#coney-dog

#coney-dog

Erik Smith: The iconic brands of Detroit. Now, wait a minute, this is Highland Park, so why start here? Well, the city of Highland Park is in the city of Detroit, after all, and this is where Henry Ford built his iconic Model T, the very first affordable car for the working man. And the guys working there, of course, had to eat something. So, when the Coney Island hot dog came along, boy, it made a real splash.

Greek immigrants are the unsung heroes behind one of America's tastiest titles. In the early 20th century, they brought their culinary heritage to the small town of New Castle, Pennsylvania, laying the groundwork for what would become its most famous food: the Coney dog. Today, with a population of just over 21,000, New Castle proudly wears the title of "Hot Dog Capital of the World." However, behind that sizzling reputation is a rich, Greek-rooted legacy that continues to flavor the city's identity.