Now Open: The Village Dog in Slavic Village

Now dishing up a concise menu of specialty hot dogs: Chicago-style, chili-cheese, Rueben dogs, Polish Boys and more

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Ed McDonald
Dogs for all
Announced over a year ago, the Village Dog (7321 Broadway Ave.) in Slavic Village is finally at the finish line and opens its doors today.

Located in the former Burger Haven building at the intersection of Fleet and Broadway, the Village Dog has transformed a long-neglected parcel into a hip weenie oasis. Owner Donnie DiGeronimo says that the new venture is drive-thru-only, but there is outdoor seating on the newly landscaped plot.

The concise menu offers a variety of hot dog preparations like Chicago-style, chili-cheese, Rueben dogs and Polish Boys. Customers can also build their own from a selection of toppings. There are vegan dogs and chicken tenders as well.

Sides include tater tots, chili-cheese tots, onion rings and fried mac and cheese. For dessert, there is soft-serve ice cream and milkshakes.

“We’re trying to create a nice gathering spot and option for food in that area,” DiGeronimo adds. “This is part of a bigger picture in Slavic Village. We’re participating in a bunch of rejuvenation projects in the area, so this is just another opportunity to get a defunct and destabilized building into a good position for the area.”

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Douglas Trattner

For 20 years, Douglas Trattner has worked as a full-time freelance writer, editor and author. His work on Michael Symon's "Carnivore," "5 in 5" and “Fix it With Food” have earned him three New York Times Best-Selling Author honors, while his longstanding role as Scene dining editor garnered the award of “Best...
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