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Wappingers Falls' City Dogs Strives For Win In DVlicious Hot Dog Contest

WAPPINGERS FALLS, N.Y. - The classic hot dog, in all its bronzed, charred perfection, holds a special place in the hearts – and stomachs -- of most Americans, especially come summer. July, in fact, is National Hot Dog Month, thanks to the designation by the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council. 

City Dogs Manager Christie Lofaro, left, and Anamile Gomez show off some "hot" dogs.

City Dogs Manager Christie Lofaro, left, and Anamile Gomez show off some "hot" dogs.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
One of the dogs from City Dogs in Wappingers Falls.

One of the dogs from City Dogs in Wappingers Falls.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
A customer grabs a couple of dogs for lunch on a hot day.

A customer grabs a couple of dogs for lunch on a hot day.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
A hot dog smothered in cheese from City Dogs.

A hot dog smothered in cheese from City Dogs.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
One of the specialty hot dogs from City Dogs.

One of the specialty hot dogs from City Dogs.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman
City Dogs in Wappingers Falls.

City Dogs in Wappingers Falls.

Photo Credit: Skip Pearlman

Poll
Who Has The Best Hot Dogs In Dutchess?
Final Results Voting Closed

Who Has The Best Hot Dogs In Dutchess?

  • City Dogs, Wappingers Falls
    49%
  • Noshi's Coney Island, Poughkeepsie
    51%

So where’s the best place to slather on the toppings and indulge in the perfect weiner? Daily Voice readers picked two nominees for our DVlicious “Best in Dutchess County,” contest, each of which is being profiled this week.

Read below for what makes each nominee a “top dog,” then let your fingers do the clicking. Keep in mind you can vote multiple times, albeit once per day. Voting ends 4 p.m. Thursday, July 28.

City Dogs, 2653 E Main St, Wappingers Falls, (845) 298-1234

Frank Talk: Owned by Joseph Lofaro and his daughter Christie Lofaro, this eatery has only been open for eight months but already has a devoted following. 

"No one has gourmet hot dogs like us," Christie Lofaro told Daily Voice. "We make the toppings fresh, do everything ourselves. No one makes them like we do... and all beef."

Top This: Most popular toppings include chili cheese -- homemade, of course, said Christie -- as well as gourmet dogs -- there are more than a dozen. One that stands out is the " Sancho," a deep fried, bacon, wrapped jalapeno cheddar dog, with charred jalapenos, Mexican Street corn and cortija cheese. Talk about "hot!"

Sides include parmesan rosemary truffle fries, as well as Hell's Kitchen hush puppies.

City Dogs also specializes in fresh sausages, and kielbasa, including lamb, apple and onion sausage, and basil, garlic and sage sausage. They also have brats and turkey dogs.

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