[@CaptainCool96]

My favorite wings are at the Lakehouse Pub in Skaneateles, New York. Good size and fried to perfection.

[@MartinRadio2]

6:25 vindicktive wings are the best wings ive every had, hot buff is so good

[@jordanbeary3222]

Thought this was just going to be another classic banger from Sam Reid Productions. But then the jumping freeze frame post credit scene made me realize it was a cinematic masterpiece!

[@Clowanda]

Omg I go to that exact FOTM all the time. Funny you were there. I get the vegan nugs though with sauce on the side! I love their sauces. El jefe is so good 🤤

[@meggiebyerley4330]

You're Killing It! I live on Long Island in NY and there are some great wing joints, funny enough my rec is a chain in the northeast called Wings Over. It has the juiciest I have ever tried and I've been upstate to Buffalo lol. You deserve so much more traction, this is top tier KZbin content!

[@Chuck787]

I came late to this series, great content so far. When you get to North Dakota try Parrots cay in Grand Forks.

[@CupGuyDude12]

i love this channel this content is gold

[@kensmith2829]

I'm a Buffalonian who is obsessed with wings, so I'd like to offer my suggestions for the Buffalo area. Normally I don't put these in order because they're so different, but I know you have limited choices. 1. Bar Bill Tavern (East Aurora)- recommend to try cajun-medium hot(you can combine multiple sauces) and the cajun-lemon pepper. These wings are perfectly cooked if you are able to come here when it's not slammed(id suggest that). Serves wings till 1am. 2. Nine-Eleven Tavern (Buffalo) - Mediums as there aren't lots of options here. Also try their garlic fries! This place is a bit rough. Hole in the wall but not in a great way. 3. Elmo's Restaurant and Bar (Getzville)- Cajun-medium double dip 4. Mulberry Italian Ristorante (Lackawanna) - This is an old school italian place that is beloved by the Buffalo Bills. Because of this they decided to add wings and wow are they good. Get the Medium 5. Adolf's Old First Ward Tavern (Buffalo) - Medium, though I haven't tried a lot of their other flavors. Really feels like that laid back townie bar. Good vibe. 6. Doc Sullivan's (Buffalo) - Medium, Smitty Style, and the Beef on Weck Wings. Same feel as Adolf's for vibe. Really cool spot and solid wings. Overrated spots: 1. Anchor Bar - They may have invented them, but this is a tourist trap who's wings are as good as any corner pizza place 2. Duff's - Wings are cooked terribly here and the sauce unpleasantly creamy. It's just not good. Lots of non-locals like the place though and a few locals swear by it. 3. Gabriel's Gate - I don't get the love this place gets. Like anchor bar, their wings are solid but nothing special at all. The place smells like old mop water too. 4. Wingnuts - An extremely divisive place IMO. Their sauce that they use is entirely different on the different levels of heat. The mild was decent, but the medium tasted like it had something like nutmeg in it. They're also like $2 a wing. I'd personally never go back again. But they're also very popular so...take that for what it is. 5. Mammoser's - These wings are just terrible. There's nothing pleasant about these. I don't understand why this place gets any love.

[@jaycrew2953]

Bro you and your videos make me happy 😊

[@Flwrluna]

Hey Sam I really enjoy watching your videos! Especially while eating food! 😅 as a budgeter myself, do you have tips on how to travel and while on a budget? I’ve been wanting to travel sometime soon but not sure how to start. I found it interesting how you were able to travel I enjoy the format of your videos, I hope your channel keeps flourishing!🫶🏼

[@BriggsStratton11]

North Dakota: The Parrots Cay in Grand Forks, ND makes excellent wings! Their own buffalo sauce is great, heat level 15 is around a medium heat. A secondary sauce to try would be "shark", same heat level system. If you want the wings crispy, make sure you ask for crispy (it wont make them too crispy to enjoy). Also, Grand Forks, ND is right on the Minnesota border so logistically you wont have to travel far into the state.

[@KrisMakesThings]

I grow super hot pepper's like, the reaper, and after a good day of harvesting or working in the crops, you burn hours after in the shower.