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 […]
Zippity Do Dog in Framingham, MA
July 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
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
July 1, 2012 by 8 Comments
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
June 28, 2012 by 2 Comments
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 […]
Pre Hot Dog Month Visit to Snappy Dogs
June 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
After a visit to Pearl Franks the other day, I found myself very well stocked with a variety of their franks. We’ll be touring the factory in a couple of weeks, so we had a preliminary meeting at their world HQ in Randolph, MA. They sent me home with samples, some of which I’ll be […]
Snappy Dogs and the Framingham Food Truck Festival
October 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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
Fred’s Franks: In Search of the Shnurble
September 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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
August 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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
July 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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 […]
National Hot Dog Month 2011: Fred’s Franks in Wakefield, MA
July 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
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 […]
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