Marty—known to most as Rootie—was a Long Island native who found his heart in Buffalo while attending the University at Buffalo. Drawn in by the city’s passion—as a die-hard Bills and Sabres fan and its unforgettable food—he didn’t just move to Buffalo; he found where he belonged. Rootie turned that passion into purpose in 1978 when he opened Rootie’s Pump Room, a neighborhood spot that quickly became a local legend. The wings were great—but the real star was the blue cheese: thick, tangy, and packed with real, aged crumbles. It wasn’t just a dip. It was the signature.
In 1978, he opened Rootie’s Pump Room, a neighborhood restaurant that quickly became a local legend. The wings were great—but the real star was the blue cheese. Thick, tangy, and loaded with real aged crumbles, Rootie’s Blue Cheese wasn’t just a side—it was the signature.
Word spread fast. By the mid-1980s, Rootie’s Blue Cheese had earned its place on grocery shelves across Western New York. In the '90s, it gained national attention—shipped across the country by the Mayor of Buffalo himself to settle Super Bowl bets in true Buffalo style. The 2010s brought further expansion, with a new location in Louisville, Kentucky. And today, Rootie’s is available nationwide, bringing bold Buffalo flavor to homes and wing lovers across the country.
More than 40 years later, that bold, unforgettable flavor lives on. Still made the traditional way. Still unapologetically chunky. And still the gold standard for anyone who takes their wings—and their blue cheese—seriously.
Today, Rootie’s is proudly run by the next generation of the family, carrying on Marty’s legacy with the same commitment to quality and flavor. As we grow through retail, e-commerce, and stadium partnerships, one thing remains the same—our roots. You can find Rootie’s online, in select stores, restaurants, and stadiums across the country—still the go-to choice for real wing fans, just the way Marty intended.
Marty passed away in 2023, but his legacy lives on in every bottle.
Rootie’s Blue Cheese isn’t just a dressing—it’s a legend.
Whether it’s on wings, pizza, salads, or straight from the bottle, Rootie’s delivers the rich, creamy, chunky flavor people crave—without compromise.
