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How the Coney Dog Became Detroit's Signature Food
Served at weddings, parties, even funerals, the chili-doused bundle of goodness offers insight into Detroit's history.
New York's Coney Island is renowned for its hot dog, even hosting the annual eating contest devoted to stuffing as many Nathan's as possible into your stomach.
But at the turn of the century, a wave of immigrants brought those same dogs to Detroit, and they've since become one of the most beloved dishes in Motor City. "Coney dogs are Detroit's signature food," says Katherine Yung, who co-wrote the new book Coney Detroit with Joe Grimm.