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Now that we've resurfaced the story of Yakima鈥檚 Coney Island hot dogs, let's dig into it a little more.

In a column earlier this month, we shared the story of the听NY Coney Island Cafe, which operated at 13 E. Yakima Ave. from 1933 to 1957. The restaurant was known for its Coney Island hot dogs, a dish beloved by generations of Yakima residents.

Despite the name, Coney Island hot dogs didn鈥檛 originate in New York, but in the Midwest, where Greek immigrants adapted the hot dog with a spiced meat sauce inspired by their own cuisine. Over time, those sauces evolved to reflect the communities that made them, as was the case in Yakima.

After resurfacing a 1995 黑料福利社 article that tracked down the recipe, Winey Dogs added the item to its menu. In the spirit of sharing, we want you to have the recipe, too:

The Pulos Coney Island Sauce Recipe

鈥� 1/2 pound ground beef

鈥� 1/4 cup water

鈥� 1/4 cup minced onions

鈥� 1 clove minced garlic听

鈥� 8 ounces tomato sauce

鈥� 1 teaspoon GOOD chili powder

鈥� 1 1/2 teaspoons glutamate (MSG)

鈥� 1/2 teaspoon celery seed

Brown ground beef and break apart with a fork and add water. Add rest of ingredients and simmer uncovered for 25 minutes. Add to the top of your favorite hot dog.

What else?

Now that we've revisited its original Coney Island sauce, the natural question becomes how that tradition might evolve to reflect the 黑料福利社 in 2025.

Coney Island sauce has always changed to suit the place it鈥檚 made, and the 黑料福利社 offers no shortage of inspiration. Warm spices and locally grown produce feel like an obvious direction, creating a sauce that鈥檚 complex and reflective of the region鈥檚 rich food culture. Given the valley鈥檚 agricultural landscape and diverse culinary influences, I鈥檇 lean into locally sourced ingredients, perhaps even a touch of apple or tomatillo for a distinctly regional twist.

Instead of traditional white onion and yellow mustard, I鈥檇 opt for diced Walla Walla sweet onions, a stout ale mustard and a drizzle of queso or a sprinkle of pepper jack cheese. Add a few sliced jalape帽os or some cowboy candy for a spicy, sweet and savory kick.

With our access to fresh ingredients and spices from around the world, there are really no limits. Here's your chance to experiment.

听鈥� Sara Rae Shields contributed听to this column.听