One of the joys of New York is the dirty water dog. What is that you ask? Go to any street corner and see the hot dog carts. The hot dog has been a staple in New York for well over a hundred years and of course is and has been the lunch of millions. Just think of how many hot dogs are sold in just NYC alone. In fact there was a battle for the hot dog concession in front of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The price that went to bid for the location went at over three hundred thousand dollars! So you can see what a big industry hot dogs are.
The taste of the New York Dogs is special and has a flavor all of its own. People have been indulging on hot dogs in New York since the dawn of the 20th century. The term dirty water dog comes from the fact that the hot dogs are boiled in water and kept in the water. It adds to the flavor and it truly is a real New York food.
In a city where many types of food are available, the most popular dish in NYC is indeed the dirty water dog.
Don't let the name scare you. They are wonderfully delicious and a true part of the culture of New York City.
My name is Jack Stanley, I have studied history for many years. This blog is about history in a more raw view, not over done. I often use original materials to bring a historic event or story to life or an interview I may have done with the person mentioned. If you cook a vegetable too long it loses much. The same can be said of many histories. They are the history of the history written before it. Over done history. THIS IS HISTORY IN THE RAW. Comments send to phonograph78@hotmail.com
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