The Robin’s Nest in Rochester, MA

Normally, I’d have a rather pithy little description about my daily hot dog here along with a few photos. Today, Mrs. HDM and I had DEEP FRIED hot dogs at the Robin’s Nest, a little summer shack type joint in Rochester, MA. The owner, Jim, was a little camera shy, but he loosened up a […]

So Sabe’s in Onset, MA

National Hot Dog Month Tour stop number 7 was at So Sabe’s in Onset, MA. So Sabe’s is a little trailer parked in the parking lot of the Onset Four Square Church. this is a good thing, since the trailer is owned by Pastor Gerry Fernandes! Fernandes has always liked hot dogs and thought the little […]

Boomer’s Dogs in Westborough, MA

National Hot Dog Month Tour stop number 6 was at Boomer’s Dogs in Westborough, MA. Boomer’s Dogs is a little trailer parked at 45 East Main Street (route 30) in a small strip mall parking lot. Owner Dave Brown, a retired IT professional, just started slinging dogs a week ago! I popped in around 10:30 […]

The Dogfather in Worcester, MA

The National Hot Dog Month Tour stopped at The Dogfather in Worcester, MA on July 5, 2012. I wanted to check out owner Mark Gallant’s newest Extreme Hot Dog, and I was not disappointed. The Dogfather is located on the corner of Shore Road and Holden Street in Worcester, MA and is open Tuesday – Friday: 10:00 […]

Pearls on the Grill! Happy Fourth of July

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!!!! Today is all about barbecue with family and friends! Enjoy! Tweet

Sullivan’s in South Boston

Sullivan’s on Castle Island in South Boston was stop number three on the National Hot Dog Month Tour 2012. I was brought to this iconic establishment by Aaron Socrat. Aaron stopped me at a community event a few months ago and asked if I’d ever been to Sullivan’s. I hadn’t, so he suggested we make it […]

Zippity Do Dog in Framingham, MA

Zippity Do Dog in Framingham, MA was stop number two on the National Hot Dog Month Tour 2012. I have been here before, but the little trolley style trailer is under new ownership. Framingham native Brian Garry recently purchased the trailer after taking an early retirement package from TJX Corp. He worked there in IT […]

Fenway Sausage Works in New Bedford, MA

Stop number one on the National Hot Dog Month Tour was Fenway Sausage Works in New Bedford, MA. This little trailer located in Custom House Square in Downtown New Bedford operates from 10 PM to 2 AM on Friday and Saturday nights. Owner Cory Hanks also does catering with his portable trailer. Cory has had […]

What Goes In Hot Dogs? Pearl Meats Answers

Unless you have been living under a rock, you know it’s almost July- National Hot Dog Month! Pearl Meats, makers of premium, all natural, beef franks, is the Official National Hot Dog Month Tour frankfurter. Owners Bob Camelio and Bud Lazaro invited Drew and I down for a tour today to see how they make […]

Archie’s on a Roll 2012

Alan Archibald, owner of Archie’s on a Roll in Marlborough, MA, is an old patron of The Hot Dog Truck. He used to come around for lunch and ask for advice when he was getting started out. Now he’s come full circle. Archie’s on a Roll is now parked out in front of Gold’s Gym […]