George’s Coney Island – Worcester, Massachusetts
On the way home from Lynn, Massachusetts, where I visited the greatest mural ever, I made a pit stop in Worcester to “eat here and get gas,” as it were. After filling up my tank I filled up my belly with the works (hold the onions).
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What is Coney Island’s secret? The between-wars ambiance of the building. The unapologetically splendiferous sign. The secret chili sauce. The American love affair with the hot dog. All may have had a part to play in the business’ success…
And a splendiferous sign, it is. The first time I ever saw it in a photograph online, I just knew one day I”d have to visit.
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The hot dogs were tasty. As a matter of fact, I enjoyed them the whole 100+ mile back to the ferry. #heartburn
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I enjoyed my trip to Coney Island and I forsee stopping in again. They’ve been servin’ up dogs since 1918, so I guess plenty of people feel the same.
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George’s Coney Island
158 Southbridge St.
Worcester, MA 01608
On my never-ending “to-do” list 🙂
What’s that brown goop? Some sort of chili sauce?
GOOP?! Richard, i don’t think i like the way you’re talkin’ about my hot dog.
Yea, it was some type of chili sauce. The whole shebang was rather tasty.