Press

Join the Fight for Pittsburgh Food Trucks
October 14, 2012
by Pittsburghlar

There is a current issue of political importance, however, that renewed my appetite and rallied my hunger for change…

New website, talks, law keep Pittsburgh’s food truck scene moving forward
October 4, 2012
by Bob Batz Jr. and Marlene Parrish, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh’s fledgling food truck scene is moving forward…

PGH Mobile Food coalition wants to bring more food trucks to Pittsburgh
October 3, 2012
by Andrew Moore, Pop City

The PGH Mobile Food coalition includes the Franktuary, Oh My Grill, BRGR, PGH Taco Truck, Fukuda, Dozen Food Truck, and Zum Zum food trucks.

Food trucks rally to change Pittsburgh’s rules for mobile vendors
October 1, 2012
by AmyJo Brown, Pittsburgh City Paper

Pittsburgh’s food trucks are getting organized…

Food Truck Fridays start tomorrow
August 16, 2012
by Bob Batz Jr., Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Says Bar Marco’s Bobby Fry, ‘Every Friday thereafter we look to host food trucks, free of charge…

Meals on Wheels: Pittsburgh’s food truck community is growing despite regulations meant to keep it at bay
August 8, 2012
by AmyJo Brown, Pittsburgh City Paper

I think Pittsburghers are ready for it and want it…

City’s first food truck roundup set for Saturday
July 26, 2012
by Bob Batz Jr., Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh has lagged behind some cities in having a variety of food trucks and food truck gatherings…

New food trucks debut in Lawrenceville roundup
July 24, 2012
by Michael Machosky, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

The event is being hosted by Franktuary…

Pgh Dining: Franktuary Food Truck
July 16, 2012
by Ashley, A Dash of Spectacular

I hope this is the beginning of a long line of food trucking in Pittsburgh. Let’s make it happen, people!

Lawrenceville infill developments closing gaps in the neighborhood; Franktuary coming to Butler
June 6, 2012
by Andrew Moore, Pop City

…he has found a tenant in the popular Franktuary hot dog shop…

Hot dogs go gourmet in Pittsburgh
January 24, 2012
by Tim Schooley, The Pittsburgh Business Times

Franktuary, among Pittsburgh’s best champions of the hot dog, is eyeing a second location at the moment…

The Franktuary truck.
October 12, 2011
by JQS, Eatsburgh.com

It’s an informal setting for an informal food, even when the little tubes of meat get dressed up.

Franktuary: a haven for hot dog lovers
September 22, 2011
by Zach Kuntz, The Duquesne Duke

The Franktuary, opened in 2004, has won numerous awards for its themed and specialty hot dogs…

Meals on Wheels: Franktuary
September 7, 2011
by CBS Pittsburgh

…Franktuary has taught me one thing: Pittsburgh needs more food trucks.

Pittsburgh more than steel: Franktuary
August 16, 2011
by Delta Sky Mag

…this place is frankly a must-see (pun intended).

The food truck trend is slow to reach here…
July 7, 2011
by Diana Nelson Jones, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

If the food truck movement were a race, Pittsburgh would still be tinkering with the engine.

PETA’s Top Five Veggie Dogs
June 21, 2011
by PETA

If you revere both tradition and hot dogs, Franktuary in Pittsburgh is where you want to be.

Jane Street a foodie’s truck stop
June 2, 2011
by Diana Nelson Jones, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The food truck movement, which has grown so fast in other cities that the original guys are seething over the band wagon effect, is still in training pants here.

The case for more food trucks in Pittsburgh
June 1, 2011
by Andrew Moore, Pop City

Construction workers join engineers, graphic designers, and hospital staff in this South Side parking-lot for a quick bite to eat from the Franktuary Food Truck.

Pittsburgh’s Own Wieners-on-Wheels
May 26, 2011
by Lauren Daley, Pittsburgh City Paper

Fans of Franktuary now have another location besides a Downtown church to praise their love of wieners: the roving Franktuary truck.

Cheap Eats in Downtown Pittsburgh
March 9, 2011
by Elaine Labalme, Pop City

…guaranteed to get you in and out in under an hour for less than ten dollars is Franktuary.

Giving a restaurant the right name
March 6, 2011
by China Millman, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

…the Downtown eatery is still going strong, proving that a great hot dog by any other name is just as delicious.

Mmmm…local.
March 2, 2011
by Andrew Huntley, Wanderjahr

…the staff at Franktuary are some of the nicest people you will meet in a restaurant staff.

DishTrip 3: Pittsburgh
February 3, 2011
by Mary, Danielle, Jay, and Gary, DishTrip.com

They pride themselves in their use of organic grass fed beef and local ingredients.

