Growing up in Detroit, Dennis McKinley thought everyone ate their hot dogs “Coney Island” style—on a steamed bun and topped with chili sauce, chopped raw onion, and a squiggle of yellow mustard. After graduating from college and starting to travel, he realized that wasn’t the case and was intrigued to see that there were a …
Dennis McKinley plans to reopen the Original Hot Dog Factory, which has a location on the Georgia State University campus downtown and one in Smyrna. Both have been operating on a takeout and delivery status for weeks. “This is not about us trying to maximize our revenue,” McKinley said. “We know that we have got …
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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — It’s a challenging time for Philadelphia restaurants right now, with mandatory shutdowns for everything but takeout. Imagine trying to open a business when the world is seemingly shutting down around you, but one Philadelphia restaurant owner did just that. The Original Hot Dog Factory is serving up 23 varieties of hot dogs. …
Philadelphia will welcome a new hot dog shop in Center City next month when The Original Hot Dog Factory — of “Real Housewives of Atlanta” fame — brings its bacon-wrapped dogs to town. The expanding chain, which got its start in Smyrna, Georgia, is set to open a location at 15th and Cherry streets on …
The Original Hot Dog Factory, a Georgia-born, reality TV-famous chain, is coming to Philadelphia next month. The original, which opened in 2010 in Smyrna, Georgia, is owned by Dennis McKinley, the husband to Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams. Fortunately (or unfortunately), Philly’s location will be owned by Aaron Anderson, a franchisee who has …
This week #BurgersWithBuck paid a visit to a downtown Atlanta restaurant named, The Original Hot Dog Factory. Yes, you read that right. So the good folks at TOHDF have decided to expand their brand by presenting and serving their classic and signature dogs, as burgers. Case in point, the Detroit Coney Burger. Much like the …
When the unthinkable happened, not only were tens of thousands of Philadelphia-area restaurant workers idled as their workplaces shut down or sharply curtailed operations, the coronavirus slapped the pause button on millions of dollars in restaurant projects big and small. About $5 million alone has been invested by Stephen Starr and his partners on LMNO, …
Despite the shock of corona-virus shutdowns, the food community sprang into action. We’re following all sorts of stories, including chefs feeding their communities, farms selling directly to consumers, and bakers setting up on Facebook to offer guidance. And what’s a restaurant critic to do? Craig LaBan is delving into cookbooks written by local chefs, so …
The Original Hot Dog Factory has opened its doors in Philadelphia at 125 N. 15TH Street, offering up specialty hot dogs, hamburgers, and more. Recognized as an Atlanta staple, The Original Hot Dog Factory has gained national exposure since it was featured on BRAVO’s “Real Housewives of Atlanta” several times. The Original Hot Dog Factory’s menu includes a variety of options, …
