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[CrazyPaco]

Doing a bit of digging
It does appear Detroit was the original - founded in 1917
The new castle pa MP Coney started in 1923
But you can buy their chili

Shop - MP Coney Island

Let everyone know that you know “It’s All About The Chili”!!!

mpconeyisland.com

Actually, the original meat-only chili dog style is Texas Hot Dogs in Altoona, PA circa 1918.

Exactly same type of beef chilly as Coney Dogs in Detroit (which aren't really the same in Coney Island).

Our History | Texas Hot Dogs

www.texashotdogs.com

 

[thebadby2]

Just read the other day that Sheetz is expanding into metro Detroit. I've never even seen one before that I'm aware of. what are we in for?

 

[happjack]

Actually, the original meat-only chili dog style is Texas Hot Dogs in Altoona, PA circa 1918.

Exactly same type of beef chilly as Coney Dogs in Detroit (which aren't really the same in Coney Island).

Our History | Texas Hot Dogs

www.texashotdogs.com

Both of them were Greek and most likely realized that the meat sauce from moussaka would be good on a hot dog.

 

[thebadby2]

Kids are eating healthier nowadays and know a lot about nutrition. The neighborhood kid that lives across the street from us graduated from Pitt May 2020. He told me that in his 4 years at Pitt, he and his roommates never went to the O.

No way the O closed because of that.

 

[upj87]

Actually, the original meat-only chili dog style is Texas Hot Dogs in Altoona, PA circa 1918.

Exactly same type of beef chilly as Coney Dogs in Detroit (which aren't really the same in Coney Island).

Our History | Texas Hot Dogs

www.texashotdogs.com

please...don't give me some 1918 Johnny-come-lately's from Altoona that didn't even stay open when you were drunk at 3am...

Contacos discusses the Coney Island legacy

Sam Contacos laughs when he hears people claiming to have the recipe for Coney Island's famous chili. Truth is that no one knows it but him. His grandfather showed it to his father, who in turn taught it to Sam. The recipe is in a safe deposit box. Those three men are the only ones who ever knew...

www.dailyamerican.com

 

[Sean Miller Fan]

Scotty the hot dog guy legitimately had elite hot dogs

 

[Pitt79]

The "chili" on coney dogs is pretty much the same type of meat sauce you'll find in moussaka and pastitsio, most coney islands/diners use the same stuff for all three.

Not really, the sauce in the New Castle chili is runny and liquified because it cooks so long, in moussaka and pastitsio it's still larger chunks like crumbled burger.

 

[happjack]

Not really, the sauce in the New Castle chili is runny and liquified because it cooks so long, in moussaka and pastitsio it's still larger chunks like crumbled burger.

I live in the Detroit area and most of the Coney's near me have the thicker chili.

 

[Pitt79]

I live in the Detroit area and most of the Coney's near me have the thicker chili.

I'm getting the sense that the difference is that one is more like sloppy joe and the other is runnier like pasta sauce.

 

[thebadby2]

I live in the Detroit area and most of the Coney's near me have the thicker chili.

Where in Metro D happ?

 

[happjack]

I'm getting the sense that the difference is that one is more like sloppy joe and the other is runnier like pasta sauce.

Pretty much.

 

[happjack]

Where in Metro D happ?

Northville

 

[thebadby2]

Northville

Great town and area. Love downtown Northville. I’m in South Oakland Co.

 

[Parkview57]

If you want to eat the best hot dogs anywhere, go to new castle

I'm a bit confused. Where in New Castle? I heard my wife's aunt talk about HD's in New Castle but it sounded like back in the '60's?

 

[jtownknowitall]

Just read the other day that Sheetz is expanding into metro Detroit. I've never even seen one before that I'm aware of. what are we in for?

A convenience store that needs to seriously upgrade its food offerings. It’s been on a steady decline.

 

[Sean Miller Fan]

A convenience store that needs to seriously upgrade its food offerings. It’s been on a steady decline.

What? Sheetz is like the Chik Fil A of convenience store cuisine. I dined at GetGo this week and it made me feel bad about myself.

 

[Parkview57]

I dined at GetGo this week and it made me feel bad about myself.

I knew you had a flaw but nobody ever could get a handle on it 😏

 

[HOF Coach]

What? Sheetz is like the Chik Fil A of convenience store cuisine. I dined at GetGo this week and it made me feel bad about myself.

 

[Pitt2009]

Anybody from the NY area? Sabrett’s on a poppy hard roll.

To my knowledge you can’t get them anymore. They still have Sabrett stands, but the hot dogs and rolls are different.

 

[Pitt79]

I'm a bit confused. Where in New Castle? I heard my wife's aunt talk about HD's in New Castle but it sounded like back in the '60's?

I haven't been there in 10 years, but there is MP Coney Island, Bill's Sandwich Shop for sure, also in Elwood City there's Red Hot Restaurant, PO Lunch in NC was another, I think it closed. A lot of the old Greeks have retired and died off and a lot of places from back in the day closed. MP Coney Island is expanding though, they are opening new locations. I believe the one downtown closed, but there's one in Neshannock Twp, they're opening a new one in Shenango. I think there's a Bill's Sandwich Shop in Beaver Falls too?

 

[pittdan77]

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Rutters is coming for Sheetz and Wawa.

 

[Parkview57]

but there is MP Coney Island, Bill's Sandwich Shop for sure, also in Elwood City there's Red Hot Restaurant, PO Lunch in NC

I am going to hunt one of these down when I get over that way. Thanks

 

[Cap pitt]

I'm a bit confused. Where in New Castle? I heard my wife's aunt talk about HD's in New Castle but it sounded like back in the '60's?

