
Take a culinary road trip at America’s Dog & Burger in Evergreen Park
February 27, 2020
One of the most popular items at America’s Dog & Burger in Evergreen Park is the bacon cheddar burger, which features hardwood-smoked bacon, cheddar cheese and AD&B sauce. (Neil John… Read More
The 8 Best Navy Pier Restaurants
February 27, 2020
Jim Schwabel / Getty Images Navy Pier, a Chicago landmark, entertains visitors from around the globe. Walk along the 3,300 foot-long pier that stretches over Lake Michigan and you’ll be… Read More
Eating American In Evergreen Park
October 12, 2019
Listen to the Podcast here! The ever-popular “Eating Evergreen Park” feature returns with a trip to the all new America’s Dog & Burger in The Evergreen Plaza! Meet Evergreen’s newest… Read More
Evergreen Park location COMING SOON!!!
January 20, 2019
Get excited, Evergreen Park: We’re coming soon! Stay tuned for updates as we build our new location to serve you delicious burgers and hot dogs.
Hot Dog Fest Returns
August 9, 2018
Take a bite out of history at the sixth annual Chicago hot dog fest! Manolis Alpogianis, the founder of America’s Dog and Burger, stopped by to tell us why hot… Read More
Hot Dog Deals: How To Get Your Wiener Fix For Cheap On National Hot Dog Day
July 18, 2018
DOWNTOWN — There are few ways more appropriate to celebrate National Hot Dog Day than by eating (what else?) a Chicago-style dog. Luckily, several hot dog spots are offering a deal… Read More
Celebrate National Hot Dog Day with Deals at Pop’s Italian Beef & Sausage and America’s Dog & Burger
July 13, 2018
https://bit.ly/2NKGANE Pops Ketchup with friends, relish the good times and party like there’s no tomato with Pop’s Italian Beef and Sausage locations throughout the Chicagoland area every Wednesday during the month of… Read More
National Hot Dog Month
July 7, 2018
https://abc7.ws/2m85U3E July is National Hot Dog Month and to celebrate America’s Dog & Burger is a hosting a “Hot Dogs for Heroes” campaign. Every Wednesday in July, first responders, doctors,… Read More
America’s Dog & Burger Makes Debut at Navy Pier
June 19, 2018
Summertime just got brighter for hot dog and burger fans in Chicago. The city’s celebrated America’s Dog, the tastiest idea to ever come out of a great American road trip,… Read More
Franchise Interviews Meets with the America’s Dog & Burger Franchise
February 22, 2018
Listen to the interview here! We are meeting Manolis Alpogianis of the America’s Dog & Burger franchise. Entrepreneurial brothers Manolis and George Alpogianis co-founded AMERICA’S DOG AND BURGER after a… Read More
Sides Reach a New Era of Innovation in Quick Service
February 18, 2018
French fries may dominate the side menu at most quick serves, but new ingredients, toppings, and platforms are reinventing the category.Let’s face it: When it comes to side dishes in… Read More
A Hearty Holiday: America’s Dog & Burger Offers Seasonal Pot Roast Sandwich To Honor Veterans
December 5, 2017
Chicago Eatery Donates Sandwich Proceeds to Benefit Honor Flight Chicago Chicago, IL (RestaurantNews.com) This December, America’s Dog & Burger (AD&B) is bringing one of its classic menu items back home… Read More
America’s Dog & Burger Offers Seasonal Pot Roast Sandwich To Honor Veterans
December 4, 2017
America’s Dog & Burger Offers Seasonal Pot Roast Sandwich To Honor Veterans December 4, 2017 This December, America’s Dog & Burger (AD&B) is bringing one of its classic menu items… Read More
America’s Dog & Burger Offers Seasonal Pot Roast Sandwich To Honor Veterans
December 4, 2017
This December, America’s Dog & Burger (AD&B) is bringing one of its classic menu items back home for the holidays – warming the bellies of Chicagoans and the hearts of local… Read More
Nine Upcoming Chicago-Area Restaurants and Bars to Know
November 16, 2017
A regularly-updated list of forthcoming restaurants and bars by Ashok Selvam and Daniel Gerzina Updated at Nov 16, 2017, 4:22pm CST TWEET SHARE PIN There’s activity at the old Mash space. Facebook November 16… Read More
Halloween freebies: Where to get spooky specials Tuesday
October 30, 2017
Trick-or-treaters can get a lot more than free candy this Halloween. Wearing a costume Tuesday also can mean free or cheap meals and goodies for you and your kids. In some cases,… Read More
Can axing the back of the house boost sales?
