FOOD & DRINK
H o t Do gs | By Megan Schmit
Let’s Be Frank Whether you like your hot dogs saucy or snappy, Providence has them all Some foods just scream summer. You know what I mean: ice cream, BBQ, lobster rolls, and basically anything on the grill – which means hello, hot dogs! There’s something nostalgic about this portable bite; maybe it conjures memories of the ballpark, or backyard barbecues, or childhood dinner staples. Some like them slathered in chili and cheese, others prefer a drizzle of classic ketchup, and in Rhody, we even have our own special ways of jazzing up our dogs with a snappy skin or smothered in meat sauce. Read on for a list of where to get your favorites in and around the city.
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CLASSIC DOGS
Haven Brothers This family-owned icon has been dishing out comfort food in the heart of downtown Providence since 1893. Now, their food truck posts up around the state, serving signature Haven Dogs (AKA hot wieners with mustard, relish, onions, celery salt) and more. Cranston, HavenBrothersMobile.com Len’s Hot Dog Haven Find an entire menu dedicated to dogs: plain, cheesy, topped with sauerkraut or chili, and even New York style (cooked onion in red sauce) or Puerto Rican (chili, cheese, kraut, and potato sticks). Pawtucket, LensHotDogHaven.com Weenie Wizard A self-described “roaming mystical hot dog cart” with an adorable mascot to match (sporting a pointy hat and long white beard) that’s known for creative street meats and even veggie dogs. Providence, Facebook: Weenie Wizard
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Weiner Genie This no-frills, cash-only neighborhood restaurant features your favorite wieners and hot dogs served with beans for a hearty meal at a price you’d be hard-pressed to beat. Lincoln, Facebook: Weiner Genie
Wein-o-Rama Look for the retro sign with the fun name pointing you towards this classic ‘60s diner known for the “Best Hot Weiners Anywhere” according to their signature menu item. Cranston, Facebook: Wein O Rama
Photos courtesy of (L) Babas New York System, (R) by Judy Garlix
Firehouse Hotdogs You can’t miss this fire engine-red trailer on Putnam Pike, a fan favorite since 1989 for lunch and late-night fast food like classic hot dogs, wieners, chili dogs, and even a double dog served on an eight-inch torpedo roll! Johnston, FirehouseHotdogs.com
