Happy Thanksgiving!
I'm thankful for each and every one of you, dear readers, for making it possible to do what I do here. I'll see you Monday morning, bright and early. Have a fun, safe, and blessed holiday. -Steve
Video – From Construction Work to Hot Dog Carts
RALEIGH, N.C. - One married couple used the bad economy as a recipe to light a fire under their careers. After Darren and Lori West were laid off from their construction jobs, they immediately began looking for other sources of income. "We were sitting around looking for work and discovered this hot dog cart making [...]
Nicest I’ve Seen Anywhere.
Update 1/23/09 - Both units have been sold. Just got an email from HDCN reader Rob Sigmon wanting me to list his two hot dog restaurant kiosks for sale. When I saw these pictures I was amazed. These are a thing of beauty! If you've been thinking of moving up to the big leagues, this [...]
We Have A Winner…
"You should see it with the four sink option." I couldn't resist whippin' out the 'ol Photoshop to illustrate the concept. Congratulations Roger. A pair of chip clips is on the way.
Hot Dog Cart Chip Clips Contest
UPDATE: Contest closed. Here we go again. Best caption wins a free pair of hot dog cart chip clips. Enter your caption in the comments below. Contest ends, oh... sometime on Sunday evening I guess. I will announce the winner in Monday's issue of HDCN. Let's have some fun, but remember - keep it clean [...]
Indoor Hot Dog Vending.
I know what I know. I also know what I don't know, and I don't know much about indoor hot doggin'. I want to cover this topic but to be honest with you, I've never done it myself. I was always outdoors. Have any of you vended indoors, perhaps in a mall? How difficult was [...]
Cops Don’t Eat Chicago Style Hot Dogs
In Monday’s story, “The Dog Dealers”, Susan told us that the city prohibited poppy seed buns because the seeds attract pigeons which presumably are a nuisance in downtown Phoenix. I got several comments stating that poppy seeds can cause other problems. Apparently they can cause a person to test positive for drugs. I had heard that too but never knew if it was true or just an urban legend. So I went to Snopes.com, the myth busters of the internet to get the straight scoop. Here’s what I found: […]
The Dog Dealers
Dear Steve – here is a picture of our Chicago Dog as promised, we do not use a poppy seed bun as we are located near all of the city, county, state and federal courts and the facility people feel the “seeds” could call pigeons!?!?! People are raving about our dogs – I will also include a couple pictures of us and from our corner! This is the real downtown deal! Susan has over 20 yrs. of experience in the culinary world. She […]
Hellacious Hot Dogs – Happy Halloween!
Just south of Kathleen, on Kathleen Road, between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., most any day of the week, you’re likely to see an unusual hotdog stand. Retired power plant engineer Jim Belcher, at center, owns “Hellacious Hot Dogs”. The motto on his business card reads “Eat & Rest In Peace”. Jim uses a 1982 Cadillac hearse as his attention getting trademark. […]