Category: Hot Dogs

Ask Me About My 10″ Wiener

That’s what the t-shirts from Bro Dogs read. Does size matter when it comes to your weenie? I’ve never been one for foot longs, at least at home, because it’s so hard to find buns. I know of one store locally that has them “almost regularly”, but not often enough that I’d want to purchase… Continue reading Ask Me About My 10″ Wiener

The Genius of 7-Eleven

My better 2/3rds often says my car has a special device that doesn’t let it drive past a 7-Eleven. That may be so. I love 7-Eleven. It used to be pretty scummy, but under the current Japanese ownership, it grows more impressive by the day. Lately, I have been enthused about their creation of so… Continue reading The Genius of 7-Eleven

It’s A Big Burger World

Noting that lately we have readers from across the globe, we are sure domestic US readers would be interested in hearing about your hamburgers, hot dogs, and pizza! We even have a reader in Libya! Send us your stories and pix to burgerdogboy at burgersdogspizza dot com. Many thanks.

Dogs In Party Hats!

From one of the most brilliant marketing people in the country, Carla Gambescia, creator and owner of Via Vanti! Restaurant and Gelateria, in Mt. Kisco, NY, comes this fun promotion that benefits the Guiding Eyes for the Blind………….submit a photo of your dog in a party hat/attire, win scrumptious prizes, and a chance to name… Continue reading Dogs In Party Hats!

Duluth, MN – Coney Island Hot Dog Eating Contest

You won’t see this one on the circuit, folks,  the winner downed 10.5 in ten minutes!   Good thing Chestnut, Kobiyashi, or the Black Widow weren’t there, they would have put the locals to shame!   It was all for a good cause tho, with proceeds ($10) going to support the St. Louis County Heritage and Arts… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Coney Island Hot Dog Eating Contest

Portland, OR – 23 Hoyt

They describe themselves as a “New American Tavern”, offering  recognizable takes on familiar classics, and if you haven’t been here for their generous happy hour menu, you’re missing a treat.  With an extensive menu of small plates ranging in price from $1- $5,  a party of four (or 1,2, 0r 3 or 20) can eat… Continue reading Portland, OR – 23 Hoyt

Nick’s Coney Island Rolls Out Frank Nudo Day

For 48 years, Frank Nudo dished out coney island hot dogs, advice, and his opinion on all things sports related, as the owner of Nick’s on SE Hawthorne in Portland. When he sold out and retired two years ago, he vowed never to return, but in the intervening time, so many people have asked for… Continue reading Nick’s Coney Island Rolls Out Frank Nudo Day

More Cheeeeeese, Please!

Johnsonville has added two new cheese-stuffed sausages to its line up.  Four Cheese Italian Sausage and Wisconsin Cheddar Breakfast Sausage Links. Four Cheese Italian Sausage links combine Johnsonville’s Italian sausage with a blend of mozzarella, romano, parmesan and cheddar cheeses. Wisconsin Cheddar Breakfast Sausage links featu re the taste of Johnsonville breakfast sausage along with… Continue reading More Cheeeeeese, Please!

Portland, Or – Jean’s Hot Dogs on the Square

A modest suggestion to those food vendors who write and say “Hey, why don’t you visit my place,” well, I may, I might, but (hint, hint), you should stay open the hours that are stated on your website/blog/tweets. I kinda take them literally and believe that you actually mean it. I may pass by again,… Continue reading Portland, Or – Jean’s Hot Dogs on the Square