Atomic Wings was originally conceived in 1981. Our founder, Adam Lippin, couldn’t find the hot, crispy wings that he savored during his college years in Buffalo. So, he spent several years perfecting the process, recipe, and art behind the perfect chicken wing, and in 1989 he was able to open the first Atomic Wings location in New York City. After experiencing huge success, Adam saw an opportunity and focused his energy on creating wings that truly stood apart from the rest in terms of taste and authenticity.