NFL alum Big Lou opens Winter Garden restaurant after 20 years slinging wings from food truck

WINTER GARDEN, Fla. – Buffalo wings, the spicy and iconic bar snack, were created at the Anchor Bar in Buffalo, New York, in the 1960s.

This bar was also the spot for Lou Ross, known as Big Lou, when he played for the Buffalo Bills.

After playing three seasons in the NFL, Lou then started his culinary career with help from the Anchor Bar.

The owner of this historic eatery shared the original wing recipe with Lou so he could bring Buffalo to Central Florida.

Lou then started slinging wings from a food truck dubbed Big Lou’s Single Wing Express.

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For 20 years, Lou and his truck have grown to become well known in the Winter Garden community and a staple at community events, a spokesperson said in a prepared statement.

Meanwhile, on April 26, Lou and his team hit another milestone — opening their first brick-and-mortar location of Big Lou’s Single Wing Express.

It’s located at 16016 New Independence Parkway.

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Besides serving Buffalo wings, the eatery also offers other flavors of wings such as honey barbecue, teriyaki, honey mustard and garlic parmesan.

It also serves other items such as chicken tenders, sandwiches, fries, milkshakes and ice cream.

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