hot dogs

NYC Food Truck Lunch: Papaya Salad & A Satay Dog From The Rhong Tiam Supreme Burger Truck

There’s another new food truck in town, and this one truly stands out from all those trucks serving variations on tacos, burritos and rice bowls. The Rhong Tiam Supreme Burger Truck puts its own unique twist on burgers, but there were a couple of other items we wanted to try first before tackling those patties.

23 hours ago

Hot dog link cutting at Nathan's on Coney Island - May 23, 2013 (credit: Marla Diamond / WCBS 880)

Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs Is Back, Now With Wine And Clams

Instead of a ribbon-cutting, there was a ceremonial cutting of the hot dog links at Nathan’s Famous hot dogs on Coney Island Thursday.

2013/05/23

(credit: Steve Schaible/HotDogProfits.com)

NYC’s 7 Best Hot Dogs

Even if your Memorial Day grilling plans got rained out, you can still enjoy the traditional hot dog as we kick off the summer season. Whether you’re looking for a classic frankfurter or a hot dog with a twist, check out our picks for the best wieners in NYC.

CBS New York–2013/05/23

Nathan's Famous reopens nearly seven months after superstorm Sandy. This photo was posted on the Nathan's Facebook page on Monday, May 20, 2013. (credit: facebook.com/nathansfamous)

Nathan’s Famous Reopens On Coney Island In Time For Memorial Day Weekend

The original 1310 Surf Avenue location reopened Monday at 7 p.m., according to Nathan’s official Facebook page.

2013/05/21

(Photo Credit: Michael Nagle/Getty Images)

Fire Erupts At Nathan’s Famous Restaurant At Coney Island

A fire broke out this weekend at the original Nathan’s Famous restaurant at Coney Island.

2013/05/05

NY Food Truck Lunch: The Spicy Redneck From Crif Dogs

If you ever see a list of the best hot dogs in NYC, Crif Dogs is invariably on the list. Not only do they have some creative toppings, but every frank is deep-fried, and most are wrapped in bacon. Yeah, that’s the ticket!

2012/12/18

BLT Hot Dog (credit: New York Street Food)

NY Food Truck Lunch: Bark Hot Dogs On The High Line

Bark started with a small strorefront in Park Slope, then added another outlet at Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park. This season they opened a stand at High Line Park. That’s where I went a couple of times recently to sample some dogs.

CBS New York–2012/08/20

NY Food Truck Lunch: Chicago Dog & Avocado Fries From Snap

New Yorkers may not be familiar with Chicago Dogs, so let’s walk through one. An all-beef hot dog shares the bun with mustard, relish, onions, a pickle spear, tomato wedges, sport peppers, and a dash of celery salt.

2012/07/19

NYC’s Best Takes On 5 Classic American Foods

These five restaurants combine patriotism and creativity to offer unique spins on the classics. Our forefathers—and foremothers—would be proud.

2012/07/03

Hot dogs (Tyler Barrick/Getty Images Sport)

Lawsuit Claims Hebrew National’s Hot Dogs, Other Meats Not Kosher

ConAgra Foods Inc. says a lawsuit that claims its products aren’t really kosher is without merit. The suit claims that ConAgra, based in Omaha, Neb., charges premium prices for Hebrew National meats, which it says aren’t really 100 percent kosher.

2012/06/20

You Can Now Order A Book That Lets You Sniff Your Way Through NYC

Several months ago, we told you about a book in the works that is right up the alley of those who loves the smells of New York City. Well, now it’s available for pre-order.

2012/06/08

NY Food Truck Lunch: Organic Hot Dogs From NYC Healthy Bites

There are two types of hot dogs (beef & chicken), two types of sausages (spicy jalapeño chicken and sweet Italian chicken), and a vegan sausage (Italian with basil & sun-dried tomato).

2012/05/02

Gregory Papalexis, The Man Behind Sabrett’s Hot Dogs, Dies At 86

If you’ve ever set foot in New York City, you’ve likely seen, smelled and tasted one of the Sabrett hot dogs that are sold from yellow and blue canopied carts all across the city.

2011/11/21