The 'Veggie Puka' Grabs Third Place in PETA's Rankings for Being as Good to Animals as It Is to Hot-Dog Lovers
For Immediate Release:
June 22, 2011
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Robbyn Brooks 202-483-7382
Honolulu/Koloa, Hawaii — Vegetarians love hot dogs! Veggie hot dogs, that is. So—for the first time ever—PETA has ranked the top five veggie dogs available from restaurants and food carts across the country for hot-dog lovers who respect animals, the environment, and their own health. Honolulu/Koloa nabbed the number three spot in the nation with the "Veggie Puka Dog" from Puka Dog.
Diners can add the flavor of the islands to their Veggie Puka Dog with juicy relishes including mango, coconut, pineapple, banana, papaya, and star fruit. Traditional toppings and sweet pickle relish are also available.
Top dog in the rankings is the "Fire on the Rhine" veggie dog from Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace in Columbus, Ohio. Grilled with sriracha, chili paste, garlic, and onions and topped with spicy sauerkraut, this bad boy will definitely get your juices flowing. Also available are the "Ohioana," with spicy corn relish and celery salt, and the "Hot Bollywood," with spicy mango chutney. Rounding out the top five are the "Chicago Impostor" from Franktuary in downtown Pittsburgh; the "City Dog" from City Dogs food cart in Salt Lake City (topped with pickled asparagus, diced tomatoes, and sport peppers); and the veggie dog from Lettuce Eat Healthy, also a food cart, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Honorable mentions go to the "Red Hot Bayou" from Cyber-Dogs in Seattle, the veggie dog from Soul Dog in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and the veggie dog from D's Six Pax & Dogz in Pittsburgh.
"Puka Dog and all our winners are top dogs in our book for meeting America's growing demand for delicious animal- and health-friendly faux meats," says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. "Now anyone in the country can enjoy great hot dogs without costing a cow or a pig an arm and a leg."
Puka Dog is located at 2650 Kiahuna Plantation Drive. The telephone number is 808-742-6044.
Puka Dog is located at 2301 Kuhio Ave., #2. The telephone number is 808-924-7887.
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