Nathan's at Walmarts

[REDCART]

Does anyone know what happened to the Nathan's at Walmarts (CR466)? The hot dogs, fries, fish & chips were always excellent. We would sometimes go just for the hot dogs, and then since we were there, would shop in Walmarts, rather than the other way around.

[logdog]

They closed about 6-8 months ago. No forewarning. No relocation. I was there one day for my monthly Nathan's fix and some shopping and everything was gone. I also find myself going to Walmart less since Nathan's closed.

[CaliforniaGirl]

Loved those Nathan's hot dogs. I went through withdrawal when they closed. Now I make my own - Hebrew National quarter pound hot dogs in Pepperidge Farms Soft Kaiser rolls. Delish. If they weren't so bad for you I would have them every day.

[BogeyBoy]

Loved those Nathan's hot dogs. I went through withdrawal when they closed. Now I make my own - Hebrew National quarter pound hot dogs in Pepperidge Farms Soft Kaiser rolls. Delish. If they weren't so bad for you I would have them every day.

Buy the Nathan's in natural casing at Publix. Just like going to Coney Island.

[REDCART]

We've been using Boar's Head in natural casings. They're good but those Nathan's dogs right off the grill were the best!

[brostholder]

Buy the Nathan's in natural casing at Publix. Just like going to Coney Island.
Two hot dogs with mustard and sauerkraut and a doctor brown's black cherry soda at Nathans, then a walk down the block to Shatskin Knishes. Sigh!!!

[REDCART]

Two hot dogs with mustard and sauerkraut and a doctor brown's black cherry soda at Nathans, then a walk down the block to Shatskin Knishes. Sigh!!!

While you’re reminiscing, ever been to Yonah Schimmel's on East Houston, (two blocks from Katz's Deli) for knishes? They've got over a dozen different varieties. Knishes and egg creams are all they do, and they've survived there for more than 100 years.

[rn_4tots]

I worked at Walmart and found out that there was a lease dispute between Walmart and person(s) who leased the space...one day they just closed shop and that was that...:sad:

[barb1191]

The New York Deli in the Southern Trace Plaza has Nathan hot dogs. Tried one the other day and was yummy. True, not a healthy diet but good every once in awhile can't hurt, huh?.....b

[REDCART]

My search for a replacement for the Nathan's that closed in Walmarts continues. Today we tried Ollie's in the Bella Cruz shopping center. While they do sell Nathan's franks, in addition to frozen yogurt, they're microwaved and not really worth the trip. I've yet to try a Nathan's dog at Gandolfo's but it looks like options for a good hot dog in TV are pretty sparse these days.

[2BNTV]

While you’re reminiscing, ever been to Yonah Schimmel's on East Houston, (two blocks from Katz's Deli) for knishes? They've got over a dozen different varieties. Knishes and egg creams are all they do, and they've survived there for more than 100 years.

I used to make chocolate and vanilla egg creams in my father and mother's luncheonnete back in the fifty's.

There was "Freddy the hot dog man", who sold hot dogs for a dime or 3 for a quarter. They were delicious.

He had a cart that he powered with his horse. WOW - I'm really feeling old and hungry too.

[logdog]

Try the 5 Guys hot dog. It's not a traditional Nathans dog. It's more of a sausage, but boy is it good. I like it with mustard, grilled onions and grilled mushrooms.

[chuckinca]

I like the Hot Dogs at the stand in Home Depot's parking lot.

Here in Lakeport, the K-Mart (the only national retailer in the town), has Nathan's hot dogs at their cafe counter - been there, done that. There is a guy with a hot dog wagon in the Sears Distributor parking lot down the street that is about the best around here.

When I was a kid there was a Willie's Weenie Wagon on Western Ave on the far south side of Chgo that usually had a long line to get a Hot Dog (probably for around a quarter). I understand that Willie's grandson is still selling Hot Dogs but at a different location.


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[Taking it easy]

Kmart you say! Sounds like I'm going shopping at Kmart today. Thanks for the info!

