One of America’s favorite snacks got a day in its honor Wednesday, and a local restaurant joined in on the celebration.
July 16 was known across the country as National Hot Dog Day, and MP Coney Island on Sterrettania Road had the deals.
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The hot dog shop offered customers $2 hot dogs and $4 foot-long hot dogs.
One assistant manager at the restaurant said they had a steady flow of customers coming in to celebrate National Hot Dog Day the right way.
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James Richardson, assistant manager at MP Coney Island, said, “I don’t mind a hot dog at all. I love a hot dog. Like I said, it’s National Hot Dog Day today, our hot dog originated down in New Castle, PA, and our chili sauce is also from there. It’s 101 years old, MP Coney Island.”…