overhead shot of a variety of unique hot dogs on a slate background - JeniFoto/Shutterstock The origin of hot dog buns is shrouded in mystery. There are at least three competing theories about who ...

While the age of immediate access to all available knowledge has stolen the mystique from many things in the world, the hot dog remains a mystery in many ways. Is it a sandwich? What exactly is it ...

Kat Thompson is the audience editor of Eater’s Southern California/Southwest region. It is the curse of the backyard barbecue: the ratio of hot dogs to buns is always off. By the end of the evening, ...

A plate of poppy seed hot dog buns rests next to hot dogs and various toppings - Bhofack2/Getty Images Hot dog and bun manufacturers have course-corrected since Steve Martin crashed out in his movie ...

National Hot Dog Day is July 16, 2025. There is some debate about where the hot dog bun originated, but it likely began in the early 1900s. Hot dog bun options range from simple amendments to the ...

The hot dog is a summertime staple, an easy precooked meat to throw on the grill at the backyard barbecue. And no matter what snobs say, it's endlessly customizable. You can put whatever you want on ...