Being able to say we were part of the Evil Wiener’s flight to success, even if it is in a small way, compares to watching my nephew score the winning touchdown. I could not be any prouder and look for any opportunity to tell anyone that they need to run down to 15th and Rio Grande and try one of any of the 15 signature dogs they have to offer. I can only imagine the feeling Jeff, Roger and Anna must have being asked to be highlighted on the Eat Street TV show. Instant national notoriety is what is in store for them when this episode airs.
We were invited to the filming for “Eat Street” that airs on the Food Channel some time in May. I watch these shows all the time and I often laugh at the corny one liners people use when the close up of the big bite comes along. Come to find out that there is no prep time for one to come up with anything but a corny one liner. As soon as we picked up our order from the window we were followed to our seat with the camera capturing every move we made. To be honest I am on a personal quest to find my favorite hot dog but I still have a few to try before I can honestly say which one it is. So when the camera guy asked me a couple of questions after every bite I froze when he asked me which sandwich was my favorite. So I can only imagine what will come out on TV after the editors get a hold of it. One thing I know for sure and that is the Mary’s line will be aired with zero cuts, everyone busted out laughing including the camera guy after they asked her what she thought.
Being a film maker myself I love the filming process, the boom mic, the camera and light, all the commotion that goes on to get the right shot makes for one exciting time. Couple all that with the fact that this was all for some good friends and one day I can look back and say “I remember when Roger and Jeff pulled into the Starbucks parking lot with the retired FedEx truck with an amazing vision” and after an hour or so they decided to give me a chance to be part of this great ride.
Don’t forget Wiener Lover Wednesday’s, come on down you’ll fall in love at first bite.