Nick Loeb, best known as Sofia Vergara’s boyfriend, is an entrepreneur and politician. He recently sent me a big container of his new Onion Crunch- a kind of roasted onion condiment that’s great on hot dogs. I wanted to try it out, so I went down to Zipity Do Dog in Framingham to field test it.
Boston Speed’s Famous Hot Dog Wagon
I haven’t been to Boston Speed’s since the 1990′s when the original Speed was still running the wagon. Today I went with my camera and my appetite. They are still ridiculously good hot dogs!
Read about my visit to Boston Speed’s on The Hot Dog Truck
Fred’s Franks: In Search of the Shnurble
Just what is a Shnurble anyway? My crew and I headed up to Fred’s Franks (owned by Carl Galasso) so I could introduce them to a very unique hot dog: the Shnurble.
Fred’s Franks is owned by Carl Gallasso who bought the trailer from Fred a few years ago. It’s one of suburban Boston’s three “Pearls,” literally and figuratively. Fred’s serves grilled, Pearl Franks on the Big Green Egg with Wicked Good Charcoal.
We had some true silliness on our recent visit, check out the video.
Check out the photo spread on The Hot Dog Truck.
Snapping Good Health
Since January of 2011, I have lost 40 pounds and I ate a hot dog a day in July. This morning, I went for a check-up with my doctor- he was surprised by my cholesterol levels!
You can read up on my results on The Hot Dog Truck.
National Hot Dog Month 2011: Larry Joe’s New England Fire Pit in Bellingham, MA
The 27th day of my quest to eat a hot dog a day in honor of National Hot Dog Month brought me to Bellingham, Massachusetts: home of The Fire Pit. A trip to Larry Joe’s New England Fire Pit is always fun. For this trip, my buddy Drew Bennet scored a 2011 Camaro. I got to drive it, but Drew made me promise not to post any video of the ride. Let’s just say I was flirting with the limits of the machine and leave it at that! Larry Joe and I also performed “The Hotdogman.” Larry played the piano and I did the lead vocals.
Here is the video of our visit.
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The Hotdogman Song
My 27th installment of eating a hot dog a day for National Hot Dog Month brought me to Larry Joe’s New England Fire Pit in Bellingham, Massachusetts. I have nearly 2 hours of footage to sort through- it was a wild visit!
Here’s a little teaser- it’s the world premier of “the Hotdogman Song.”
National Hot Dog Month 2011: Fred’s Franks in Wakefield, MA
Day 20 of my quest to eat a hot dog a day in honor of National Hot Dog Month found me in Wakefield, MA on the shore of Lake Quannapowitt. That’s the home of the Shnurble and Fred’s Franks. This place is ridiculous- extreme hot dogs at their best!
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National Hot Dog Month 2011: Devo’s Dogs in Marlborough, Massachusetts
The July 18th edition of my eat a hot dog a day in honor of National Hot Dog Month tour brought me to Marlborough, Massachusetts where Trombetta’s Farm is the home of Devo’s Dogs. With me today was Nicole Simmons, the Metrowest Daily News New Media Editor and Wicked Local food blogger. We interviewed Chris Devoe, Devo’s owner and mingled with the customers.
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National Hot Dog Month Celebration 2011: Bill’s Dog House in Framingham
Day fifteen of my eat a hot dog a day to celebrate National Hot Dog Month found me at Bill’s Dog House in Framingham, Massachusetts. Bill’s is a gleaming trailer that serves hot dogs and a host of other comfort foods including the best damn french fries I have ever eaten!
Follow my National Hot Dog Month celebration here on Hot Dog Stories and on The Hot Dog Truck.
This DVD features local hot dog joints in Connecticut. A 
features iconic hot dog joints all over the USA.
