In the spirit of the 4th of July, nothing says holiday picnic like the infamous hot dog. Love them or hate them, we all share great memories around this American institution but with various cultural preferences and unique twists to the traditional. Just for fun, I wondered how everyone liked their “dogs”…so I asked my friends on facebook how they would be dressing their hot dogs during picnic season and here are the creative and responses that I received. Thanks to local celebs Rick Sebak and Dave Hallawell for chiming into the conversation…their word is church! Check out our fun little discussion….
Ryan C. at 5:49pm July 3
Funny you should ask, there is a Northwest tradition of cream cheese on dogs and it surprisingly good! If you ever make it to Seattle I treat you to one!
Funny you should ask, there is a Northwest tradition of cream cheese on dogs and it surprisingly good! If you ever make it to Seattle I treat you to one!
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Lynn D. at 5:50pm July 3
ketchup, mustard, onion, and a few potato chips *i know gross* And they have to be Nathans or all beef Ball Park.
ketchup, mustard, onion, and a few potato chips *i know gross* And they have to be Nathans or all beef Ball Park.
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Jennifer K. at 5:52pm July 3
Per Flo’s in York, ME: mayo, BBQ sauce and celery salt.
Per Flo’s in York, ME: mayo, BBQ sauce and celery salt.
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DC H. at 5:57pm July 3
Nathan’s or Hebrew National hot dogs with Heinz ketchup, yellow and spicy mustard, fresh onion, and a bit of hot sauce if desired. I like Sheetz hot dogs with everything including nacho cheese. GetGo sells Nathan’s dogs now. I also like hot dogs from Shorty’s in Washington, Bert’s Dog House in Burgettstown, The Original in Oakland, and Brighton Hot Dog Shop in North Hills.
Nathan’s or Hebrew National hot dogs with Heinz ketchup, yellow and spicy mustard, fresh onion, and a bit of hot sauce if desired. I like Sheetz hot dogs with everything including nacho cheese. GetGo sells Nathan’s dogs now. I also like hot dogs from Shorty’s in Washington, Bert’s Dog House in Burgettstown, The Original in Oakland, and Brighton Hot Dog Shop in North Hills.
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Brian H. at 6:07pm July 3
When I did eat hot dogs I would go to Sheetz and get 6 hotdogs with Ketchup, Mustard and Chili….boy, I miss them!
When I did eat hot dogs I would go to Sheetz and get 6 hotdogs with Ketchup, Mustard and Chili….boy, I miss them!
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Jacque B. at 6:38pm July 3
I love a chicken hotdog with turkey chili and low fat cheddar cheese on it all on a whole wheat bun, with a Clausen dill pickle on the side of course! I know all low fat, but none the less still very yummy!
Jacque B. at 6:38pm July 3
I love a chicken hotdog with turkey chili and low fat cheddar cheese on it all on a whole wheat bun, with a Clausen dill pickle on the side of course! I know all low fat, but none the less still very yummy!
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Tammy F. at 6:10pm July 3
It’s gotta be a Nathan’s Hot dog with mustard and relish!!!!
It’s gotta be a Nathan’s Hot dog with mustard and relish!!!!
Eric S. at 6:22pm July 3
Authentic Chicago Dogs (w/ EVERYTHING)! Or Chili & Cheese!
Authentic Chicago Dogs (w/ EVERYTHING)! Or Chili & Cheese!
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Davee S. at 7:27pm July 3
Zwiegle red pop open hard skinned dogs with zwiegle hot dog sauce on them. Those are the best. Hubby from Rochester NY taught me that!
Zwiegle red pop open hard skinned dogs with zwiegle hot dog sauce on them. Those are the best. Hubby from Rochester NY taught me that!
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Bryan B. at 7:56pm July 3
This is gonna sound gross, but it is actually very yummy. Cream cheese and ketchup. Had it by accident, never would have asked for it. But now I do.
This is gonna sound gross, but it is actually very yummy. Cream cheese and ketchup. Had it by accident, never would have asked for it. But now I do.
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Shannon I. at 7:58pm July 3
Sauerkraut and yellow mustard!!!!!!
Sauerkraut and yellow mustard!!!!!!
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Sam S. at 9:04pm July 3
…jalepen~os ( sorry-I can’t find an n-yay on this keyboard )
…jalepen~os ( sorry-I can’t find an n-yay on this keyboard )
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Joy M-D. at 9:34pm July 3
If you put ketchup on a hot dog here in Kansas, people will be utterly skeeved. NOT that I let that bother me or anything, but prepare yourself for an ear chewing if you’re in my current neck of the woods…
If you put ketchup on a hot dog here in Kansas, people will be utterly skeeved. NOT that I let that bother me or anything, but prepare yourself for an ear chewing if you’re in my current neck of the woods…
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Rick Sebak at 9:56pm July 3
Hmm. At the O: mustard pickles onions. At Jim’s Hot Dogs in West Mifflin: grilled sauerkraut (superb!) onions and special sauce. In the southern states: mustard, chili, slaw. Actually, Fiddles in Brownsville, PA, has a pretty good chili-slaw dog too.
Hmm. At the O: mustard pickles onions. At Jim’s Hot Dogs in West Mifflin: grilled sauerkraut (superb!) onions and special sauce. In the southern states: mustard, chili, slaw. Actually, Fiddles in Brownsville, PA, has a pretty good chili-slaw dog too.
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Dave Hallewell at 10:57pm July 3
Love the “Chicago” dog! (Watch Sebak’s “Hot Dog Program” for the real deal!) D’z in Regent Square has a good version complete w/ neon relish, sport peppers & poppy seed bun. (also get the cheese fries!)
Love the “Chicago” dog! (Watch Sebak’s “Hot Dog Program” for the real deal!) D’z in Regent Square has a good version complete w/ neon relish, sport peppers & poppy seed bun. (also get the cheese fries!)
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Sherri G. at 11:12pm July 3
Extra kraut!
Extra kraut!
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Tammy F. at 12:04am July 4
I feel so boring. I used to LOVE the DQ footlong hot dogs. The one in Carnegie had the BEST mustard and the onions were chopped so fine.
I feel so boring. I used to LOVE the DQ footlong hot dogs. The one in Carnegie had the BEST mustard and the onions were chopped so fine.
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Wow…that’s some food for thought! Can’t wait to try out some of these combo’s today at our annual backyard picnic!
Did we miss your favorite? Please comment below and share your favorite fixin’s!
