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Thursday, March 26, 2009

Hot Dog Johnny's

The only place to get wieners in Buttzville!

Hot Dog Johnny's was established in 1944 by John Kovalsky. It started out as a small roadside hot dog stand and eventually grew into a legend. Johnny's has been family owned and run for the last 65 year. Today it is run by Hot Dog Johnny's daughter Patricia Fotopoulos. Johnny's is the quintessential roadside stop. Its nostalgia brings you back to a time when things were simpler, a time when poodle skirts, hot rods and Perfecto leather jackets could be seen in every carhop throughout America. The large sign (featuring a hot dog) beckons hungry travelers to stop by for a tasty treat.

The dogs at Johnny's are cooked in my favorite fasion, deep fried (in peanut oil). If you order one with everything, it comes with yellow mustard, chopped onions and a pickle slice. The hot dogs are all beef, have a thin casing, and are served in a classic paper hot dog tray. Do yourself a favor and order 2, they are just so tasty.

Hot Dog Johnny's isn't only notable for its hot dogs. If you "eat-it" you will have your drinks served to you in cold, frosty mugs. You can order yourself a Birch beer, lemonaide, fruit punch, or (for something completly different) a buttermilk, they all come in a refreshingly cold glass mug. I would also recommend the French fries (also cooked in peanut oil). They are perfectly crisp and expertly fried. One order of fries is large enough for 2 to share.

After you eat, take time to relax and enjoy the wonderful scenery. Hot Dog Johnny's is located next to the Pequest River (it's perfect spot for photographs). There are swings near the parking lot which children are welcome to use (at your own risk). And, in the spring and summer months, Johnny's is decorated with hundreds of flowers and potted plants.


Hot Dog Johnny's is located in Buttzville on Route 46 aprox. 1/4 mile west of Route 31

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