October 9, 2017
Editor Heather Lalley writes about AD&B’s Navy Pier location and the open-kitchen redesign that’s taking place. Click the link to check it out!
America’s Dog & Burger to Expand in Schaumburg, Aurora
September 28, 2017
Chicago brothers George and Manolis Alpogianis are planning to bring the America’s Dog & Burger chain they started more than 20 years ago on Navy Pier to the suburbs and… Read More
America’s Dog & Burger Targets Schaumburg for Its Next Stop
September 27, 2017
Epic Cross-Country Road Trip Serves as Inspiration for Iconic Chicago Eatery to Ignite Expansion into Schaumburg By APPR (Patch Contributor) – Updated Sep 27, 2017 10:55 am ET America’s vast highways have done more… Read More
America’s Dog and Burger Inks Lease In Evergreen Market Place
August 17, 2017
EVERGREEN PARK, IL — “Hot Dog Brothers” Manolis and George Alpogianis are bringing one of their famed America’s Dog and Burger eateries to Evergreen Market Place. The Alpogianis’ signed a… Read More
Made In Chicago: America’s Dog & Burger
July 31, 2017
Filed Under: Chicago Style Hot Dogs, Lisa Fielding, Made In Chicago CHICAGO (CBS) — Walk into America’s Dog & Burger at 22 E. Randolph and you’ll notice the dozens of timeless pictures that line the… Read More
America’s Dog & Burger on FOX 32!
July 10, 2017
Check out the Fox 32 News Feature here! Lunchbreak: Ghost burgers from America’s Dog and Burger
Fourth of July Food and Hot Dog Facts with George Alpogianis
July 4, 2017
George Alpogianis, owner of America’s Dog & Burger, joins Pete and Jane to talk July 4th Food. Warning: your mouth will water after listening to this podcast!
Lunchbreak: Ghost burgers from America’s Dog and Burger
June 18, 2017
George Alpogianis America’s Dog and Burger www.adbfresh.com Locations: Navy Pier (700 East Grand Avenue; #121) Randolph Street (22 East Randolph Street) James Thompson Center (100 West Randolph St.) O’Hare International… Read More
9 Navy Pier Restaurants You Need to Try
June 9, 2017
Chicago’s Navy Pier is one of the city’s top cultural destinations, so it hosts many different kinds of people with many different tastes. To satisfy those tastes, the Pier has food-to-go, food… Read More
AD&B Scoreboard – Blogger Event
May 17, 2017
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America’s Dog & Burger Wants to Open Five Locations in Milwaukee Area
May 17, 2017
Hot Dog Chain Targeting Third Ward, East Side and the Suburbs (By Corrinne Hess | May 12, 2017) Chicago bothers George and Manolis Alpogianis are planning to bring the America’s… Read More
First Look at the Charlie Trotter Statue, America’s Dog Plans Major Expansion, More Intel
April 19, 2017
Plus, Portillo’s offers cheap cake tomorrow and Redhead Piano Bar gets new ownership —After being in the works since summer 2015, the Charlie Trotter statue planned for Michigan Avenue now exists in physical… Read More
America’s Dog & Burger latest chain looking to expand in Region
April 19, 2017
Anyone who’s been to Navy Pier has likely at least passed by America’s Dog & Burgers. The small chain, which also has locations in the Loop and O’Hare Airport, is… Read More
America’s Dog, with new menu and name, sets sights on expansion
April 19, 2017
Play Video Brothers George and Manolis Alpogianis, owners of America’s Dog & Burger, are in the midst of their biggest transformation yet. There’s a new slimmed-down menu with a focus… Read More
America’s Dog & Burger looks to bring franchise to DeKalb
April 19, 2017
DeKALB – The family-owned Chicago restaurant franchise America’s Dog & Burger is looking to open a new location in DeKalb within the next two years. Co-founded by brothers Manolis and… Read More
Who, Finally Let the Dogs Out?