The Burgh Bulge
February 3, 2011
by Ben Schulman, Gapers Block

a Hot Doug’s-cousin called the Franktuary

My Pittsburgh Resolutions, #2
January 2011
by Virginia Montanez, Pittsburgh Magazine

I resolve to eat at the Franktuary because I am embarrassed to admit, I’ve never been there.

$6 Snacks: Franktuary
January 7, 2011
by Sarah Steimer, So Hungry I Could Blog

Their care for the planet coupled with how downright delicious their food is makes it obvious why they’ve gotten rave reviews from Pittsburgh publications and ‘nobodies’ alike.

Politicians’ Top 10 Promises Gone Wrong
December 17, 2010
by John Stossel, Fox News

No one sees a tank and thinks, ‘Oh, I’ll go downtown for lunch.’

Wandering: Franktuary
October 8, 2010
by Beth, Belle Squeaks

Yet, there’s something about the atmosphere of the joint as well as the quality of the food that speaks to a more authentic, pure, and accepting place. It’s as though one of the “cool” kids pulled out a seat at that lunch table and beckoned you (yes, You!) over.

Franktuary Mobile Takes to the Open Road
August 31, 2010
by Deborah McDonald, Examiner.com

Franktuary… has morphed from a rather simple ‘hot dog-on-a-bun’ operation to one of the hippest, most diverse lunch spots in town.

Casual Spots Gain Favor with Chefs
August 29, 2010
by China Millman, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Actress Katherine Heigl bought out the contents of the truck for cast and crew filming ‘One for the Money’.

Hot Dog! That’s a Good Hot Dog!
August 13, 2010
by PittsburGhirl, Taste of Pittsburgh

A charming little basement joint, this place screamed ‘hipster’ in an absolutely outstanding way.

Franktuary is Taking it to the Streets
August 6, 2010
by Jennifer Szweda Jordan, The Allegheny Front

I couldn’t stop thinking or talking about Franktuary’s dogs… I’m pretty sure we’re all converts now.

A Six-Wheeled Diesel Vending Truck

July 22, 2010
by Margi Shrum, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Follow Franktuary at twitter.com/franktuary.

Getchyer Cheap Summer Eats.

July 22, 2010
by Post-Gazette, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Dave & Andy’s at Franktuary.

Franktuary

July 9, 2010
by Brett Wiewiora, Only in Pgh

Franktuary, located at 325 Oliver Ave Downtown, is awesome. Try the Locavore–it will change your life.

The Best Burgers and Hot Dogs in Pittsburgh
June 30, 2010
by Elaine Labalme, Pop City

Leading the way on these dog days is Franktuary, tucked under an Episcopal church in downtown Pittsburgh.

Pittsburgh Magazine’s Best Restaurants Party Held
May 30, 2010
by Kate Guerriero, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Those responsible for inducing our food coma included Umi, The Hyeholde, Rita’s Italian Ice in the South Side, Dinette, Seviche, Franktuary, and The Harris Grill.

Pittsburgh Vendors Go to the Customers

May 19, 2010
by Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Franktuary — a Downtown-based hot-dog shop located in the back of the historic Trinity Episcopal Cathedral — is about to take its frankfurter show on the road.

The Hip Guide To Pittsburgh

February 24, 2010
by Elaine LaBalme, PopCityMedia.com

…favorite food fetish, however, may be the “locavore” at Franktuary, a downtown hot dog emporium where the local organic dog with chopped onions and Miller’s Mustard (another local confection) is a loco treat.

Hot dog loses its kid-safe status

February 24, 2010
by Eric Heyl, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Megan Lindsey, owner of the Franktuary on Oliver Avenue, Downtown, said parents who bring their kids there do not have to fear for their lives.

“We’ve always taken great care here to make sure that children survive their meal,” she said.

Frankly, Franktuary

January 24, 2010
by Lauren Bracey, Burghilicious.com

Co-owners Tim Tobitsch and Megan Lindsey opened their little hot dog shop five years ago in the basement of Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in downtown Pittsburgh. At the time, it was a New York-inspired food enterprise that didn’t require a ton of experience in the food business or fancy kitchen equipment. Today, it’s one of downtown Pittsburgh’s hippest and most diverse lunch spots, serving hot dogs, soups, pierogies and more to everyone from homeless people to condo owners, bike messengers to office workers.

Dear Mr. President: Support small business impacted by the G-20

October 28, 2009
by PopCity, PopCityMedia.com

We love Franktuary for many reasons. The Downtown lunch spot is unbeatable when it comes to veggie dogs done up Chicago-style; organic, grass-finished, local beef dogs; and ice cream floats that turn any ordinary afternoon into a celebration. Now, Franktuary’s owners are doing the impossible and making the eatery even cooler by reaching out to President Obama (again).

