Cuisine of Chicago

America's Biggest Hot Dog Hails from Boston's Smallest Sandwich Shop

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Debuting the Largest Hot Dog in America this National Hot Dog Day, Pauli's in the North End has partnered up with Greater Boston-based businesses The Modern Butcher in Newburyport, MA and Piantedosi Baking Company of Malden, MA.

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  • Debuting the Largest Hot Dog in America this National Hot Dog Day, Pauli's in the North End has partnered up with Greater Boston-based businesses The Modern Butcher in Newburyport, MA and Piantedosi Baking Company of Malden, MA.
  • The pork and beef blend hot dog weighs in at 3.5 pounds, 35 mm thick, and 72 inches long.
  • America's Biggest Hot Dog Hails from Boston, MA!
  • And it wouldn't be Pauli's without the Pauli Dog, topping off the 6-foot hot dog with over a pound of hot, buttered lobster!

Applegate Dives into Personality Traits and Preferences of Hot Dog Lovers in Time for National Hot Dog Day

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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Applegate , the nation's leading natural and organic meat brand, surveyed 2,000 Americans ahead of National Hot Dog Day (July 21) to gain insight into US adults' hot dog and burger preferences, where they stand on time-honored food debates, and personality differences among burger and hot dog enthusiasts.

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  • Applegate , the nation's leading natural and organic meat brand, surveyed 2,000 Americans ahead of National Hot Dog Day (July 21) to gain insight into US adults' hot dog and burger preferences, where they stand on time-honored food debates, and personality differences among burger and hot dog enthusiasts.
  • Applegate Organics The Great Organic Uncured Beef Hot Dog brand dubbed 'The Cleaner Weiner' is made from simple, clean ingredients: 100% grass-fed beef, water, salt and spices.
  • Applegate also offers turkey and chicken hot dogs, so a variety of meat lovers can enjoy a hot dog this National Hot Dog Day.
  • More burger lovers also believe they are more kind than hot dog enthusiasts (57% of burger lovers vs 52% of hot dog enthusiasts) and said they get more laughs, as 47% consider themselves funny, compared to 42% of hot dog lovers.

Sahlen Packing Co. Smokehouse Hot Dogs Now Available at Bashas'

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Tuesday, June 22, 2021

BUFFALO, N.Y., June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sahlen Packing Co., a family-owned and operated food production company founded in Buffalo, New York, in 1869, announced today that all Bashas' locations throughout Arizona will now offer one-pound packages of Sahlen's Smokehouse Tender Casing Pork & Beef Hot Dogs and Smokehouse Tender Casing Beef Hot Dogs.

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  • BUFFALO, N.Y., June 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sahlen Packing Co., a family-owned and operated food production company founded in Buffalo, New York, in 1869, announced today that all Bashas' locations throughout Arizona will now offer one-pound packages of Sahlen's Smokehouse Tender Casing Pork & Beef Hot Dogs and Smokehouse Tender Casing Beef Hot Dogs.
  • This heritage of quality and freshness spans the entire Sahlen product line, including Polish and Italian sausages, a variety of deli meats, and the flagship Smokehouse Tender Casing Hot Dogs, which Bashas' customers can begin purchasing, grilling, and enjoying for themselves.
  • And we look forward to doing just that with the introduction of our Smokehouse Tender Casing Hot Dogs at Bashas' locations."
  • Sahlen's Smokehouse Tender Casing Pork & Beef and Beef Hot Dogs are crafted with only the freshest, gluten-free ingredients, a savory blend of Smokehouse seasoning, and wrapped in a specialty Tender Casing giving each hot dog a signature snap.

Nathan’s Famous Launches Brand’s First Natural Casing Footlong Hot Dog in 100+ Year History

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Tuesday, June 8, 2021

The footlong hot dog features all the makings of a Nathans Famous hot dog the natural casing and the Nathans Famous secret spice recipe with just more to love.

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  • The footlong hot dog features all the makings of a Nathans Famous hot dog the natural casing and the Nathans Famous secret spice recipe with just more to love.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210608005145/en/
    Nathan's Famous Footlong Hot Dogs (Photo: Business Wire)
    "Indulgence isnt a bad thing, especially when it comes to a Nathans Famous hot dog, states James Walker, Senior Vice President, Restaurants.
  • Whether you like it plain, or with just a little Nathans Famous mustard, or you go all out with our world-famous chili cheese dog, a Nathans Famous hot dog is certainly a treat.
  • The Nathans Famous footlong hot dog launched exclusively on Nathans online store in April.

