According to legend, the love affair with chicken wings began in 1964 when an upstate NY bar began serving them. Since then, their popularity has increased to an annual consumption average of about 290 wings per person. Unquestionably, they’re the centerpiece of any game-day party. If you’re looking for some of the best wings Ballantyne has to offer, stop by Tony’s Pizza.

How The Craze Began

A few decades ago, most chefs considered wings to be scraps used to make a soup or sauce base. However, with the inspiration of one cook, they’ve gone to be one of the most expensive parts of the chicken.

Although disputed, many credit the restaurant owner, Teressa Bellissimo, with creating this dish. One night, she cooked up some chicken wings for her son and his friends. The meal was a hit and the restaurant began offering them regularly on their menu.

Yet, for many years, wings stayed a regional favorite. It took several decades before the rest of the country began to appreciate them. Then, sometime in the 1980s, restaurant and bar owners realized that beer sales greatly increased when their customers ate wings. This further fueled the wing craze. Soon people began eating them during football games and other get-togethers.

Today, wings are one of the most loved comfort foods. Its crispy skin with tender and juicy meat, smothered in a favorite sauce is simply irresistible. Plus, when you pair wings with pizza, another comfort food, your meal is pure perfection.

Pizza And Wings At Tony’s Pizza

Whether watching the game, throwing a party, or searching for dinner, pizza and wings are a great combination. Both are finger foods – individual portions you can eat while standing or moving around. Plus, the protein in the chicken balances with the carbohydrates in the pizza nicely.

We serve both traditional and boneless wings to accompany our traditional NY style pizza. Our thin, crispy crust is also flexible enough to bend in half. To achieve this perfect crust, we always hand-toss the dough. This allows air bubbles produced during the proofing process to remain, keeping our crust light and airy.

Furthermore, we offer many different toppings to customize your pizza for just the right tasty goodness. Whether you like robust, spicy, earthy, sweet, or tangy flavors, we have the perfect topping for you. Plus, we also offer specialty pies for when you can’t decide:

1. Pizza Bianco

We forgo the tomato sauce but pile on the mozzarella, ricotta, and garlic.

2. Greenhouse

A favorite for vegetarians, we top this pizza with spinach, bell peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, and black olives.

3. 5 Boroughs

This meat lover’s pie has ham, beef, sausage, pepperoni, and bacon.

4. Spicy Buffalo

Topped with onions, cheese, chicken, bacon, and buffalo sauce, this pie has a savory flavor.

5. The Worx

Bell peppers, onions, mushrooms, black olives, sausage, beef, pepperoni, and Canadian bacon top this pizza pie.

Some Other Great Menu Options

In addition to serving great-tasting wings, we also have several other delicious appetizers:

  • Italian sausage
  • Garlic knots
  • Plain/cheesy garlic bread
  • Toasted ravioli
  • Onion rings
  • Mozzarella sticks
  • Jalapeno poppers
  • Meatballs
  • French fries
  • Fried mushrooms
  • Homemade hot chips

Plus, our menu includes both hot or cold mouth-watering subs:

  • Steak
  • Grilled chicken
  • Chick-o-Philly
  • Sausage parmigiana
  • Eggplant parmigiana
  • Chicken parmigiana
  • Meatball parmigiana
  • Sausage, peppers, and onions
  • Italian
  • Turkey
  • Vegetable

Additionally, we serve several authentic Italian dishes like baked ziti, spaghetti, and lasagna. Moreover, our menu includes strombolis, calzones, and salads. Finally, you can finish your meal off with one of our delicious sweets:

FAQS About Some Of The Best Wings Ballantyne Has To Offer

Stressing about what to serve for dinner? Pick up the phone and dial 704-541-8225 for pizza and wings Ballantyne residents love to munch, Tony’s Pizza.

Are Wings A Healthy Food Choice?

Chicken wings are a complete protein containing many other nutrients. Furthermore, wings have many minerals including calcium, iodine, selenium, chromium, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, iron, and copper. Additionally, wings contain vitamins B1, B6, B12, A, D, K, and E.

What Type Of Wing Sauces Do You Offer?

We can toss your wings in any of these sauces:

  • Mild
  • Buffalo
  • Honey BBQ
  • Teriyaki
  • Sweet chili

Where Can I Buy A Gift Card?

Our gift cards make great gifts for holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, and any other special celebration. You can purchase one in any amount from our app or by stopping by one of our restaurants. In addition to our Ballantyne location at 14027 Conlan Circle, we have several other locations including near Fort Mill, Lake Norman and UNCC:

Do You Have A Customer Loyalty Program?

We have a terrific loyalty program with great rewards! You can earn free food, cashback, or special deals just for eating our delicious food. Our program has double point days, rewards for social sharing, and bonus stars for fast rewards. Plus, we give you a special treat on your birthday and a slice of pizza just for signing up.

Moreover, we make it super easy to join. Just download our app or let your server know the next time you order. Then, start enjoying your rewards.

Why not earn some points right now by choosing some of the best wings Ballantyne has to offer? Call Tony’s Pizza at 704-541-8225 to place your order!