Callahan's is famous for their hod dog trucks that travel across much of northeast New Jersey as well as for their restaurant on Broad St. in Norwood. Normally the the menu is a bit more limited than the restaurant but my sampling was taken at the Jerseyfest Food Truck Mash-Up held at the Meadowlands Racetrack on June 4th, 2016. It was a stormy evening but that didn't deter the throngs of hungry guests from swarming Callahan's truck, as every hot dog option was available.
I ordered the Super Dog which provides over a foot of their pork/beef blend. It was nicely grilled (not "killed"!!) and dressed with their homemade chili. The chili had a good thick texture though it didn't have any distinctive spiciness or tanginess (it was a bit "ho hum"). My second dog was topped with sauerkraut and bacon pieces which provided a nice smoky flavor. The bun had a hard time holding the massive dog and toppings, but let's face it, the dawg is the star of the show! My guess is that their regular dog, which is still a long 9 inches, would have been handled much better. That's what I get for being greedy!
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