Buffalo Wild Wings | Todds Center Lexington

The year was 1982. Jim Disbrow and Scott Lowery had recently moved to Ohio from Buffalo, New York. All was fine until one day when the two were craving wings. Not just ordinary wings, but authentic Buffalo, New York-style chicken wings. With none to be found nearby, Jim and Scott had two choices: road trip to New York, or open a wing joint close to home. Lucky for us, they chose the latter. Hence, the beginning of Buffalo Wild Wings & Weck, now Buffalo Wild Wings®, the welcoming neighborhood atmosphere with a front-row seat for every sports fan that offers 21 mouth-watering signature sauces and seasonings.

1982
The original BW-3 restaurant on High Street in Columbus, OH.

1992-1997
Menus and promotional materials.

BEER WAS A NO-BRAINER

And even back then, we wanted to make sure we had a huge selection. The tap lines may not have been as extensive as now, but back in the early 80s, anything from outside of your zip code was considered an import.

Late 1980's
The original restaurant after its third or fourth remodel. Can you tell?

BEFORE WALL-TO-WALL FLAT SCREENS

Originally we only used the TV for music videos (remember those?). One day someone asked us to turn on the Ohio State game, and in the end, sports won out. Imagine that.

Late 1990's
Beige walls, rainbow art and baggy denim shorts were all in fashion. Who knew delicious wings and beer would outlast them all?

IF IT AIN'T BROKE

We may have added a few tap lines and come up with a couple more

Lively sports-bar chain dishing up wings & other American pub grub amid lots of large-screen TVs.