April 19, 2017
“Fact is, we have applied Chicago’s incredible culinary scene to our unique brand and it has sustained a loyal fan following for more than two decades. We’ve had countless franchise… Read More
The Steve Cochran Show – WGN Radio
April 19, 2017
All Points connected with producer Mary Boyle about the Cubs opening day $1 Chicago hot dog special. We coordinated a food drop-off with Mary, which resulted in an on-air mention and… Read More
America’s Dog & Burger seeking franchisees
April 19, 2017
Over two decades ago, two brothers took a road trip to try the best hot dog in whichever cities they stopped. The result: America’s Dog & Burger, which has announced… Read More
Chicago’s America’s Dog & Burger Unveils Franchise Plan
March 31, 2017
America’s vast highways have done more than simply provide the nation and its residents endless ways to discover the country’s glory…they’ve also fueled what is set to become a nationwide… Read More
America’s Dog & Burger Invites Nation to Join the Journey of a Lifetime
March 31, 2017
Download PDF Epic Cross-Country Road Trip Serves as Inspiration for Iconic Chicago Eatery to Ignite Nationwide Expansion Brand Maps Out Path to Prolific Franchise Growth March 01, 2017 // Franchising.com // CHICAGO… Read More
America’s Dog & Burger Invites Nation to Join the Journey of a Lifetime
March 8, 2017
America’s Dog & Burger Invites Nation to Join the Journey of a Lifetime Epic Cross-Country Road Trip Serves as Inspiration for Iconic Chicago Eatery to Ignite Nationwide Expansion Brand Maps Out Path… Read More
Where to Eat at O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
March 4, 2017
Daniel Gerzina, Eater Chicago Summer vacation season is almost here, which means spending that necessary time at the airport. To help alleviate some of the stress that will come from… Read More
America’s Dog’s Manolis Alpogianis Quizzes Potbelly’s Bryant Keil
March 4, 2017
Staff, Chicago Grid Bryant Keil bought the first Potbelly store in 1996, and now presides over a chain of more than 260 stores in 17 states. Manolis Alpogianis has four… Read More
NBC Nightly News speaks to America’s Dog on Hostess’ shutdown
March 4, 2017
NBC Nightly News featured Chicago’s Top Hot Dog spot America’s Dog for another reason tonight, it’s well known Fried Twinkie. When Hostess stopped operation, NBC came to America’s Dog and… Read More
Melissa, Jeanne & America’s Dog bring lunch to one lucky Viewer
November 15, 2012
The girls come back to America’s Dog, dress up some of their dogs and bring it to one lucky viewer. It’s all on tape, broadcasted throughout Chicago on WCIU, The… Read More
Manolis cooks up the You & Me Dawg on WCIU Morning Show
November 1, 2012
Manolis visited Melissa & Jeanne, hosts of The You & Me Morning Show on Chicago’s WCIU. They cooked up the You & Me Dawg which was featured as the Celebrity… Read More
Eater: O’Hare airport dining guide
December 22, 2011
As one of the world’s busiest airports, O’Hare International Airport sees more than its fair share of travelers every day. And with so much traffic passing through, there are a… Read More
Eat this!
November 17, 2011
Gourmet hot dog: I could (and do) argue that a hot dog needs little adornment other than those prescribed by Chicago tradition, but a number of purveyors, such as Hot Doug’s… Read More
Hot Dog!
November 7, 2011
HOT DOG! The Bulls’ Joakim Noah was spied picking up a “Dallas Dog” at America’s Dog, where owner Manolis Alpogianis is still over the moon from having been on Rosie… Read More