Cutler Bay Celebrates 7th Annual Wings Over the Bay Chicken Wing Cook-Off

Cutler Bay, FL - May 23, 2024 - A heartfelt thank you to everyone who contributed to the incredible success of Cutler Bay's 7th Annual Wings Over the Bay Chicken Wing Cook-Off this past Saturday, May 18, 2024. We congratulate the skilled chefs who impressed us with their unique culinary creations. This year, we proudly served our excited attendees approximately 840 pounds of delicious chicken wings.

2024 Winners List

Restaurant Division

• Best Buffalo Wings: Rodbenders Raw Bar & Grill
• Best Special Grilled Wings: Rodbenders Raw Bar & Grill
• Best Parmesan Wings: Rodbenders Raw Bar & Grill

Amateur Division

• Buffalo Wings:
  • 1st Place: RAD
  • 2nd Place: Flava Unit
  • 3rd Place: The Jerks
• Special Grill Wings:
  • 1st Place: The Jerks
  • 2nd Place: Your Wing Man
  • 3rd Place: 1 and Only
• Parmesan Garlic Wings:
  • 1st Place: Flava Unit
  • 2nd Place: Your Wing Man
  • 3rd Place: RAD
• People's Choice Best Wings: RAD
• Best Decorated Booth: The Jerks

We want to express our deepest gratitude to our sponsors, HCA Florida Healthcare and Raising Canes, for their invaluable support. Your contributions made this event possible, and we are truly grateful. Special thanks to Buffalo Wild Wings for supplying wings for our Wing Eating Contest and to Ricky Valido for the amazing live music. From mouthwatering wings to exciting activities, it was an unforgettable day. Thank you all for being a part of it, and click here to see the pictures!

We were honored to welcome Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar to our event, where she presented us with a $1 million check for the Saga Bay Community – Water Quality Improvements Project. This crucial project aims to alleviate frequent flooding and treat stormwater runoff by installing a pump station, reconstructing existing catch basins, constructing additional catch basins, and installing French drains and weir structures. These improvements will enhance the stormwater system's capacity, reduce pollution, and protect Biscayne Bay by implementing best management practices. We sincerely thank Congresswoman Salazar's professional staff for coordinating this funding request through various House Committees.

We were also honored to have Juan Fernandez-Barquin, Clerk of the Circuit Court and Comptroller for Miami-Dade County, along with the Town Council, attending the event. Additionally, we held the follow-up public involvement meeting, where our consultants received numerous comments regarding the two projects: the 8.5-acre park and the 53-acre wetlands restoration project. For those who were unable to attend but still wish to share your input, we invite you to join us at our tents during the upcoming community events. Let's continue working towards a greener, more connected community in Cutler Bay.

Learn more about the 8.5-acre park project, and the 53-acre wetlands restoration project.

Stay connected, and thank you for your continued support!

For more media inquiries, please email media@cutlerbay-fl.gov or call 305-234-4262.