The Windmill (hot dog stand)
| The Windmill | |
|---|---|
| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 1964 |
| Street address | 200 Ocean Ave. (location of the first restaurant of the chain) |
| City | Long Branch |
| State | New Jersey |
| Postal code/ZIP | 07740 |
| Country | United States |
The Windmill is a chain of restaurants located mostly near the Jersey Shore known for its hot dogs and other fast food. The original location, a windmill shaped building in Long Branch, New Jersey, was built and opened in 1964.[1] Leo and Ed Levine bought the restaurant in 1976, and opened a second location in Belmar, New Jersey three years later.[1] Since that time, WindMill Gourmet Fast Foods has grown to include 8 locations—4 franchises and 4 owned by the family. George James in The New York Times writes, "Aside from Sabrett, the family-owned hot dog manufacturer based in New Jersey that makes the Windmill hot dog, the Levines probably constitute the largest wiener dynasty in the state."[2] The Windmill's Hotdog style is a Jersey Shore variant of Kosher style flat grilled.
The Windmill's Long Branch location is known for its fierce competition with nearby Max's Famous Hotdogs.[3] The Windmill claims it is a favorite of Bruce Springsteen. The company sponsors an annual hot dog eating contest in Lake Como, New Jersey.[4]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Carmody, Dennis P. (2005-06-19). "Banking on the hot dog". Asbury Park Press: pp. B1.
- ^ James, George (1998-05-24). "An Empire Built on Hot Dogs". The New York Times. http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9C0DE4DF1039F937A15756C0A96E958260.
- ^ Robert Santelli (2006). Guide to the Jersey Shore: From Sandy Hook to Cape May. Globe Pequot Press. pp. 211.
- ^ Peter Genovese (2007). New Jersey Curiosities. Globe Pequot Press. pp. 116. ISBN 9780762741120. http://books.google.com/books?id=tudmT08W9xMC&pg=PA116&dq=windmill+%22hot+dog%22&sig=ACfU3U3bnfheBpVUs6TCixr8yF8TMFIm3A.
[edit] External links
- The Windmill Official Website
- Pictorial blog road trip of Monmouth County and the Windmill
- Serious Eats Guide To Regional American Hotdogs
Coordinates: 40°17′53″N 73°58′45″W / 40.29802°N 73.979292°W
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