Field Roast™ Signature Stadium Dog Becomes the First Official Plant-Based Dodger Dog of the Los Angeles Dodgers

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

Greenleaf Foods, SPC, owner of leading plant-based brand Field Roast ("Field Roast"), announced a multi-year partnership with the Los Angeles Dodgers to feature the new, groundbreaking Field Roast Signature Stadium Dog as the Official Plant-Based Dodger Dog.

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  • Greenleaf Foods, SPC, owner of leading plant-based brand Field Roast ("Field Roast"), announced a multi-year partnership with the Los Angeles Dodgers to feature the new, groundbreaking Field Roast Signature Stadium Dog as the Official Plant-Based Dodger Dog.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210603005155/en/
    The Field Roast Signature Stadium Dog is the first plant-based hot dog to be recognized by the LA Dodgers, available in-stadium now.
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    The Field Roast Signature Stadium Dog is the first plant-based hot dog to be recognized by the LA Dodgers with this designation.
  • Another notable first, the Field Roast Signature Stadium Dog is the first pea protein-based hot dog in North America.

Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ makes Grand Entrance in California

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021

LOS ANGELES, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ has made a grand entrance into the California market.

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  • LOS ANGELES, May 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Crave Hot Dogs and BBQ has made a grand entrance into the California market.
  • Crave features BBQ, hot dogs, brats and sausages amongst other items such as sides and toppings.
  • The truck features BBQ sandwiches, BBQ tacos, small plates and of course, grilled hot dogs topped any way you'd like them.
  • Currently Crave has locations in Georgia, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas, Colorado, Florida, Louisiana, California, Nevada, Colorado, Arizona, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Michigan, Tennessee and more coming soon.

Buy a Heart...Give a Heart This Valentine's Day with Eli's Cheesecake of Chicago Thursday, February 11th - Sunday, February 14th

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Friday, January 29, 2021

For every I Heart Cheesecake* purchased, Eli's will donate a heart shaped cheesecake to front line workers at the John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, located on Chicago's southside.

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  • For every I Heart Cheesecake* purchased, Eli's will donate a heart shaped cheesecake to front line workers at the John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County, located on Chicago's southside.
  • To order this beautiful white chocolate heart shaped cheesecake topped with whole raspberries, visit shop.elicheesecake.com .
  • Heart throbbing desserts available to ship nationwide include a DIY Kit and more heart shaped desserts:
    * I Heart Cheesecake, a rich white chocolate heart shaped cheesecake topped with whole raspberries.
  • Still a family owned business, all Eli's Cheesecakes are handmade at Eli's Cheesecake World, located on Chicago's Northwest side.

Local Entrepreneurs in Kingwood, Texas Becomes Next Rosati's Pizza Franchisee

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Friday, January 22, 2021

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosati's Pizza, ranked among the top 500 franchises in the United States by Entrepreneur Magazine, announced today the addition of their 5th franchisee in the state of Texas.

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  • SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Rosati's Pizza, ranked among the top 500 franchises in the United States by Entrepreneur Magazine, announced today the addition of their 5th franchisee in the state of Texas.
  • Calvin explained "Houston has been expanding into the suburbs and there is significant growth in our geographic area which we plan to capitalize on with Rosati's Pizza."
  • When asked why Rosati's Pizza was a good fit for their next new business venture, Calvin shared that Chicagostyle pizza isn't currently offered in our geographical area.
  • We are very impressed with their corporate environmentand look forward to providing authentic Chicago-style pizza in Kingwood, TX.

A Sweet Treat: Portillo's Offers Heart-Shaped Chocolate Cakes

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Friday, January 8, 2021

Coinciding with Valentine's Day, Portillo's will offer its Heart-Shaped Chocolate Cake, a limited-time holiday spin on the brand's iconic Famous Chocolate Cake ($15.99-$16.99, based on location).

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  • Coinciding with Valentine's Day, Portillo's will offer its Heart-Shaped Chocolate Cake, a limited-time holiday spin on the brand's iconic Famous Chocolate Cake ($15.99-$16.99, based on location).
  • As part of the partnership, Portillo's will be donating $5 from each cake purchased up to $25,000to No Kid Hungry.
  • "We look forward to bringing our delicious, famous chocolate cakes for a cause to our guests across the country."
  • Portillo's is best known for its Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches, char-grilled burgers, fresh salads and famous chocolate cake.