Hot Dog Road Trip Celebrates The American Classic's Regional Flavors

Ball Park(R), America's Hot Dog Authority, Counts Down the Top Ten Hot Dog
Consuming Cities Just in Time for Labor Day

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Aug. 31 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- With Americans
consuming an estimated 7 billion hot dogs in the summer season between
Memorial Day and Labor Day (according to the National Hot Dog & Sausage
Council), the upcoming holiday is viewed by many as the grand finale of the
grilling season. To celebrate one of the biggest grilling holidays of the
year, Ball Park(R) Franks (www.ballparkfranks.com) is spanning the nation and
taking a look at the top ten hot dog consuming cities and the hot dog recipe
that keeps them coming back for more.

From the east to the west, north to the south, Americans love to dress up
their dogs! Whether you choose avocado and mojo sauce or opt for potato and
onions, one thing is clear -- this great nation is crazy about hot dogs and
the toppings that give them their local flavor!

Based on data from Information Resources Inc., here's a look at the top ten
hot dog consuming cities and the recipes that make them hometown favorites:

1. New York (NY) - Considered the hot dog capital of the nation by many
Americans, New York City's infamous street cart dog is boiled and
then served with a special onion sauce and deli-style yellow mustard or
in some cases, sauerkraut
2. Los Angeles (CA) - This west coast wiener is wrapped with Mexican style
bacon and includes grilled onions, jalapeno or bell peppers and salsa
3. Baltimore (MD)/Washington, D.C. - Popular within the nation's
capital, the Monumental Dog is typically an all-beef frank topped with
banana peppers, onions, diced red peppers, sliced pickles and served on
a
steamed potato hot dog bun that has been spread with mayonnaise
4. Philadelphia (PA) - One of the most unique recipes in the nation, the
Philly Combo consists of an all-beef hot dog and a potato fish cake
topped with mustard and onions
5. Chicago (IL) - Widely known for its "Classic Chicago Dog," this
elaborate dog is served in a poppy seed bun with yellow mustard, green
relish, chopped raw onion, fresh tomato, a pickle spear and topped with
a
touch of celery salt
6. San Antonio/Corpus Christi (TX) - A popular hot dog in the Lone Star
state, the Tex-Mex dog is topped with salsa, Monterrey Jack cheese and
chopped jalapenos
7. Boston (MA) - One of the nation's most famous franks, the Fenway
Frank is boiled and grilled, then served in a New England-style bun
topped with mustard and relish
8. Harrisburg/Scranton (PA) - Home to the Texas Weiner, which contrary to
popular belief, has nothing to do with Texas. Although there have been
debates in the past on whether this hot dog originated in New Jersey or
Pennsylvania, one thing is certain - this misnomer of a dog is deep
fried
and served with Greek sauce consisting of a smooth, slow cooked meat
sauce spiced with cayenne, cinnamon, allspice, cloves and cumin
9. Miami/Ft. Lauderdale (FL) - Known for its spicy flavor and hot
temperatures, this city's "hot" dog is modeled after a
Cuban recipe, which calls for lettuce, avocado, mojo sauce (a sauce
combining garlic and olive oil) and pineapple

10. Charleston (SC) - So popular it spans both North and South Carolina,
the
Carolina dog is served with chili, coleslaw, mustard and onions

No matter what city you're celebrating Labor Day in this year (or what
concoction you choose to top your hot dog), just remember, Ball Park is here
to make sure that you have the delicious holiday you deserve -- and there's no
topping that!

About Ball Park
The Ball Park brand was launched in 1957 in response to a request from the
owner of the Detroit Tigers baseball team. The Ball Park Frank was such a
success, it was expanded nationally. Today, Ball Park products can be found
in supermarkets, convenience stores and a variety of baseball parks --
including Detroit's Comerica Park. For more information, visit
www.ballparkfranks.com.

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