Every Italian-American kitchen around here has a riggies recipe, and most of them are decent. These are the places with a real claim on the dish — through lineage, competition wins, or sheer local standing. Spice levels vary by kitchen; ask before you commit if that matters to you.
The Chesterfield family's riggies, relocated to North Genesee Street. One of the two most-cited origin claims runs through this kitchen.
Four RiggieFest wins and a Hall of Fame induction.
Riggies built on pasta made in-house since 1985, with Utica greens on the same menu for the full canon dinner.
Prepared riggies by the pan from the family grocer — the standard move for parties and game days.
Riggies from a food truck that works festivals and private bookings around here.
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