The Hot Wiener Was Invented Here In Rhode Island And You Can Grab One From Baba’s Original New York System In Providence
By Beth Price-Williams|Published July 29, 2022
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Rhode Island’s all about seafood – dishing up some of the best in New England, maybe even the U.S. However, it’s also known as the birthplace of quite a few foods and drinks – from pizza strips and stuffies to coffee milk and Del’s Lemonade. You’ll also find the best hot wieners in Rhode Island, its birthplace.
It’s probably fair to say that every Rhode Islander who loves a good, old-fashioned hot wiener, also known as a New York system, has that one go-to spot to get one.
The hot wiener, after all, has been around a long time, making its debut at the Original New York System in Providence in 1927. It’s credited with creating the hot wiener.
You’ll probably also hear the popular hot dog called the New York System. Hot wieners were often referred to as the New York System to show they were authentic hot dogs, like those served in Coney Island.
If you’re about to order your first hot wiener, make sure it’s an “all the way.” The all the way is the way it was meant to be. All the way hot wieners are hot dogs topped with mustard, onion, meat sauce, and celery salt, sat on a steamed bun.
You can find the hot wiener at countless restaurants in Rhode Island, but make sure you try it at its birthplace, too - Baba’s Original New York System.
Ownership of this beloved Rhode Island institution has changed hands during its rich history. It is currently owned by the Toprak Family, who has stayed true to its famous hot wieners and coffee milk.
Sink your teeth into a famous Original New York System, but one probably won’t be enough, right? Order the two or three wiener special, both of which come with fries and a drink. You might even want to pair it with a classic or a gourmet shake.
While the hot wieners remain the masterpiece of the menu, the classic hot dog joint now features a wide-ranging menu. You can order everything from burgers and wraps to tacos and burritos.
Where’s your favorite place to get a hot wiener in Rhode Island? Let us know in the comments! After you’ve had a hot wiener, you’re probably full of energy right? That makes it the perfect time to head over to this massive shopping destination in Rhode Island.
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