Snappy Dogs and the Framingham Food Truck Festival

Food Truck Festivals of New England is coming to Framingham! The Framingham Food Truck Festival is at Shopper’s World, Sunday, October 9, 11AM-4PM. The Patriots kick off at 4:15, so come CHOW DOWN at the Framingham Food Truck Festival with Hopkinton’s own SNAPPY DOGS. Tweet

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 Tweet

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 […]

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. Tweet

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 […]

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.” Tweet

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! Follow my National Hot Dog Month […]

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 […]

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 […]

National Hot Dog Month 2011 Celebration: The Recession Stand in Southborough

After a rough start, I stopped by The Recession Stand in Southborough today where Alise- Hot Dog Woman Extraordinaire- got a little rougher…. Follow my National Hot Dog Month celebration here on Hot Dog Stories and on The Hot Dog Truck. Tweet