G&A Restaurant is one of the many great American hot dog stands located in Baltimore. Located on the corner of Baltimore’s famous food district, G&A is an iconic hot dog stand that has appeared on *Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives* where Guy Fieri tried one of their famous Coney Island hot dogs and their local “crazy meat” chili, which is a favorite among Baltimore residents.
The hot dog stand was founded in 1927 by Greek immigrant Gregory Theakmakus. Theakmakus quickly garnered success after creating a unique recipe for chili that would serve as a great compliment to his hot dogs. Over eighty years later, his nephew, Andy Farantos, continues to serve the same chili recipe that has kept the stand in business, as well as the same hot dog recipes that Gregory perfected.
Fieri was impressed by the way Andy was able to prepare the hot dogs. He was able to grab three to four dogs in each hand which shows the level of efficiency that the restaurant has. The explosion of flavor that comes from the G&A hot dog hot dog comes from the Coney Island chili sauce. It is a family recipe that is kept a secret from even Guy Fieri, and it is a rich meat chili that is combined with chili powder, celery salt, and miscellaneous spices.
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Detailed attention goes into preparing the fresh ground beef, cooking it, and then adding the blended secret spices. Guy appreciates the making of the sauce, describing its smell and taste, especially before it is poured on the hot dog. Guy enjoys the hot dog served on a perfectly steamed bun with onions, declaring it a masterpiece. He calls the hot dog a steal at $1.90 for a “nice and juicy” embodiment of the “crazy meat concoction.”
Guy’s journey does not stop here. Andy also tells him about another of the restaurant’s specialties that Baltimore locals have taken a liking to – the fries with gravy. The mix of french fries and homemade gravy is surprisingly delicious.
But Savarese’s Kitchen doesn’t only offer hot dogs; sliders are fan favorites too. These are prepared in clarified butter and have onion steam flavor. The Coney Island Burger offers a unique take on an American classic. This consists of ground beef, eggs, and a few other selected ingredients topped with the house special Coney sauce. The Coney Island Burger is the standout of the menu.
G&A Restaurant shows what longevity in business means. The hot dogs remind customers of the establishment’s history and make it a place worth going to again and again. G&A has been a favorite among families for generations, and it is no wonder Guy Fieri visited – he is known for eating at places that represent what old school diners are all about.