It is not something we would like to admit, but when the shoe fits, we've got to wear it.
We are guilty of ignoring our millions of millions of blog visitors. (Wait! That can't be right! Millions?)
So in an honest bid to keep you guys updated on the goings on at the zaniest, awesomest, hot dog joint in town, we guarantee a twice a month update at the least.
But since this is the first post of the New Year. Let's recap the events that brought the old year to a close.
The greatest highlight for November was our live gig at Strawberry Fields. The music was awesome, the crowd, hungrier than ever and our spirits were high.
Every day, the challenge of feeding the masses seemed greater and greater. With new hurdles and complex situations coming up, we were forced to adapt!
Who are we kidding. Not to blow our own trumpet; (hard not to) working at fests have become somewhat of a learned involuntary action for us. One of us mans the pans, the other the prep station table and it is at that precise moment when our minds sync up, neural synapses start and end the exact way; but in two different bodies. (Strictly in the heterosexual way!)
Needless to say. It was an amazing experience and we thank the entire NLS family for making it so.
To give our patrons a little something something or their continued and loyal erm... Patronage; we came up with a number of combos you can order. Though it didn't have many takers, it is a tradition hat started during Diwali and it is one we hope to carry on whenever festivities abound.
Also new at the diner are a number of signs and quips that are fast becoming quotable quotes by some of our illustrious younger patrons. And if you ever come across anyone who uses the word "endo" throughout a conversation, you can be assured they've heard it here.
The diner is fast becoming a world of it's own. Budding anthropologists can soon base research papers on the customs and behavioral traits of the Hungry Hogger. We make no bones about it. We have officially paved the way for Gen-HH!
The next big event on the December Calendar was the hotdog eating competition.
As the fates would have it, the day before the competition, we were visited by an innocuous person. White of skin and blessed of girth. This jovial man walked into the diner and gave it a discerning once over. He looks up at us and asks us for 9 Say Cheese. (Chesses? Cheesi?). Monsters none the less.
In record time; this culinary Jedi knight demolishes his foe and smiles.
"The name's Dale Boone."
We look at him perplexed. The name rings a bell. But the bell chimes far far away; lost in the depths of our mind.
He flashes the embroidered logo of the WLOCE (World League of Competitive Eating) on his cap. It's still greek to us. So he goes and officiates his presence and whip out his business card.
Like a bolt of lightning; we realize our ignorance. The big-daddy of competitive hot dog eating the world over is standing right in front of us; at our humble little diner nevertheless!
There's nothing like the feeling of having someone of his stature talk to us and appreciate the efforts we've put behind Hungry Hogs. But Mr. Boone has definitely added a well deserved dose of gasoline to the fires within us. Thanks BOSS!
Onto the competition itself. Maybe the timing was off or our efforts in promoting the event was lackluster, but for the lack of a better phrase. It Tanked.
The coveted prize had just four contenders unlike the last time.
But our "Vijetha" needs to be applauded. Satyan Kotekar demolished 8 monsters in an hour. Though the time limit might seem liberal. It is a feat nonetheless.
Those of you who may think otherwise, are more than welcome in slugging it out in ROUND 2 in a couple of months.
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| Our 'Vijetha' Satyan Kotekar |
Apart from that. We had a pretty good Christmas and a WMD sized blast of the new year and from the last few days; it seems like it's gonna be a good year.
From all of us at Hungry Hogs, we wish you a great new year ahead.
And keep on reading.
P.S: We got a new viral thing we're dying to show you. Hope it comes out sooner than later.
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