Dog Days of Summer

July 13, 2009
by Todd Krise, LocalSteal.com

Review: The ‘Locavore’ at Franktuary

July 4, 2009
by Mike Beattie, FoodBurgh.com

Franktuary is actually a tiny lunch stop downtown near PNC Center between Wood and Smithfield (though I had trouble finding it). Three college friends from Grove City created the concept after participating in a quirky hot-dog-centric social group.

Hot Spot: Franktuary

March 19, 2009
by Kristina Martin, The Globe (PPU)

Lunching at the Franktuary

March 4, 2009
by Mandy McFadden, eatPGH.blogspot.com

A heavenly experience to say the least.

Munch goes to Franktuary

February 19, 2009
by Munch, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The party of five Munchers sampled six different hot dogs and one wrap, along with several side dishes. The menu offers not only all-beef hot dogs and vegan veggie dogs, but also salads, chicken wraps, soups and fruit shakes… Let it also be said… Franktuary has an excellent drink selection

Hot Dog Sanctuary

January 5, 2009
by Dan, Lux Magazine

It’s 2009 and the Franktuary has revolutionized the hot dog business just in time for all those resolutions. Resolutions that span the gamut from “eat more hot dogs” to “get hot dogs conveniently delivered to my office every day for lunch.”

Downtown Magic

Holiday 2008
by Jill Cueni-Cohen, Table Magazine

Go Guide: Pittsburgh

September 2008
Compiled by Andy Mulkerin, Go Magazine

Franktuary takes hot dogs religiously

August 14, 2008
by Kellie B. Gormly, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

There’s a good reason for all of the spiritual puns in this Downtown hot dog shop. Franktuary is in the back of the historic Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, along Oliver Avenue.

Pittsburgh City Council announces ‘Franktuary Day In The City of Pittsburgh’

July 15, 2008
Sponsored by Councilman William Peduto (scroll down to #202 if you follow the link)

On The Side: Sausage Poll

April 17, 2008
by Melissa Meinzer, Pittsburgh City Paper

Generally, voting early and often is considered bad form. But at Franktuary, a Downtown church-basement hot-dog joint, folks hungry to weigh in for Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama can do so every lunch break, if they like.

www.BarackObama.com – Barackwurst Video

April 11, 2008
By Gregory Hauenstein, Obama For America

WPXI Evening News: PA Sausage Poll Coverage

March 31, 2008
by Andy Gastmeyer, WPXI.com

Both Dems are wieners in hot dog shop politics

March 29, 2008
by Mike Wereschagin, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

Franktuary, a gourmet hot dog shop in the 300 block of Oliver Avenue, Downtown, has begun offering two new creations: the Barackwurst and the Hillbasa. Adorning both are red, white and blue condiments.

Dave & Dave: Franktuary

April 17, 2007
WQED’s Dave & Dave visit Franktuary.

Food for thought: Hot dog bullies don’t spare the mustard

October 31, 2006
Editorial, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

For months, the hot dog bullies from Miami pursued their federal lawsuit against our humble Pittsburgh sausage purveyors, who had pro-bono representation (hold the woe for those good lawyers). But, frankly, the folks at Hot D***a had enough and decided to turn the other cheek — not to mention the bun — and settle the suit.

Pittsburgh TODAY Live – Franktuary Interview

January 3, 2006
Hosted by Jennifer Antkowiak, KDKA

Pittsburgh Weekly – Franktuary Interview

November 26, 2005
Hosted by Lisa Alexander, KDKA Radio

The Food Network

Recipe for Success
November 8 & 9; December 4; December 17, 2005

The Food Network takes a closer look at innovative restaurant concepts and the creative minds behind them. In this episode a just-opened Franktuary is featured.

Hot D***a is yet another Pittsburgh weiner winner

November 3, 2005
by Michael Machosky, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

With D’s Six Packs & Dogz, Lu Lu’s Red Hots and now Hot D***a all serving knockout dogs, Chicago — the traditional home of the dog — better start watching its back.

Frankfurter gets unique attention from Pittsburgh vendors

July 14, 2005
by Michael Mastroianni, Pittsburgh Tribune-Review

A few blocks south is a unique dining experience: a hot-dog stand contained within an active church. Hot D***a is ensconced in the basement of Trinity Cathedral on Oliver Ave., the former location of a bookstore…

A heaven for hot dog lovers

June 10, 2005

by Heidi Price, Washington Observer-Reporter

A Frank Discussion

April 2005
by Stephen Segal, Pittsburgh Magazine

Man does not live by bun alone

October 28, 2004
by Bob Batz Jr., Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

An unorthodox hot dog and fruit shake shop has opened in the “catacombs” of Trinity Cathedral, Downtown. Its name:

Hot D***a.

Its creed:

“Franks be to God!”