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Nathan's

A trip to New York isn't complete without having a Nathan's hot dog. Sure, you can get them at many airports and malls throughout the country now, but they seem to taste better here than anywhere else in the world.

Nathan Handwerker emigrated to the United States in 1912, and went to work in the kitchen of Feltman's Restaurant in Coney Island. In 1916, Nathan opened his hot dog stand on the corner of Surf and Stillwell Avenues in Coney Island. Nathan used a special hot dog recipe developed by his wife Ida's grandmother. In an effort to keep the recipe secret, Nathan hires two spice providers, each developing half of the famous recipe. To open his hot dog stand, Nathan borrowed $300 from his friends Jimmy Durante and Eddie Cantor, who worked with him at Feltman's Restaurant. They urged him to sell his hot dogs for 5 cents, half the price of the competition.

According to legend, on July 4, 1916, four European immigrants held an impromptu hot dog eating contest to settle an argument about patriotism. It was decided that whoever could eat the most Nathan's hot dogs was clearly the most American. Irish immigrant James Mullen won the contest by eating 13 Nathan’s hot dogs in buns in 12 minutes, beginning an annual tradition that survives to this day. Every July Fourth weekend, people try to eat as many hot dogs as they can in the Nathan's Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest — the dogs are just that good.

Nathan's Famous Party Pack

You can throw your own Hot Dog Party with a complete Party Pack by Nathan's, including 36 all-beef, bigger-than-the-bun, natural-casing franks, along with Nathan's logo hats, cups, plates, and napkins.

For a successful party, there are certain rules of etiquette. Always "dress the dog," not the bun. Put hot dog toppings between the hot dog and the bun. Condiments should be applied in the following order: wet condiments like mustard and chili are applied first, followed by chunky condiments like relish, onions and sauerkraut, followed by shredded cheese, followed by spices, like celery salt or pepper. (And, don't use ketchup on your hot dog after the age of 18).

Nathan's Famous Treats

Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Treats, Smoked Beef, 4-Ounce Ziplock Bags (Pack of 4)	Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Treats, Cheese, 1.5-Ounce Packages (Pack of 24)		Nathan's Famous Gummi Hot Dogs, 3.65-Ounce Bags (Pack of 24)
Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Treats, Smoked Beef, 1.5-Ounce Packages (Pack of 24)		Nathan's Famous Beef & Cheese Snacks, 1.5-Ounce Packages (Pack of 36)

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