There's a chill in the air, and the leaves are turning, but the surest sign that fall is really here is "Hot Dog Day," when Port Townsend's Dogs-A-Foot closes for the season.
The popular downtown …
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Staff and students from Jefferson Community School enjoyed a community lunch celebrating "Hot Dog Day" and contributing to the food bank. Pictured are (from left) JCS staff Marc Weinblatt, Rita Hemsley, student Michaela Hemsley and Craig Frick. Photo by Libby Wennstrom
Hot dog aficionado Alan Merralls gets his last "fix" at his favorite Port Townsend eatery before Dogs-A-Foot closes for the winter. Photo by Libby Wennstrom
There's a chill in the air, and the leaves are turning, but the surest sign that fall is really here is "Hot Dog Day," when Port Townsend's Dogs-A-Foot closes for the season.
The popular downtown hot dog stand had a long-running tradition of free hot dogs on its last day before closing for the winter. After purchasing the business in 2015, owners Scott and Robin Rogers wanted to do things a little differently and made the event a by-donation fundraiser, with all proceeds from pay-what-you-can closing-day sales going to the Port Townsend Food Bank.
This year's event raised more than $800, compared to the $500 raised last year. The owners think that word has gotten out about the event and hope it continues to grow. The business also donated food to the Port Townsend Food Bank as part of closing for the season.
Self-described loyal customer Alan Merralls was on hand for his last hot-dog lunch of 2016. “This is my favorite restaurant in all the world,” said Merralls. “Look at the view!”
Jefferson Community School (JCS), located nearby, brought 30 students over for an all-school lunch, instead of its usual Wednesday barbecue. Rita Hemsley, JCS head of school, had encouraged students to donate to the food bank and stayed to enjoy a dog herself.
Employees from downtown businesses were among the customers who came to say good-bye; the "Top Dog" chili dog was popular. On Wednesday night, the Rogers packed up the trailers, tables and benches, leaving only an empty gravel lot until, like the swallows of Capistrano, the hot dogs return next spring.
