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New York City Hot Dogs:
How To Find The Perfect One!
New York City hot dogs, also call frankfurters, are serious business in the big apple. Hot dogs, (actually just fancy sausages) were originally created in Frankfurt (dah), Germany, in 1852. All said, they are now made by hundreds of companies, each with its own very secret recipe.
Ignatz Fischmann is credited with having created the frankfurter roll, sometime in the 1880s, in response to a need for businessmen selling hot dogs. So, it is thought that the hot dog surfaced in NYC around that time. In 1916, a Polish immigrant named Nathan Handwerker, opened up his famous hot dog stand in Coney Island called “Nathans,” still doing a booming business today. As you might imagine, sales of New York City hot dogs at Nathan’s drew a lot of attention, and before long, frankfurters became big business everywhere.
Finding the perfect stand, cart, or restaurant that makes perfect New York City hot dogs is the first step in tasting the big apple's finest. The number of places to purchase a dog are uncountable. Everyone has their favorite. However, here is my list of those dedicated to creating the perfect ‘dawg,’ some with unique special toppings, many of which have won awards. So, if you’re a hot dog connoisseur, or looking for a very low-cost, delicious meal, try at least one of my picks below. See what you think. What is your favorite? Let me know!
BEST NEW YORK CITY HOT DOGS
Bark Hot Dogs
474 Bergen Street
Brooklyn
718-789-1939
The hot dogs are made upstate by an Austrian sausage maker using local, high quality ingredients. Its condiments are all made in-house and from scratch.
Crif Dogs
113 St. Marks Place, near Avenue A
212-614-2728
Delicious, high calorie, deep-fried gems.
F&B
269 W. 23rd Street, near Eighth Avenue
646-486-4441
The New York Times says "Indulgence on a shoe string!" Yum.
Hot Diggity Dog
263 Prospect Park West
718-499-0008
Very popular with unique toppings and variations.
Gray’s Papaya
402 Sixth Avenue at 8th Street
212-260-3532
2090 Broadway
212-799-0243
Delicious and cheap.
Katz’s Deli
205 East Houston Street
212-254-2246
A New York City institution. There is nothing like a Kosher dog.
Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs
1310 Surf Avenue
Brooklyn
The first authentic NYC dog. Started in 1916.
New York Hot Dog and Coffee
245 Bleeker Street
917-388-3742
100% Beef, chicken or soy dogs that are steamed, then grilled producing a very juicy product. Lots of varieties including the Texan, a chili cheese dog that includes cheese, jalapenos and chips.
Old Town Bar & Restaurant
45 East 18th Street
212-529-6732
Not fancy but they serve yummy hot dogs on buttered buns. What could be bad? They were even featured on Martha Stewart’s show!
Schnäck
122 Union Street near Columbia Street
Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn
718-855-2879
Eight types of wieners, some from legendary Bronx sausage-maker Stahl-Meyer.
Shake Shack
Madison Square Park, Madison Avenue and 23rd Street
212-889-6600
366 Columbus Avenue at 77th Street
646-747-8770
Many people don’t realize that the Shake Shack actually started as a hot dog stand. Now, it’s a wildly popular place!
Want More Information on
New York City Hot Dogs?
Want to wow your friends and family as you chow down? Check out food historian Bruce Kraig’s book “Bruce Kraig's Hot Dog: A Global History.”
An entertaining and highly-readable book, you’ll learn about the history of this food, from its beginning to its role in today’s American cuisine.
You’ll learn about how dogs are made, sold, other varieties around the world, recipes for booming entrepreneurs, and special websites and associations!
BEST TRANSPORTATION TO HOT DOG HEAVEN!
By Subway:
Need help in determing how to best route out your trip? Use this subway map or automatic trip planner!
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By Bus:
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By Car:
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By Foot:
Use your handy street map and follow the easiest route to your restaurant.
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