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fromSmithsonian Magazine
1 day ago

Get Your Red-Hot History Lesson! How the Hot Dog Rose From Coney Island Carts to Platters at Presidential Picnics

The hot dog's great success has always transcended class, wrapping the modern history of the United States into a portable bun. It all began with the five million German immigrants who arrived in two large waves from 1830 to 1890, during one of the Industrial Revolution's periods of rapid urbanization. The first hot dogs, then called frankfurters or wienerwursts, likely emerged in the mid-19th century,
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fromTasting Table
1 month ago

9 Hidden Gem Menu Items Worth Seeking Out At Fast Food Chains - Tasting Table

Many fast food chains offer underrated menu items worth trying, such as Five Guys' grilled hot dog with customizable, unlimited toppings.
fromTasting Table
5 months ago

Why Is A Hot Dog Called A Glizzy? - Tasting Table

This label has taken off on the internet and threatens to become the number one title for hot dogs. Confusingly, the name eschews the traditional slang for hot dogs that reference the sausage's origins with names like frankfurter, or its makeup with names like tube steak, and instead refers to a firearm. Specifically, the word glizzy is apparently derived from the Glock handgun, with the suffix "izzy" tacked on after the first couple letters.
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fromTasting Table
7 months ago

The Guinness World Record For Most Expensive Hot Dog Still Belongs To This Closed Seattle Restaurant - Tasting Table

The Juuni Ban, a $169 hot dog, gained fame for its luxurious ingredients and charitable efforts, holding the record since 2014.
fromTasting Table
8 months ago

Transform Your Hot Dog Into A Drool-Worthy Grilled Cheese In One Simple Step - Tasting Table

The grilled cheese hot dog combines two classic comfort foods, taking indulgence to a new level while remaining simple to make and delicious.
Everyday cooking
fromTasting Table
8 months ago

Why Are Hot Dogs Called Hot Dogs? The Unique History Of This American Sausage - Tasting Table

In 1901, New York Journal cartoonist Tad Dorgan heard vendors selling 'red hot' dachshund sausages at a polo match, which may have led to the term 'hot dog'.
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fromNew York Post
9 months ago

Here's how much Costco's hot dog combo would cost today - if accounted for inflation

Costco's hot dog and soda combo remains an iconic $1.50 since 1985, illustrating its commitment to value.
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