Over a half century ago when Jimmy, the Original, started what would become one of the most popular hot dog stands ever in Chicago. Continuing that tradition Frank, son Jimmy, and a team of long time managers have produced tremendous consistency and continuous quality. Guys like Billy Randazzo showed up 50 years ago to help put in the floor and never left. That’s just an example of the loyal management team at Jimmy’s. There is also the philanthropic side of the business, as Frank puts on the Santa gear and heads up the Toys For Tots campaign.
Inducted on 17th Aug 2006
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Man-Jo-Vin's
In 1953, three brothers; Manny, Joe and Vince Nuccio, started up a new restaurant called Man-Jo-Vin’s Drive-In near what would be later called Roscoe Village on Chicago’s Northside. They originally sold pizza, Vienna Beef hot dogs, and other menu specialties as business took off. The brothers eventually hired Nunzio Miceli, a young energetic Sicilian immigrant. ...
Hippos
In the late Eighties the Lukas family set up shop in the Detroit burbs. Twenty years later, Hippo’s Hot Dogs has become a major part of the fast food scene and has not only gained the praise of their customers but has also garnered many awards. Voted best hot dog by the Detroit Free Press ...
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