BACKROADS • JUNE 2022
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Thisilldous Eatery presents
GREAT ALL AMERICAN DINER RUN JERSEY DOG
77 WATER ST, NEWTON, NJ 07860 973-756-7007 • www.jersey-dog.com MON-SAT 11AM - 8PM • CLOSED SUNDAYS The Frankfurter. The Hot Dog. It is believed that the first hot dogs, called “dachshund sausages”, were sold by a German immigrant out of a food cart in New York in the 1860s – perhaps explaining how they acquired their canine name. Around 1870, a German immigrant by the name of Charles Feltman opened the first hot dog stand on Coney Island. The ‘Little Dog,” as it became known, morphed into the
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name “Hot Dogs” and today they are a staple of American culture. Given the choice between a juicy burger, its hardy competitor, and the crisp snap of a well-done Hot Dog and we’re going ‘Dog’ every time. A few years back we did a “Hot Dog” Run – where we had a long and loopy route to various “Dog Houses” around the Tri-state region. It was a huge success in both flavors and calories. We love a good Dog House and lucky for us we have a superb one just a few miles from Backroads Central, heading into the County Seat of Newton, New Jersey – welcome to Jersey Dog! Located in what was once the old Hess Gas Station, Jersey Dog was a welcome addition to Sussex County – a part of the state that has seen good restaurants fade away and great ones filling the gap. Although you’ll find Jersey Dogs entering the busier part of Route 94 / 206 just north of Newton, it is well worth seeking out. We have been there a few times before and, with Spring arriving it was great to see the lights back on and the place busy. Here at Jersey Dogs, you have your choice of not one, but three dogs – your classic “Dirty Water” Sabrett or two different “Deep-Fried,” as they offer both Thumann’s and Big Dog; a foot-long monster – done in the classic “Jersey-style” that always seem to come out snappy and delicious. Of course, there are assorted toppings that you can add, mix and match. Bacon, cheese, chili & Coney, coleslaw, and a spicier Texas chili with mustard and onions.