[Chi-Town]

Best hot dog so far in The Villages is from the wagon at Lake Sumter Landing during the nightly entertainment. Jumbo all beef dog and a steamed bun.

[chuckinca]

Kmart you say! Sounds like I'm going shopping at Kmart today. Thanks for the info!


The K-Mart by us in California has Nathans Hot Dogs - don't know about the K-Mart near TV in Belleview.



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[Bill-n-Brillo]

The K-Mart by us in California has Nathans Hot Dogs - don't know about the K-Mart near TV in Belleview.



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Maybe there's a long drive to CA in the offing...... :)

Bill

[chuckinca]

The local K-Mart Nathans Hot Dogs are just about as bad as the Tony Packo's Hot Dogs at the bowling alley in TV.


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[gongoozler]

True, not a healthy diet but good every once in awhile can't hurt, huh?.....b

What it isn't a health food? :a20: Nothing beats a good Nathan's dog and a beer and I always thought that ale is good for what ails ya! :beer3:

[REDCART]

Skip 2. After my disappointing trip to Ollie's yesterday, my wife asked me if I could now take Ollie's off my bucket list? If I was a quick thinker, I would have used the excuse that I was on a mission for TOTV. Amazing what we'll do in retirement to satisfy a craving for a good hot dog.

[nitehawk]

cant wait to go through Orlando airport(MCO)-i go right to Nathans for a hot dog and FF - don't care if its 9am - i still go

[NormaJean]

We are driving 1,100 to Erie, Pa to have their famous Smith's hot dogs. Even in blizzard conditions. :cold:Yummy, bringing as many as we can back with us so no need for us to search TV for awhile anyways. The closest hot dog to it is Boar's Head natural casings hot dogs. It has been awhile since I have had a Nathan's...probably should give it another try.

[zcaveman]

Damn!! I am getting hungry for a good all-beef hot dog!!! Mustard, ketchup, onions and relish and maybe a scoop of baked beans and cole slaw on top!!!

Make it two of them. Chips on the side.

Hell with the cholesterol and other bad things they have.

I don't eat them every day!!

[brostholder]

While you’re reminiscing, ever been to Yonah Schimmel's on East Houston, (two blocks from Katz's Deli) for knishes? They've got over a dozen different varieties. Knishes and egg creams are all they do, and they've survived there for more than 100 years.
Absolutely!!! A hot pastrami sandwich at Katz's (after tipping the guy cutting it so he slips you a piece of pastrami to chew on while he is making your sandwich) and down the block for Schimmel's!! The first time I ordered a corn beef sandwich in Toledo, OH the waitress asked if I wanted mayo on it! Toto, I have a feeling we're not in Kansas anymore!!

[brostholder]

Best hot dog so far in The Villages is from the wagon at Lake Sumter Landing during the nightly entertainment. Jumbo all beef dog and a steamed bun.
I forgot all about him. My wife and I split one from him and it was delicious!

[chuckinca]

The LSL answer to Katie Belle's!


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[REDCART]

Try the 5 Guys hot dog. It's not a traditional Nathans dog. It's more of a sausage, but boy is it good. I like it with mustard, grilled onions and grilled mushrooms.

Following logdog's suggestion, I tried one of 5 Guys hot dogs today with grilled onions and jalapenos. It was a good dog. They split the dogs in half which is probably expedient for cooking, and you can add any number of toppings.

[chuckinca]

edge I'm giving the dog an "11" because not only was it delicious, the french fries on the side didn't hurt either. Split in two and grilled to perfection with only mustard and relish added to it.


That's the way I like them too - but with a bit of chopped onion.


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[REDCART]

Skip 2, We've got to try Gandolfo's. There should be more options for the great hot dog. I was really disappointed when Dee Dee's Dog House folded two years ago. I hear it was not because the dogs were bad, the prices killed them.

[algi45]

Two different stories from employees at Walmart:
Number 1. They just didn't have enough business to make it.
Number 2. They had lease problems with Walmart.

Who knows? It's just amazing that Walmart hasn't filled that space with somebody else after all of this time.