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| - Wild Wing is a franchise, and as such, whether you like their style of chicken is something that you can discover at any of their many locations. Frankly I shouldn't like this place. The wings are a bit smaller than I would typically like, and it doesn't have the dirt cheap eats that I usually celebrate. Yet Wild Wing straddles the line between dive bar (see Toby's) and overpriced fake-locals (see Duff's and really every pub that has more than one location). You will not find $10 pitchers here. Or a homeless looking bouncer. But the place still feels like it has its own personality.
What really makes this place different is that Chrissy and her brother aren't your run of the mill franchisers. In fact, many Yelpers might be more familiar with the pair as the purveyors of amazing peameal on a kaiser at the Gaucho stand at St. Lawrence Market - a treat that will be carried here as well, making this restaurant the first to bring the delicacy to SoBlo. Chrissy used to have a deli at this Royal Theatre adjacent location, and then one night while she was counting cash realized that success on College Street meant being open during the big rushes on Thurs/Fri/Sat nights. She shuttered the deli and began planning next steps. The story goes that she shopped around and settled on Wild Wing because they were the most flexible franchise. They would allow you to carry your own food and even tweak the 'look' of the restaurant. Accordingly, instead of a big cowboy mural, old license plates and an off-pink colour scheme, this new location boasts a warm natural wood aesthetic, with a big exposed brick wall behind the bar and open windows at the front. TV's adorn the wall up and down their narrow space, creating a bright a boisterous atmosphere.
Even on their first night (well, technically second, their soft opening was the night before and included a visit from Rick Springfield. So... that's awesome) there was a good crowd. I had a pound of wings (RING OF FIRE !!!!) and a pint for $7.50 and was well satiated. My GF had the meal for $8.50. Pints on their own were $5.50 which is also a reasonable price for a clean and pleasant pub.
College Street is now The Wing District of Toronto. With Duff's, Toby's, Sneaky Dees, Southside Louies and Mullins all within four blocks, there is no dearth of options if you're feeling this cherished meal. With the addition of Wild Wing, that distinction has been cemented. Wild Wing is a great new spot on College and I have no doubt it will enjoy well deserved success there.
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