No it’s now too, jimmys, 1 brand new cony island being built, and one existing cony, 2 bills hotdog shops, all really great

 

[cbpitt2]

Rutters is coming for Sheetz and Wawa.

Be nice to have a Wawa in western PA.

 

[Pitt1975]

Have had some great hot dogs at golf courses.
In the south you can get a chili dog with mustard onions and coleslaw…..delightful…
My favorite dirty O dog was sauerkraut onions mustard and pickle. Can still taste that crunch….
Bardines in Crabtree sell tasty dogs. Make my own creations at home.

 

[bobfree]

The O didn't own the building.

It was old, disgusting, needed a of work. Rent was high.

The owner and his sister didn't love people or the business like their father did.

I'm sure kids eating healthier didn't help but that wasn't the demise.

The cost of doing business was sling up and the profits were going down commiserate with the work involved.

They were/are not involved with Brighton Dogs.

 

[TitoBeagle]

Omaha Steaks hot dogs are insane….

 

[TitoBeagle]

What? Sheetz is like the Chik Fil A of convenience store cuisine. I dined at GetGo this week and it made me feel bad about myself.

If Sheetz is the Chik Fil A of convenience stores Then Buckeyes is the Mortons Steak House of Convenience stores.

 

[TitoBeagle]

Just got two dogs at sheetz because of this thread. They are 1.00 per dog. The catch is cheese is .75 cents. So for me 1.75 x2.

 

[Sean Miller Fan]

If Sheetz is the Chik Fil A of convenience stores Then Buckeyes is the Mortons Steak House of Convenience stores.

Yea, it is from what I hear

 

[FallingRun84]

I haven't been there in 10 years, but there is MP Coney Island, Bill's Sandwich Shop for sure, also in Elwood City there's Red Hot Restaurant, PO Lunch in NC was another, I think it closed. A lot of the old Greeks have retired and died off and a lot of places from back in the day closed. MP Coney Island is expanding though, they are opening new locations. I believe the one downtown closed, but there's one in Neshannock Twp, they're opening a new one in Shenango. I think there's a Bill's Sandwich Shop in Beaver Falls too?

Yes. The Coney Island downtown NC closed. Building has been for sale for years. As you said Bill’s and Coney in the townships. PO Lunch closed, I believe because of illness to owner. In the PO location in Neshannock Twp. Lindy’s Lunch opened and has dogs. Owned, I believe, by the daughter of legendary NCHS football coach, Lindy Lauro. I ate there last night. Good dog.

 

[Dan1911]

With all the closings, what exactly IS open in New Castle in terms.of dogs and is it worth a trip from 1,5 hours away?

 

[Faix87]

Chi's Chi's was awesome went it first hit the scene. Literally one of the first (after Franklin Inn and Tequila Junction) Mexican places in the area. But like most places, things started to slip, food quality went down, and this was the final straw

Chi-Chi’s mixed legacy: Hepatitis A outbreak of 2003 left a trail of misery — and also helped to change America’s approach to food safety

Twenty years ago this week, Marcus Eubanks reported to work as an emergency room physician at what was then The Medical Center Beaver. On Tuesday, Oct....

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I would KILL to eat some chichis right now. Just their steamed Tortillas in the little warmer were awesome.

 

[FallingRun84]

With all the closings, what exactly IS open in New Castle in terms.of dogs and is it worth a trip from 1,5 hours away?

Downtown NC proper, nothing really. Speedway. Maybe Jimmy’s. IDK never been in there. A few miles from downtown. In Neshannock Twp. Bill’s, MPCI, Lindy’s Lunch. Shenango Twp. Bill’s and MPCI under construction. Union Twp. Bills. Also in the Twp’s Pizza Joe’s but that could be it’s own thread.

Worth a 1.5 hour drive??? Maybe on a motorcycle and tie in McConnells Mill State Park, Moraine State Park, drive through Amish country and Volant, PA. Have a drink at a new distillery in New Castle (I have not tried it yet), or a beer at North Country Brew Pub in Slippery Rock, or TimberCreek in Grove City.

 

[Cincinnati Kid]

Omaha Steaks hot dogs are insane….

If any of you would ever take a tour of a plant that makes hotdogs and see what actually goes into making them (I don’t care what brand either), you would never eat another hotdog again. Totally disgusting!

 

[TitoBeagle]

If any of you would ever take a tour of a plant that makes hotdogs and see what actually goes into making them (I don’t care what brand either), you would never eat another hotdog again. Totally disgusting!

I just ate Scrapple for breakfast… Sooo Good.

 

[KennyHeisman8]

I would KILL to eat some chichis right now. Just their steamed Tortillas in the little warmer were awesome.

Fried ice cream. I loved the cheese and onion enchiladas

 

[KennyHeisman8]

I’m heading to NYC as we speak. Their dogs are unmatched and only the o held a candle.

The papaya king is fantastic

 

[bayardstreet]

my first convenience store coffee was at a WAWA in Stone Harbor NJ while on vacation. Might have been the summer of 1975. I was blown away with all the things you could get at that convenience store. I dont know what was going on in pittsburgh at that time except maybe 7/11 stores were starting to pop up.

Who Knew ?

Best hot dog for me is at the Chicago Char Dog at Midway airport.

 

[jtownknowitall]

With all the closings, what exactly IS open in New Castle in terms.of dogs and is it worth a trip from 1,5 hours away?

New Castle has three Sheetz locations.