🌭 New York-Style Hot Dogs: A Street Food Tradition NOW SERVED at The Rabbit Hole

New York is a city full of icons, and one of the most delicious and accessible is undoubtedly the hot dog, also known as franks. This simple combo of bun and a frankis more than just fast food—it’s part of the city’s cultural and culinary identity. And now, at The Rabbit Hole, we’re bringing that classic flavor straight to Astoria with a promotion you don’t want to miss.

🗽 The Origins of the New York Hot Dog

The hot dog has German roots. In the late 19th century, German immigrants brought frankfurter-style wieners and the concept of serving them in a long bun. One of the pioneers was Charles Feltman, who began selling sausages in a bun in Coney Island in the 1870s.

But it was Nathan Handwerker who turned the hot dog into a legend with the creation of Nathan’s Famous in 1916, also in Coney Island. Since then, hot dogs have been woven into the very fabric of New York City life.

Get a Complimentary Hot Dog — Buy a beer, Buy a wine, get a complimentary HOT DOG

🌆 The Classic NYC Street Dog

One of the reasons hot dogs are so iconic in NYC is their street presence. You’ll find them on nearly every corner of Manhattan, Brooklyn, or Queens, in shiny metal carts with colorful umbrellas and that irresistible aroma that stops you in your tracks.

They’re cheap, fast, and beloved by both locals and tourists alike.

🌭 What’s in a Classic NYC Hot Dog?

There are many variations, but the classic NYC-style hot dog usually comes with:

🧅 Onions cooked in a red sauce (sweet and savory)
🌭 Yellow mustard
🥬 Sauerkraut (fermented cabbage)
🔥 Optional: pickles, jalapeños, or chili

Ketchup? Not really—true New Yorkers say that’s just for kids 😅

🎉 Hot Dog Culture & Events

NYC’s hot dog culture goes beyond the street. Every 4th of July, Coney Island hosts the legendary Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest, an event that combines humor, spectacle, and competitive spirit, drawing thousands of spectators each year.