Fred’s Franks in Wakefield, MA

The National Hot Dog Month 2012 Tour stopped in Wakefield, MA today for a visit to one of the three “Pearls” of greater Boston mobile hot dog vendors: Fred’s Franks. Owner Carl Galasso was out cooking on the Green Eggs, wearing his signature shades. We brought by some Pearl Jalapeno Franks so he could cook […]

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 […]

Bobby’s Beach Bistro in Venice, FLA

Bobby’s Beach Bistro was the last place we had hot dogs on our recent Florida vacation. The fully functioning commercial kitchen in a trailer is steps from the beach at the Venice Fishing Pier and is owned by Sharky’s, a popular beach-side bar and restaurant. Proprietor Bobby Fiorini is a snowbird who summers on Cape […]

Trina’s Starlite Lounge

Most of the time, my wife, the lovely and talented Mrs. Hotdogman is content to leave me to my hot dog eating silliness. Every once in a while, she busts out and has some fun with it. In her 2012 Hot Dog Stories debut, she gives her usual opinions on processed cheese while munching on […]

Hot Doggin’ in Montreal at Resto Lafleur

On our recent trip to Montreal, we stopped at Resto Lafleur for poutine and Michigan Dogs. For kicks, I dusted off the old high school French and we did this story en francaise! Check out the video: For more about Resto Lafleur, read about my visit there last year and check out The Hot Dog […]

Hot Doggin’ in Maine: Bloopers and Out-takes

These are some of the sillier/funnier moments from our recent mini Hot Dog Tour of Maine. Make sure to watch for Mrs. Hotdogman’s “cheese rant.” Tweet

Wicked Good Wieners in Old Orchard Beach, Maine

I have never had a Maine Red Snapper until this trip! Mrs. HDM and I cruised the Pier and many beachfront grease shacks until we happened on a little hot dog cart that cooks all their hot dogs up fresh. Wicked Good Weiners were WICKED GOOD! See more about this place on The Hot Dog […]

Nunan’s Lobster Hut in Cape Porpoise, Maine

I know this is hot Dog Stories, but every once in a while I like to step out of the box. Since Nunan’s is on my top five favorite restaurant list, I figured it was as good a place as any to get away from hot dogs- even if only for a day. They do […]

Yank’s Franks in Wells, Maine

Mrs. HDM and I take a trip to Maine every summer for a long weekend sans children. We eat hot dogs, eat lobster, drink beer, and hit the beach- not necessarily in that order. Our first stop this year was Yank’s Franks in Wells, Maine… Read about our visit and our trip to Maine on […]

National Hot Dog month 2011: The Edge in Shrewsbury, MA

On July 22, the 22nd day of my quest to eat a hot a day in honor of Ntional Hot Dog Month, I went to Mrs. HDM’s favorite spot: The Edge. It was 102 degrees outside, so I wanted to go somewhere with air conditioning! The Edge is the former Edgemere Diner in Shrewsbury. Two […]