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Coney Dogs Research Paper

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Ah, a day at the ball park. Nothing more American than going to a baseball game, drinking a beer and eating a hot dog. Guess where that tradition started? Detroit, baby. Well, Livonia to be more specific, but it was popularized at Detroit Tiger Stadium in the 50’s. A meat-packing company called Hygrade Food Products won a competition in 1959 to be the hot dog supplier for the team. They started a contest at the company for the name for the hot dogs. Mary Ann Kurk, one of Hygrade Food Products sales people at the time, won the contest with the name “Ball Park Franks”. So then next time you eat a ball park frank at a game, know that Detroit ha influenced on one of the most iconic sports foods in America.

CONEY DOG coneys1 Sure, coney dogs are …show more content…

They’re so good that pizza places make specialty pizzas that are solely just the corners. Once you’ve eaten Jet’s Pizza’s 8 Corner Pizza, there is no need to try any other pizza. Nothing compares.

THE HANI
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When you go to National Coney Island, you either buy a coney dog or a Hani. It’s a rivalry within a restaurant between people that are fresh out of the bars and looking for fill up at 3 a.m. I’m more of a coney dog guy, but I can’t diss the Hani.

The Hani is made with crispy fried chicken tenderloins, cheeses, lettuce, tomato and mayo sauce rolled in a soft pita. It’s such a great food to eat for lunch, dinner or early in the morning when you still have to soak up all that beer and liquor you just guzzled down at the bar down the street. Not matter if you’re drunk or sober, the Hani is a food that has Detroit all over it.

PACZKI’S
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Have no idea how to even say that? It’s pronounced (Poonch-hey) and it’s a staple every year in Detroit and Hamtramack. On Fat Tuesday/Mardi Gras, local bakers will make Pacski’s. They’re pastry like creations that have a gigantic calories and fat count. People brag about how many they can eat in a day. Some people I know have eaten at least 12 in a …show more content…

The moment I mention the name to places beyond Detroit, I get the typical Insane Clown Posse reference. Sorry to burst your bubble. but Faygo is delicious. They have more flavors than anyone. Flavors that you couldn’t possibly imagine. The great thing about it being a local drink is that they can team up with 7/11 to make personalized Slurpee’s that are only available around these parts.

If you happen by some Faygo in California, give it a try. If you see Red Pop or Rock N Rye, it is your missions to buy it, pour it in a glass, ad some ice, and experience a soda pop that will change your mind.

BEER
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Jason “Khal Drogo” Momoa enjoying a delicious New Holland Brewing beer
Detroit/Michigan is one of the biggest craft beer hubs in the country. I could walk into any part store in he area and there will be a sign stating “Brewed in Michigan” and below it will be racks of so much different kinds of beer that it feels like Willy Wonka for adults. If you love craft beer, check out to see if any of these are on your buying

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