Kasper's Hot Dogs shut down both of its remaining locations in mid-October, one in Concord and the other on Oakland's MacArthur Boulevard. Started in 1929 in Oakland by Kasper Koojoolian, the brand has now gone from roughly a dozen outposts around the Bay down to zero - though Caspers Hot Dogs, another East Bay chain, is still seemingly doing fine.
One of the secrets to the best hot dog isn't the wiener, the toppings, or even the type of bread - it's simply steaming the bun. If you've ever gotten a hot dog from a street vendor, you've probably seen them place the buns in a covered steam tray. When it's ready, the bun is warm, soft, and perfectly chewy all the way through. There's really no comparison to a dry bun straight out of the bag.
Costco's food court hot dogs, priced at $1.50, are rumored to be available for financing; however, this is false and part of a misunderstanding regarding Costco's new payment options.
"To really up your hot dog game - and venture away from the classic accompaniments of ketchup and mustard - try this Hawaiian-style hot dog with pineapple relish recipe at your next cookout or dinner party."
