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The era of the Weinermobile—that iconic dream job, prom limo, and wedding venue all rolled into one—is sadly over, but don't reach for tissues just yet.

Because Nothing Is Sacred, the Wienermobile Is Getting a New Name

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Sam's Club is not so subtly seeking an edge over its competition.

Sam's Club's Hot Dog Combo Is Now Cheaper Than Costco's

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Earlier this year, Costco senior executive Bob Nelson shot down rumors that the retail giant had increased the price of its famously cheap hot dog-soda combo, but now, a top exec is promising to keep that number as is "forever."

Costco Says It Plans to Keep Its Hot Dog-Soda Combo $1.50 'Forever'

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Hot dog lovers might now have a reason to head upstate.

An Upstate New York Town Turned July Into a Month-Long Celebration of Its Local Hotdog

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I’m sorry in advance if this news story puts a damper on your next cookout.

Truck Crash Spills 15,000 Pounds of Pink Hot Dog Filling All Over a Highway

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While now synonymous with all sorts of blood pressure-raising snacks like Italian Beef sandwiches, chocolate cake-spiked milkshakes, char-broiled burgers, and even a saucy slab of ribs or two, upbeat Midwestern chain Portillo’s built its rapidly expanding empire on the back of a single product: the classic Chicago Dog.

We Tried Portillo’s New Plant-Based Hot Dog to See if It Can Sway Chicago Diehards

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For those of you out there that are trying to cut back on your meat consumption or who don't include meat in your diet, you no longer have to worry about missing out on delicious Chicago-style hot dogs.

Portillo's Is Releasing an All-New Plant-Based Garden Dog

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Nathan's Famous is switching things up with the latest additions to its menu.

Nathan's Famous Debuts New Spicy Asian BBQ and Slaw Menu Options

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The next time you take yourself out to the ball game, consider why you still opt for peanuts and Cracker Jacks.

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The speakeasy-style bar that transports New Yorkers to a bygone era of clandestine debauchery, saw a resurgence in popularity during the 2000s in thanks to spots like PDT (Please Don’t Tell)—known for its hidden entrance behind a phone booth inside Crif Dogs—and soon-to-shutter Angel’s Share.

The 18 Best Secret Bars in NYC

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Dog Haus Is Dropping 2 New Cajun Menu Items

It’s most likely that Squid Game is on top of your radar when it comes to Korean entertainment, but for current food trends and eating, it’s all about Korean corn dogs.

Hot Dogs

Because Nothing Is Sacred, the Wienermobile Is Getting a New Name

A new era is upon us after almost 100 iconic years.

Sam's Club's Hot Dog Combo Is Now Cheaper Than Costco's

The store is lowering the price by exactly $0.12.

Costco Says It Plans to Keep Its Hot Dog-Soda Combo $1.50 'Forever'

Shoutout to co-founder Jim Sinegal for practically forcing the company to do so.

An Upstate New York Town Turned July Into a Month-Long Celebration of Its Local Hotdog

Plattsburgh celebrates the Michigan, its specialty hotdog style.

Truck Crash Spills 15,000 Pounds of Pink Hot Dog Filling All Over a Highway

Photos from local officials show the meaty ooze spilled across the roadway.

We Tried Portillo’s New Plant-Based Hot Dog to See if It Can Sway Chicago Diehards

Does the chain's first plant-based hot dog hold a candle to the meaty original? We found out.

Portillo's Is Releasing an All-New Plant-Based Garden Dog

The Chicago restaurant chain partnered with Field Roast for this veggie release.

Nathan's Famous Debuts New Spicy Asian BBQ and Slaw Menu Options

Experience new flavors on a summer classic.

Every Stadium in MLB, Ranked by Its Best Food

Forget peanuts and Cracker Jacks and dig into bao buns, birria tacos, and fried chicken sandwiches.

The 18 Best Secret Bars in NYC

From a bar behind a phone booth inside a hot dog shop to Marie-Antoinette-inspired spots, grab a drink at these Big Apple speakeasies.

Dog Haus Is Dropping 2 New Cajun Menu Items

The company is teaming up with a Cajun chef to bring some spice to the menu.

This New Williamsburg Eatery Has All of Your Favorite Korean Food Trends Under One Roof

At Afternoon, start with ramen-coated corn dogs before ordering up a croffle (croissant-waffle hybrid).