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Celebrates 30 Years as Hometown Favorite"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\t\r\njQuery(document).ready(function () {var html = '<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html).insertAfter(\".elementor-widget-theme-post-content\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\tvar html1 = '<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html1).insertBefore(\".elementor-element-156402f\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n});\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/?client=0531879237494766\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"4268950360\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     ().push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n \r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\t\r\njQuery(document).ready(function () {var html = '<ins class=\"\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins><script>(=window. || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html).insertAfter(\"div.elementor-element.elementor-element-31b33ad.elementor-widget.elementor-widget-image\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\tvar html1 = '<ins class=\"\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins><script>(=window. || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html1).insertBefore(\"div.elementor-element.elementor-element-e95eabd.elementor-widget.elementor-widget-image\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n});\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/.js?client=0531879237494766\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"4268950360\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     ( = window. || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n \r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\t\r\njQuery(document).ready(function () {var html = '<ins class=\"\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins><script>(=window. || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html).insertAfter(\"div.elementor-element.elementor-element-31b33ad.elementor-widget.elementor-widget-image\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\tvar html1 = '<ins class=\"\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins><script>(=window. || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html1).insertBefore(\"div.elementor-element.elementor-element-e95eabd.elementor-widget.elementor-widget-image\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n});\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/.js?client=0531879237494766\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"4268950360\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     ( = window. || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n &nbsp;\r\n\r\nSOUTH BEND, IN \u2014 Wings Etc. Grill &amp; Pub is thrilled to mark not only 30 years in business this year, but also 30 years atop the Best Wings category in the annual South Bend Community\u2019s Choice Awards, sponsored by the South Bend Tribune.\r\n\r\nBoth landmarks are deeply meaningful to founder Jim Weaver, who opened his first Wings Etc. restaurant in 1994 in Mishawaka, Indiana, followed by a second in South Bend. And he doesn\u2019t take any of it for granted.\r\n\r\n\u201cEven after 30 years, I feel a certain amount of anxiety surrounding the outcome of the Community\u2019s Choice Awards. It\u2019s more than bragging rights to us. After all, it\u2019s the community at large doing the voting,\u201d Weaver said. \u201cIt\u2019s an affirmation of our team\u2019s efforts and of our brand\u2019s existence. Like they say, everyone needs a pat on the back now and then. This is our once-a-year pat on the back, and we take significant pride in the recognition.\u201d\r\n\r\nEach year, the South Bend Community\u2019s Choice Awards recognizes more than 450 businesses and organizations. Candidates are nominated by the public beginning in May; the five with the most nominations in each category move to the voting round. The public votes for their top choices in July, and the businesses and organizations with the most votes in each category are announced at a gala on October 1.\r\n\r\nWeaver attributes the honor to the brand\u2019s willingness to innovate with \u201cBig Flavor\u201d \u2014 the ever-evolving menu now includes 22 signature rubs and sauces \u2014 as well as Wings Etc.\u2019s commitment to sourcing the best-tasting chicken possible.\r\n\r\n\u201cWe serve a quality product true to the original Buffalo-style recipe: a fresh, never frozen, unbattered jumbo wing slathered in sauce. That\u2019s a hard combination to beat for the true wings fan,\u201d Weaver said. \u201cThankfully, people recognize that.\u201d\r\n\r\nFurther, Weaver knows the value of great customer service and the importance of maintaining a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere at the family friendly sports bar. Community has always been a priority for Weaver; it\u2019s why he has been contributing to local fundraisers, sports teams and causes since he opened his doors 30 years ago.\r\n\r\n\u201cThe South Bend community, in fact the entire Michiana area, has supported me, supported my family and supported my employees and their families since 1994. That\u2019s a long time. As such, I owe them big time for allowing me to fulfill my dream of business ownership. It\u2019s been my privilege to open our doors every day,\u201d Weaver said.\r\n\r\nWhile Wings Etc. has expanded to 81 locations across the Midwest and South \u2014 the newest franchise location is in Vincennes, Indiana with the next one coming to La Porte, Texas \u2014 the company maintains nine locations in the Michiana area, including two locations in South Bend and the original location in Mishawaka, and that will always be home for Weaver.\r\n\r\n\u201cThank you, South Bend,\u201d he said. \u201cWe\u2019ve built something to be proud of.\u201d\r\n\r\n<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-89748\" src=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/small-MASTER-Wings-Etc-Logo-Banner-Linear1-TC.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"3565\" height=\"1260\" \/>\r\n<script  src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/.js?client=0531879237494766\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"2870348528\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     ( = window. || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n \r\n<script  src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/.js?client=0531879237494766\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"2870348528\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     ( = window. || []).push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n \r\n<script  src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/?client=0531879237494766\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"2870348528\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     ().push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; SOUTH BEND, IN \u2014 Wings Etc. 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