Thursday, November 14, 2013

      THANKS TO ALL WHO SUPPORTED WING WARS VI  

Wings Wars VI was an amazing event! Thanks so much to everyone who supported North Country Life Flight at the tastiest Wing Wars ever. Much gratitude to WSLP 93.3 FM for sponsoring Wing Wars, Yuengling and Saratoga Eagle Sales and Service for presenting and fabulous prizes, all who donated items for the silent auction. Thanks to our gracious hosts and staff at Wiseguys Sportsbar. The chefs of this year's eateries and night spots came up with amazing wing recipes and sauces. Thanks to Dancing Bears Restaurant at High Peaks Resort; Kanu Restaurant at Whiteface Lodge; Price Chopper; The Cottage Café; Generations Restaurant; Delta Blue and Red Neck Bistro! Congratulations to Generations 2013 Wing Wars VI Champions! Pictured: Lake Placid Mayor Craig Randall, Chef Hunt from Generations, WSLP's Paul Varga and Life Flight's Chief Flight Nurse Chuck Pandolph. Thanks to all who attended Wing Wars VI to support Life Flight. A great day of "neighbors helping neighbors."




Great media coverage of Wing Wars VI!   Here's a wrap from Lake Placid News' Andy Flynn.

http://www.lakeplacidnews.com/page/content.detail/id/520907/Generations-makes-best-wings-in-Lake-Placid.html?nav=5005

Friday, November 1, 2013



Who has the best chicken wings in our region? You can help declare the winner of Wing Wars 6, a friendly competition among area restaurants that will raise funds for North Country Life Flight. At press time, eight eateries plan to participate; each bringing 500 of their best wings to Wiseguys in Lake Placid on Sunday, November 10th, from Noon till 4:00 PM. For $12 admission at the door at Wiseguys, you can eat wings for as long as they last. All of the door proceeds will be donated to North Country Life Flight, the region’s air medical rescue team. Raffles and silent auction items will also be part of the festivities with all funds benefitting Life Flight. The first 100 attendees will receive a free Wing Wars T-shirt.Wing Wars 6 is sponsored by WSLP/93.3 FM and presented by Yuengling.

Participating eateries in Wing Wars 6 include: defending 2012 champion Dancing Bears Restaurant at High Peaks Resort; 2008, 2009, 2011 Wing War Champion Wiseguys 2010 Wing War Champion Kanu Restaurant at Whiteface Lodge; Price Chopper; The Cottage Café; Generations Restaurant; Delta Blue Restaurant and Red Neck Bistro The winner will be announced live on WSLP/93.3 FM

New this year, the Wing Wars Champion will be selected by a panel of celebrity judges in blind tastings. The judges will be:

Jim Tolkan – actor from movies like Back to the Future and Top Gun
Craig Randall – Mayor of Lake Placid
Kevin Greg – Chef/Owner of Café Rustica Restaurant
Zack Morse – Radio Personality from Philadelphia
The crowd will also receive ballots to vote for their favorite wing.

"Wing Wars 6 is a great event to help raise funds for Life Flight and everyone is looking forward to it," said Jim Williams, Vice President and Sales Manager, WSLP-FM 93.3. "Everyone who attended the event in past years has been surprised and impressed with the variety of creative and tasty wing recipes cooked up for Wing Wars. Everyone enjoys eating, voting and helping to save lives by supporting North Country Life Flight. Life Flight is such a critical asset in our region; their service has made such a difference for so many individuals and families in our local area for over 24 years. This is a fun family event and a wonderful way to have some great eats and contribute to a great cause!".