Steve Webb
LOS ANGELES — As of June 23, Papa Cantella’s – new manufacturer of the Official Dodger Dog – is launching the iconic Dodger Dogs in grocery stores across Southern California including Vons, Albertsons, Ralph’s and others. Selling over 350,000 Dodger Dogs since opening day, Papa Cantella’s announced that the stadium favorite will hit supermarket shelves just in time for Fourth of July barbecues.
“We are excited to help fans feel like they’re at Dodger Stadium all summer long with retail packs of Dodger Dog,” said Tony Cantella, President of Papa Cantella’s. “Dodger Dogs have been a Los Angeles staple for decades, and now people can get that quality and nostalgic flavor on their own grills this summer.”
As one of the best-selling concession items in professional sports, Dodger Dogs were introduced when the team first moved to Los Angeles in 1958. At that time, Farmer John’s was the hot dog of choice of the Dodgers, but during the last off-season, Farmer John’s and the Dodgers parted ways and a search for a new stadium vendor was launched. Papa Cantella’s was chosen, and to be honest, the dogs have gotten mixed reviews from fans at the stadium this year.
If you would like to take them out for a trial run before springing for the six bucks at the stadium for the dog, this gives you a perfect way to do so. Grill up a pack, and see what you think.
