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Best Hot Dogs – Mel’s Hot Dogs

It’s no surprise that Mel’s won for best hot dog, they’ve been an institution in Tampa for nearly a quarter of a century. My experience prompts me to recommend one of the specialty dogs.

I was happy that 5 Guys made runner-up in this category. Their dogs are neglected, and they don’t have the specialty greats [...]

Mel Is Moving On

Tommy in Old Seminole Heights alerts us that Mel of Mel Hot Dogs is looking to sell.

As I mentioned in a previous post I want to like Mel’s Hot Dogs I just wasn’t impressed with my first visit. In the comments Joel prompted me to try one of their specialty dogs, so yesterday afternoon I did just that.

This time I tried the Mighty Mel. This is a much more satisfactory dog [...]

Mel’s Hot Dogs

I don’t get it. Everyone told me I had to try Mel’s Hot Dogs. Delicious! they said. And so, last week I found myself on Busch Boulevard around lunchtime and drove over to Mel’s.

I had a chili dog basket. It was a perfectly adequate dog, but I’m not sure why this restaurant gets all the [...]

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