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Sup, Dog!

Sup, Dog!

by | May 29, 2024 | Eat, June 2024

The *wurst* eats you can find

Let’s be frank: Raleigh has earned its rep as a top-tier hot dog hub (see: our area’s No. 1 ranking last year for per-capita consumption of hot dogs in the nation). And with the arrival of summer comes hot dog’s time to shine—especially with the City of Oaks’ smattering of storied wiener oases. So, wherever you opt to grub on a glizzy, it’s sure to be a hot (dog) summer indeed. 

  • Cloos’ Coney Island: Detroit hot dog stand 🤝 Raleigh. Bringing Midwest vibes down South, Cloos’ touts delish dogs and some of the best french fries in the Triangle. @cloosconeyisland
  • The Cardinal: You got (grilled) buns, hun! Play your cards right when you pick your toppings for a beer-soaked dog prepped on the flattop grill right before your eyes. And further ~relish~ the experience with a pepperoncini shot to pair. @thecardinalbar
  • Snoopy’s: Ready to chili out?! Serving up delish made-to-order dogs since 1978, this OG Raleigh sup spot was the first in the city to flaunt after-midnight hours, with its four locales bringing in wiener lovers in droves. @snoopyshotdogsandmore
  • The Roast Grill: Calling all hot dog purists: Go back to the basics (ahem, no ketchup) when bellying up to the Downtown-based dog dive attracting in-the-know locals since 1940. Hot diggity dog! @theroastgrillhotweiners
  • Char-Grill: Slip your order down the slide and get your glizzy Carolina-style with a Carolina Packers red dog across a smattering of outposts around town. Pro tip: Always wash down your dog with a shake. @char_grill1960
Choo on This

Choo on This

by | Aug 11, 2022 | Eat, July 2022/August 2022

Top Raleigh food truck CockADoodleMoo partners with Avenue to bring CockADoodleMoo at The Avenue at the now-closed Hillsborough Street Snoopy’s.

CockADoodleMoo, Raleigh! In uplifting news, we snooped for the scoop on what’s coming to the now-shuttered OG Hillsborough Street Snoopy’s spot. CockADoodleMoo owner Allison Hensgen and chef/owner Justus Wollbrinck have partnered with The Avenue to bring CockADoodleMoo at The Avenue to the corner of Hillsborough Street and Glenwood Avenue within the next 60 to 90 days.

Rated a top three food truck in Raleigh known for dishing traditional/global BBQ and gourmet sandos (“if it ain’t all over your face, you ain’t eating it right!”) and its commitment to fresh all-natural local ingredients + charity, community and culture, the food truck expansion promises to be a welcome—and juicy!—addition to the Glenwood South scene.

While our hearts broke a little bit when the legendary hot dog spot and late-night savior announced its closing in March 2021 (franks for the memories!), we’re not mad at the thought of swapping those late-night dogs after a night out with ribs, wings, BBQ sandwiches, crispy mac ’n’ cheese (!), and more.