Here's a list of hot dog info that every lover of dogs has to have. Please keep in mind that all of the suggestions were phoned in by listeners. I may have misspelled or misidentified a product or a store, but my heart is in the right place. So whether you prefer them boiled or grilled, with or without ketchup, enjoy the following!
Great places to find 'em
A&W root beer stands-any and all of them!
Coney Island Hot Dogs in Worcester
Dirty John's Hot Dogs in Glen's Falls, N.Y.
Flo's , located in Cape Nettig, M.E. on Rte. 1 near the Kittery exit. This place is legendary for its special hot dog sauce. Be advised, it's only open limited hours and is always crowded.
Johnson's Drive-In in Marshfield
Kelly's Roast Beef in Revere. You basically can't go wrong with anything on the Kelly's menu, including the Kelly's in Saugus and the new location in Natick in the Jordan's Furniture building.
Lawton's Hot Dogs in Lawrence. One of the premier stops in the Merrimac Valley.
Simco's in Mattapan. This place is legendary and is open until very late. They serve the extra long dogs we all love.
Sullivan's on Castle Island in South Boston. Not only great dogs, but also all kinds of fried stuff and terrific ice--cholesterol heaven!
Teo's in Pittsfield. Famous for their "shorties."
The Erie Pub in Boston. The best steamed dogs in the city!
The Hut in West Springfield
The Polka Dot Pony on Rte. 16, just north of Conway, N.H.
Zack's Hot Dogs in Hudson Falls, N.Y.
Best hot dog brands: listener choices...
Elliot's Hot Dogs
Hebrew National
Joe and Nemo's , a perennial Boston favorite
Jordan's Hot Dogs (another of my personal favorites, of course)
Maple Leaf Hot Dogs with natural castings
Nathan's
Pearl Brand Dogs.
Sabrett's Hot Dogs (used in New York City pushcarts)
Happy Eating....and stay tuned for a future program on your favorite antacid tablets.
