{"id":13454,"date":"2026-05-20T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/?p=13454"},"modified":"2026-05-19T21:38:44","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T02:38:44","slug":"panama-wings-week-returns-with-30-restaurants-in-2026-festival","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/expat-times.com\/panama\/events-culture\/panama-wings-week-returns-with-30-restaurants-in-2026-festival\/","title":{"rendered":"Panama Wings Week Returns With 30 Restaurants in 2026 Festival"},"content":{"rendered":"

More than 30 restaurants across Panama City and interior regions are participating in Wings Week 2026. The eighth edition of this gastronomic festival runs through June 5. It celebrates chicken wings with original recipes from local chefs. [Translated from Spanish]<\/p>\n

The festival launched on May 15. Diners can enjoy Wings Specials for a fixed price of $12, excluding taxes and tips. Each special includes eight wings with a chef’s original recipe, one side dish, and a Coca-Cola Zero Sugar or Original. Some restaurants also offer boneless options. [Translated from Spanish]<\/p>\n

Visa Panama sponsors the event. Payments must be made with Visa Debit, Credit, or Prepaid cards at participating locations. The offer is also available through the PedidosYa delivery application. [Translated from Spanish]<\/p>\n

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Wings Week is a promotion exclusive to Visa cardholders. We want to bring people together through food and shared experiences. [Translated from Spanish]<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The festival includes the Wings Week Passport again this year. This digital experience lets participants discover new flavors and earn exclusive benefits. Users must join the Panama Weeks<\/a> community through the GIVI application. Each restaurant visit grants a digital stamp in the passport, moving diners closer to the Grand Prize. [Translated from Spanish]<\/p>\n

Chicken Wings Origin Story Connects to Panama<\/h2>\n

Chicken wings were born almost by accident in a Buffalo, New York bar in 1964. Teressa Bellissimo fried some wings and bathed them in spicy sauce with butter. She served them to hungry customers at the Anchor Bar. [Translated from Spanish]<\/p>\n

At that time, chicken wings were considered low-value products. People used them mainly for broths. The Buffalo wings origin<\/a> story shows how a simple improvisation became a global phenomenon. [Translated from Spanish]<\/p>\n

Today wings bring together friends, spice lovers, and food fans around tables worldwide. More than six decades later, Panama honors this legacy with Wings Week. The combination of traditional recipes with local flavors has made wings one of the country’s favorite dishes to share.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Participating Restaurants Span Panama City and Beyond<\/h2>\n

The list of participating restaurants includes 4 Minds, BBQ Fellas, Beauty and the Butcher, and Brewjas. Esa Flaca Rica, Hard Rock Caf\u00e9 Panama, La Tapa del Coco, and Oh My Burger are also on board. The Wallace, Urban Smoke House, and TripiandoFood round out the selection. [Translated from Spanish]<\/p>\n

Restaurants are located in Panama City<\/a> and interior regions. The Visa payment network<\/a> enables exclusive access for cardholders. [Translated from Spanish]<\/p>\n

Wings Week runs until June 5. Organizers expect strong turnout from food enthusiasts. The festival continues to grow each year, bringing new flavors and experiences to Panamanian diners. [Translated from Spanish]<\/p>\n\n\n

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