Hot dogs have never been hotter. Indeed, these tube-iquitous treats certainly seem to be in everything in New York City nowadays from ice cream to churros and even streets — a so-called “toxically masculine” 65-foot wiener installment was erected in Times Square last month. As folks begin to relish the frankfurter phenomenon, newly-opened Williamsburg rooftop … Read more
One of the gravest mistakes a person can make is overthinking a hot dog. Just accept that the frankfurter, which has been sitting all day in cloudy water, is delicious, slather it in mustard and don’t ask too many questions. But blissful ignorance is not the mindset of the Brooklyn-based artists behind the new 65-foot, … Read more
Cutting junk foods from your diet can be a process. Ultra-processed foods (UPFs), which contain high levels of salt, refined sugars, cholesterol-spiking fats and other controversial lab-based ingredients, are all but impossible to avoid. Decades of research have shown that foods that undergo extensive factory manufacturing, such as potato chips, cookies, store-bought condiments and prepackaged snacks, … Read more
Departing Costco CFO Richard Galanti provided an update Tuesday on whether customers might see changes to the cost of the warehouse retailer’s $1.50 hot dog and soda combo. The deal “is probably safe for a while” after his decades-long tenure as Costco’s CFO ends Friday, Galanti told Bloomberg. Former Kroger CFO Gary Millerchip will succeed Galanti. The hot … Read more
The Phillies have put the kibosh on one of their time-honored traditions: dollar hot dog night. The team announced some of its promotions for the upcoming season on Thursday and noted that $1 hot dog night has been replaced by BOGO (buy one, get one) hot dog night for two games in April. The team’s … Read more
No weenies allowed. As the US economy continues to sizzle with thousands of new job openings this month, one prestigious new opportunity is going a-bun and beyond. Hot dog maker Oscar Mayer is recruiting a dozen drivers to take the beloved, 27-foot-long Wienermobile on several cross country, promotional journies so that Americans from coast to … Read more
Order up! Ed Sheeran warmed up for his Saturday night concert by serving up hot dogs at the iconic Chicago hotdog stand The Wieners Circle. The Chicago establishment, known for its blatantly rude treatment of customers, allowed Sheeran to serve Chicago-style hot dogs to screaming fans. Neither the singer nor the fans were exempt from … Read more
Joey Chestnut has never been one to let nerves get in the way of his performance. Chestnut, 39, has won 15 of the last 16 Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contests, dominating the field to the extent that he’s effectively competing with himself to set new records. Nevertheless, the legendary competitive eater has acknowledged that … Read more
Lifelong hot dog lovers better ketchup with the latest toppings trends this July 4. Slathering a fresh-off-the-grill frankfurter in a layer of cool, tangy ketchup is a foodie faux pas for folks 18 and over, according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, which argues that the condiment is strictly for kids. In fact, the top … Read more
Fizz the season! On Tuesday, Pepsi announced its first-ever infused condiment, labeled “Colachup” — yes, you read that right — in honor of the Fourth of July. The sauce is meant to be the finishing touch on a hot dog, created with help from the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) Consulting, a business unit of the … Read more
There’s nothing new under the bun. Fixings for the traditional summer barbecue will once again put a strain on wallets as inflation-weary Americans fire up the grill this Memorial Day. Consumers can expect to pay an average of nearly 9% more than they did last year for a family-sized selection of barbecue essentials, including eight-count … Read more
Heard the one about the $29 hot dog? Big eaters in the Big Apple have become accustomed to paying more for almost everything, but the wildly priced wiener at Alex Stupak’s lively new Mischa at the Citicorp Center is on another level. Mischa’s mighty mongrel is easily the city’s top-priced, restaurant menu tube steak, aside … Read more
Hugh Grant has some serious beef with hot dogs. The actor revealed that eating too many Nathan’s Famous hot dogs didn’t agree with him. He spoke about the incident during a Wednesday appearance on “The Late Late Show With James Corden,” alongside his “Dungeons & Dragons” co-star Chris Pine. “In Coney Island, New York, I … Read more
A24 is relishing their big moment. The entertainment company is on a roll after “Everything Everywhere All at Once” dominated the 2023 Oscars with 11 nominations — more than any other film this year. But hot dog brand Oscar Mayer missed out on their big shot when they failed to respond to a direct message … Read more
Hugh Grant was frankly “terrified” of a uniquely dressed fan who “stalked” him at Comic-Con. The 62-year-old actor and his “Dungeons & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves” co-star Chris Pine, 42, relished about the memorable interaction in a recent interview with Collider. Grant admitted to being nervous to onstage at San Diego Comic-Con in July because … Read more