Coney Dog

  • Also Known As: Greek Coney Island Sauce
  • Also Known As: Greek Hot Dog
  • Source: Hotdog, Meat Sausage

A Coney Dog is an American frankfurter sausage, better known as a hot dog, served in a steamed bun topped with a savory Greek inspired meat chili sauce, mustard and minced onion. The name of the prototypical sauce, Makaronia Me Kima, translates to macaroni with ground meat, macaroni is the old generic name for dry Italian pasta.

By the way, a chili dog is a frankfurter served in a bun covered with Texas style chili, a thick meat stew made with beef and powdered chili peppers. The original chili food made by ancient Aztec and Mayan cooks was a dish of beans served in a spicy tomato sauce. - AsNotedIn





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Y/M/D Person Association Description Place Locale Event
1914/00/00 Three Greek immigrants, Harry Dorikis, James Samaras and Stilos Papas, open the Coney Island Wiener Stand restaurant on Main Street in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Eventually the eatery will severe almost 2,000 Coney Dogs per day. Fort Wayne's Famous Coney Island Wiener Stand Fort Wayne
1918/00/00 Gust Keros sells Coney Dogs - an all natural Frankfurt covered with a secret recipe chili sauce, mustard and minced onions on a steamed bun. American Coney Island Detroit
1928/00/00 Nicholas Sarakatsannis Work Nick Sarakatsannis walks in to the Empress Chili parlor (lost) at 9th and Vine Streets, asked for a job and is hired. While working a split shift for many weeks, Sarakatsannis creates his own chili recipe and makes plans to open his own shop. Ninth Street Historic District, Cincy Cincinnati, OH
1929/00/00 Nicholas Sarakatsannis Owner Nicholas Sarakatsannis opens his own "Chili parlor" in a 8x30 foot room at 733 Monmouth Street. Dixie Chili and Deli Newport
1936/00/00 Greek immigrant Bill Keros opens his own eatery, Lafayette Coney Island, next door to his brother's American Coney Island. Lafayette Coney Island Detroit

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Particulars for :
Product Kind Food
Cultural Affiliation Greek American
Food Type Meat
Food Type Meat Sausage
Food Category Victual




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