The 2006 National Buffalo Wing Festival launched the opening of the National Chicken Wing Hall Of Flame September 1, 2006.

Frank and Teressa Bellissimo, founders of the Anchor Bar Restaurant and creators of the original Buffalo Wing sauce, have become the first inductees into the newly-announced Chicken Wing Hall Of Flame in Buffalo, New York. Online voting and committee meetings solidified their induction.

The announcement was made by National Buffalo Wing founder Drew Cerza during the opening night party.

It was Teressa Bellissmo who, in 1964, first concocted and served the now famous chicken wing sauce recipe, which has made Buffalo Wings famous around the world.

Cerza says the creation of the Chicken Wing Hall Of Flame further solidifies Buffalo as the birthplace of America's most popular finger food.

Drew Cerza & Buffalo News writer Don Esmonde speak about the festival's birth	Drew Cerza unveils the plaque.
Drew presents Ivano Tascani from the Anchor Bar the ceremonial plaque	Ivano reminiscing about the good times with Teressa and Frank.
Drew & Ivano