{"id":1071,"date":"2025-11-16T11:00:02","date_gmt":"2025-11-16T11:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pe-ts.fun\/?p=1071"},"modified":"2025-11-16T11:00:02","modified_gmt":"2025-11-16T11:00:02","slug":"the-first-scrambled-dog-was-born-in-columbus-vote-for-the-restaurant-with-the-best-one","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pe-ts.fun\/?p=1071","title":{"rendered":"The first scrambled dog was born in Columbus. Vote for the restaurant with the best one"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-article-body=\"true\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ledger-enquirer.com\/news\/local\/article311657996.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:hometown lore;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">hometown lore<\/a>, the scrambled dog was born right here in Columbus, Georgia, and there are as many ways to eat one as there are places to find a good one.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Now it\u2019s up to you guys to declare a winner for Columbus\u2019 Best Scrambled Dog.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">The history of the scrambled dog<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">The very first scrambled dog was invented by Firm Roberts, restaurateur and hot dog grandfather, and we have him to thank for this delightful treat. Historic Columbus told his story in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.historiccolumbus.com\/post\/firm-roberts-makes-good-with-his-roadside-restaurant?fbclid=IwY2xjawOC-cBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe2IA6QxOShN6x2hkSNQqEiWo_fHeul-ngS2P_uyONElrpB6U8mBDKQIUd5nQ_aem_eNZpEQ4KVkoJ5eGMEdi-jQ\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:History Spotlight;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><u>History Spotlight<\/u><\/a> last year.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Roberts told the (then) Columbus Enquirer-Sun the story of his invention, the scrambled dog, and how he used them to greet Fort Benning\u2019s first Army men at a stand just outside the base.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img alt=\"The first scrambled dog, ever, was served in this roadside stand for returning Army soldiers.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"924\" height=\"729\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"rounded-lg\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/ny\/api\/res\/1.2\/FvMzHULN7J4OOnw_ECX65g--\/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTc1NztjZj13ZWJw\/https:\/\/media.zenfs.com\/en\/columbus_ledger_enquirer_mcclatchy_articles_419\/54468d0c935c283a9f5d0cbdfea6ba94\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-4 size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-sm mt-1 pr-2.5\">\n<p>The first scrambled dog, ever, was served in this roadside stand for returning Army soldiers.<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">His roadside stand was situated in \u201ca beautiful oak grove on Cusseta Road just southeast of the Bull Creek bridge and not far from where Fort Benning Road turns off the main highway.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">By 1947 he had sold more than 100,000 scrambled dogs.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">The many ways to enjoy a hot dog<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">At its core, a scrambled dog has to have a wiener, bun, chili and onions, but there are many ways to eat it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Some folks like onions and pickles, some prefer oyster crackers, but my scrambled dog-must is coleslaw \u2026 under the chili, of course.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ledger-enquirer.com\/news\/business\/article291872520.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Dinglewood Pharmacy;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Dinglewood Pharmacy<\/a> is, historically, the most famous hot dog joint, with its pink weenies and signature chili blend. But there are a lot of places that are giving it a run for its money.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Whether you\u2019re into experimenting with new toppings, want to enjoy your dog street-style or need it on the go, Columbus has you covered.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"mb-4 text-xl font-bold md:text-2xl\">Vote for best scrambled dog in Columbus<\/h2>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Since there are so many places in the birthplace of the scrambled dog that could win a grand prize, we\u2019re leaving it up to you guys to vote for a winner.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"mb-4 text-lg font-bold\">The contenders<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"mb-4\">\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Frank\u2019s Alley &#8211; NY Street Food<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\">\n<div class=\"\">\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">Jordan\u2019s Girls Gourmet Dawgs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/>\n<li class=\"ml-4 list-disc\"\/><\/ul>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\">What do you like on your hot dog or scrambled dog? Did I leave any places out? Email me at <a href=\"https:\/\/srose@ledger-enquirer.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:srose@ledger-enquirer.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><u>srose@ledger-enquirer.com<\/u><\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/linktr.ee\/srose_ledger\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:find me on social media.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \"><u>find me on social media<\/u>.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ledger-enquirer.com\/news\/local\/article311595972.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:This Columbus restaurant has the best city burger, 1,000s of GA voters say. See our poll results;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">This Columbus restaurant has the best city burger, 1,000s of GA voters say. See our poll results<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 text-lg md:leading-8 break-words\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ledger-enquirer.com\/living\/food-drink\/article312399993.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Feed a family a healthy, organic meal for under $25 from the Columbus farmers market. Here\u2019s how;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" class=\"link \">Feed a family a healthy, organic meal for under $25 from the Columbus farmers market. Here\u2019s how<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to hometown lore, the scrambled dog was born right here in Columbus, Georgia, and there are as many ways to eat one as there are places to find a good one. Now it\u2019s up to you guys to declare a winner for Columbus\u2019 Best Scrambled Dog. 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