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Wing
Zilla Grill
DOWNTOWN RESTAURANT MAKES GROWN MEN CRY
 ATHENS, ALA: Step into Wing Zilla Grill on any
Tuesday night and see big, burly men with sweaty foreheads, and
crying eyes
trying
to endure 10 of the hottest wings on the menu. Why? What’s at stake?
For those that can handle the heat, a free meal, dessert and an
inflated ego.
Owner, Kuang Stophel, (please call her Roxanne), opened in late
November at 102 East Washington Street at the former Easter’s Cafe
and later the Tavern’s location. Ms. Stophel is already building up
a steady and regular clientele, many of which recognize her from
previously owning Cricket’s in Madison, Alabama.
Dell Roberts, Athens resident and self proclaimed wing connoisseur,
said he and his buddies travel to different restaurants just to try
the wings and participate in wing contests like the downtown fire
challenge in Cullman. “After eating one of (Wing Zilla’s) hottest
wings, I knew I just couldn’t make it through the contest.” Having
found the right temperature now, he returns regularly and is sure to
leave room for the homemade peanut butter pie. “You just have to try
the pie, it’s great.”
Josh Wilbanks, also an Athens resident and friend of Roberts, adds,
“These are the best wings in North Alabama.”
Stophel offers quality food in a casual atmosphere. “Our wings are
never frozen and we use soybean oil for frying,” said Stophel. “If I
won’t eat it, I won’t serve it.”
Wings are not the only item on the menu. Items include cheesy fries,
fried pickles, salads, burgers, chicken sandwiches, ribs, homemade
apple roll, and more.
Wing Zilla Grill is open Monday through Friday 11-2 PM, Monday
through Thursday 5-8:30 PM, Friday 5-9:30 PM, and Saturday 11-9:30
PM. Take out platters and catering is also available. For more
information, call Wing Zilla Grill at 256-232-7746.
TO SEE THE MENU FOR WINGZILLA CLICK HERE
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Trisha Black
Director Spirit of Athens
February 23, 2011
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