Buffalo Wild Wings expands to PH

Competition in the local restaurant scene will heat up even more with the opening in the Philippines this month of Buffalo Wild Wings.

Buffalo, New York-style chicken wings served with signature sauces and seasonings as well as a wide selection of beers are on tap.

The first Philippine branch of the international restaurant chain will open at  Estancia Mall, Capitol Commons in Pasig City on Jan.  29.

“We are very excited to be bringing the Buffalo Wild Wings experience to Manila and we look forward to becoming a part of this dynamic community,” said Tim Murphy, vice president of International for Buffalo Wild Wings.

“The forthcoming launch of Buffalo Wild Wings in the country is something that we look forward to with great enthusiasm. This phenomenal and widely-popular brand shares The Bistro Group’s philosophy of connecting people through good food in a fun and engaging environment,” added Jean Paul Manuud, Bistro Group of Restaurants’ President and COO, “Given the Filipinos’ love for sports, we expect big crowds and lots of excitement, especially during major sporting events. Buffalo Wild Wings offers fans the best place to watch a big game.”

Jim Disbrow and Scott Lowery founded Buffalo Wild Wings in 1982, shortly after the two friends moved to Ohio from Buffalo.

Driven by their craving for New York’s popular bar food that was nowhere to be found in Ohio, Jim and Scott opened their own wing joint instead near The Ohio State University campus.

Three decades later, the modest wing joint has grown into an influential brand with over 1,040 locations in the United States, Canada, Mexico and soon the Philippines.

Aside from its combination of chicken wings, extensive array of draft, imported and local bottled beer, and sports shows, the restaurant also offers other shareable dishes such as burgers, sandwiches and wraps.

There are also regular updates to its menu with a variety of limited-time special offerings to keep things fresh and interesting.

The restaurant’s contemporary design, complete with wall-to-wall high definition flat-screen TVs, captures the energy of a sports stadium.

This allows guests to watch, celebrate and cheer on their favorite teams in a fun, social atmosphere.

The Philippine launch of Buffalo Wild Wings is part of The Bistro Group’s ongoing expansion effort, which is geared towards providing quality options in the local food scene and restaurant concepts that are in sync with the market’s evolving and diverse preferences.

A pioneer in the casual dining segment, The Bistro Group currently owns and operates 10 restaurant concepts and a culinary center called The Bistro Academy.