

“She packed up, and out the door she went,” Paavo said. Schuyler left The Corner Bar thinking about what she was going to eat next. “She was saying she could have gotten to 75 if she didn’t have the pitcher of water,” Vanaman said. Joey Chestnut, who has won the Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest held annually on the Fourth of July 14 times, ate 36 chili dogs at The Corner Bar in 2006. The previous record was set by another competitive eater, Tim “Eater X” Janus, who ate 43 1/2 chili dogs in 2006. “Can I come back and do it again?” Schuyler asked staff members after accomplishing her feat. In 22 minutes, she ate 50 dogs.” Molly Schuyler set a record at Rockford Corner Bar by eating 50 chili dogs in 22 minutes on July 7, 2021. “Actually had 44 in 19 minutes,” Paavo said. Schuyler ate 50 chili dogs in 22 minutes. “She just came in and all business,” Vanaman said. Schuyler showed up with a camera and a serious appetite. “You have to eat 12 hot dogs (chili dogs) in four hours to make it on there.”Ī new record was set Wednesday by competitive eater Molly Schuyler. “It’s going on 6,000 names on the wall there,” said John Vanaman, the general manager at The Corner Bar. From our uncured 100 Beef, Pork & Beef, and Turkey varieties to our original lineup, Sugardale hot dogs offer all the flavorful fun in a bun you’ve come to expect. Proudly made in the USA since 1920, Sugardale hot dogs have delivered knock-it-out-of-the-park flavor for generations. head to the restaurant, seeking a spot in The Corner Bar’s Hall of Fame. Hot Dogs Rediscover Your Love of the Hot Dog. People from all over West Michigan and the U.S. “People come in and say when I was a kid in the ’60s, my dad used to bring me here,” said Lisa Paavo, a server at The Corner Bar. (WOOD) - Nestled on the corner of Courtland Street and Main Street in Rockford, The Corner Bar is the place to go for chili dogs in town. Whenever possible, I try to go for hot dogs that are made with grass-fed beef (read all about that here ), are nitrate and nitrite-free, and are made with real-food ingredients. Well, maybe some mayo, too.ROCKFORD, Mich. Choosing a quality hot dog is KEY in making a hot dog bar that’ll go down in party history Luckily, hot dogs have come a LONG way from when I was a kid. Grab the avocado-lime coleslaw from this recipe for an extra special riff on a coleslaw-topped hot dog.Ĭheese. Nacho cheese (this vegan cheese sauce slathered on a veggie dog would make a super vegan hot dog!)Ĭoleslaw. Heck, someone could make themselves a peanut butter and pickle hot dog and we say go for it! Live it up! There are no wrong hot dogs. The fun of a hot dog bar is that your guests get to do all of the mixing and matching. Actually, you don’t have to do anything-all you have to do is have a well-stocked fridge / pantry, and lay the various toppings that you’ve got on hand on a big table. You can mix and match, or keep it simple. So, what toppings go on hot dogs? The list is truly endless, but here are even more ideas to play around with. There will always be someone who wants just regular old ketchup and mustard-particularly if your backyard BBQ includes members of the under 5 set-so be sure to stock the classics, too. Cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon and green onion? Umm.yeah…all day long! Seriously you cannot lose here folks. The beauty of a hot dog bar is that you can use anything in your fridge, chop it up and instantly come up with a new flavor profile for what was once a boring hot dog. Sriracha mayo (literally just stir together sriracha and mayo), jalapeño, pickled carrots, and cilantro.Ī Perfectly Grilled Hot Dog, Made Even Better Sauerkraut, curry mustard (stir together a little curry powder + Dijon mustard), and everything bagel seasoning. The Chicago Dog! Pickled peppers, diced tomatoes, yellow mustard, and chopped onions. The I Wish We Were in Mexico Hot Dog! Grilled corn, cotija cheese, cilantro, and mayo. The Italian-American Hot Dog! Grilled onions and bell peppers, ketchup, and pepperoncinis. The I Wish We Were in Hawaii Hot Dog! Grilled pineapple, red onions, and teriyaki sauce. Here’s where the hot dog bar comes in-guests can take their fresh-off-the-grill hot dog over to a table loaded with toppings and they can dive in and go nuts! You can probably even make a hot dog bar out of random topping-esque things you have in the pantry, but we’ve got a few of our favorite hot dog topping ideas to get you started: Grill them up beautifully, plop them in a sturdy bun, and your work is done. Since you’re cooking for a crowd, get some veggie dogs, too! That way you’ll feel certain that most everyone will be able to enjoy the hot dog bar. Try asking your favorite local butcher for really good hot dogs if you really want to go all out, or just grab the best (All Beef) you can get at the grocery store. If you aren’t familiar with the genius of the hot dog bar, let us fill you in! First, get yourself some great hot dogs-don’t skimp and buy subpar hot dogs, they are the star of the show.
