Gourmet hot dog eatery in Delaware closes after less than a year
DELAWARE, Ohio (WCMH) -- Local restaurateurs who own a series of downtown Delaware eateries have closed their gourmet hot dog and craft cocktail joint after less than a year of business.
Lazy Dawg Restaurant and Bar has permanently shuttered at 12 W. Williams St. in Delaware after opening last year at the end of June. The eatery was just around the corner from owners Xue Qin and Xue Gong's three other downtown Delaware restaurants, Typhoon Asian Fusion, Mashida Chicken and Yokai Ramen Bistro.
"We regret to inform you that our business will be closing permanently," Lazy Dawg announced on social media late last year. "We want to express our deepest gratitude to all our customers for their support and loyalty. It has been a privilege to serve you, and we cherish the relationships we have built."
It's unclear when exactly the Delaware hot dog restaurant welcomed patrons for the last time.
The menu featured a selection of "favorite dawgs," from the Boston-Style wiener with baked beans and onion, to the "Cheeto n Cheddar" with corn relish and cheddar cheese Cheetos. Other dogs included the Cuban with ham and Swiss cheese, the "Chili Mac" with mac n' cheese and chili green onion, the "Wild Buffalo" with coleslaw and blue cheese, and many more.
Customers could also opt for Lazy Dawg's seafood brioche, like the Maine New England Roll served with lobster, mayo, celery, Masago and green onion. Craft cocktails, non-alcoholic beverages and a selection of sides rounded out the menu.
The restaurant opened as several other hot dog eateries expanded in central Ohio, while some shuttered. Dirty Frank's, the fan-favorite hot dog palace, opened another location in Worthington. The new joint marked Dirty Frank's third brick-and-mortar location after the first opened in 2009 and the second opened in Hollywood Casino Columbus in 2021.
Weenie Wonder, a fast-casual eatery serving hot dogs and milkshakes, closed its Dublin and Easton locations. The first restaurant opened at Bridge Park in 2022 and a second location followed at Easton in 2023. Both locations were adjacent to Pins Mechanical Co.