Lyric Hot Dogs: Difference between revisions

From Bhamwiki
Jump to navigation Jump to search
No edit summary
m (Dept. of Redundancy Dept.)
 
(5 intermediate revisions by 2 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
[[Image:Lyric Hot Dogs 2007.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Lyric Hot Dogs in December 2007]]
[[Image:Lyric Hot Dogs 2007.jpg|right|thumb|375px|Lyric Hot Dogs in December 2007]]
'''Lyric Hot Dogs & Grill''', sometimes known as '''Lyric Hot Dogs & Burgers''', was a restaurant specializing in hot dogs, hamburgers, salads, gyros, and sandwiches located at 1808 [[3rd Avenue North]] in the [[Lyric Theatre]] building.  The owner was [[Andrew Collins]].
'''Lyric Hot Dogs & Grill''', sometimes known as '''Lyric Hot Dogs & Burgers''', was a restaurant specializing in hot dogs, hamburgers, salads, gyros, and sandwiches located at 1808 [[3rd Avenue North]] in the [[Lyric Theatre]] building.  The last owner was [[Andrew Collins]].


Lyric Hot Dogs was founded in [[1957]] by [[John Collins]]; despite his English-sounding name, Collins was a descendant of Greek immigrants who figured heavily in area restaurant ownership throughout most of the 20th century. John's son Andrew began working there at age 13 in [[1963]]. Andrew and his wife, [[Cathy Collins|Cathy]], took over operations from his father in [[1971]]<!--1995?-->. After Cathy died in September [[2007]], Andrew continued to operate the restaurant by himself until he closed the business six years later.
Lyric Hot Dogs was founded in [[1957]] by [[John Collins]], a descendant of Greek immigrants. John's son Andrew began working there at age 13 in [[1963]]. Andrew and his wife, [[Cathy Collins|Cathy]], took over operations from his father in [[1971]]<!--1995?-->. They expanded the original narrow lunch counter into an adjoining space in [[1995]]. After Cathy died in September [[2007]], Andrew continued to operate the restaurant by himself until he closed the business six years later.


The restaurant was open from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Saturdays, serving breakfast, lunch, and early dinner. The restaurant's specialty hot dog had a base of mustard and pickles covered with onions and chili. The restaurant provided on its basic hot dogs the special ketchup-based, spiced sauce found at all the hot dog stands in the Birmingham area established by people from Greek backgrounds.  
The restaurant served breakfast and lunch, and remained open until 5:00 PM on weekdays. The restaurant's specialty hot dog had a base of mustard and pickles covered with onions and chili. Its hot dog sauce was a variant of the sauce typical to Birmingham's Greek-influenced hot dog stands.


In late [[2013]] the building's owner, [[Birmingham Landmarks]], gave Collins notice that his lease would not be renewed in order to allow for necessary renovations. Collins, who bought the former [[Metro Bar]] and opened [[The Collins]] bar, decided not to reopen a hot dog stand in another location. The restaurant's last day in business was [[December 31]], [[2013]].
In late [[2013]] the building's owner, [[Birmingham Landmarks]], gave Collins notice that his lease would not be renewed in order to allow for necessary renovations. Collins, who bought the former [[Metro Bar]] and opened [[The Collins Bar]], decided not to reopen a hot dog stand in another location. The restaurant's last day in business was [[December 31]], [[2013]].
 
In early [[2017]], Collins began offering "Lyric hot dogs" at The Collins Bar.


== References ==
== References ==
Line 16: Line 18:
* Natta, André (November 6, 2013) "[http://bhamterminal.com/blog/2013/11/06/lyric-hot-dogs-birmingham-landmarks-meet-release-statement/ Lyric Hot Dogs & Birmingham Landmarks meet, release statement]". The Terminal
* Natta, André (November 6, 2013) "[http://bhamterminal.com/blog/2013/11/06/lyric-hot-dogs-birmingham-landmarks-meet-release-statement/ Lyric Hot Dogs & Birmingham Landmarks meet, release statement]". The Terminal
* Carlton, Bob (December 30, 2013) "Last chance for a Lyric hot dog: Venerable Birmingham eatery closing Tuesday after 56 years." {{BN}}
* Carlton, Bob (December 30, 2013) "Last chance for a Lyric hot dog: Venerable Birmingham eatery closing Tuesday after 56 years." {{BN}}
* Carlton, Bob (January 23, 2017) "A Birmingham favorite, Lyric hot dogs, are back." {{BN}}


==External link==
==External link==
Line 21: Line 24:


[[Category:Former hot dog stands]]
[[Category:Former hot dog stands]]
[[Category:Greek-owned restaurants]]
[[Category:Lyric Building]]
[[Category:3rd Avenue North]]
[[Category:3rd Avenue North]]
[[Category:1957 establishments]]
[[Category:1957 establishments]]
[[Category:2013 disestablishments]]
[[Category:2013 disestablishments]]

Latest revision as of 16:36, 10 December 2018

Lyric Hot Dogs in December 2007

Lyric Hot Dogs & Grill, sometimes known as Lyric Hot Dogs & Burgers, was a restaurant specializing in hot dogs, hamburgers, salads, gyros, and sandwiches located at 1808 3rd Avenue North in the Lyric Theatre building. The last owner was Andrew Collins.

Lyric Hot Dogs was founded in 1957 by John Collins, a descendant of Greek immigrants. John's son Andrew began working there at age 13 in 1963. Andrew and his wife, Cathy, took over operations from his father in 1971. They expanded the original narrow lunch counter into an adjoining space in 1995. After Cathy died in September 2007, Andrew continued to operate the restaurant by himself until he closed the business six years later.

The restaurant served breakfast and lunch, and remained open until 5:00 PM on weekdays. The restaurant's specialty hot dog had a base of mustard and pickles covered with onions and chili. Its hot dog sauce was a variant of the sauce typical to Birmingham's Greek-influenced hot dog stands.

In late 2013 the building's owner, Birmingham Landmarks, gave Collins notice that his lease would not be renewed in order to allow for necessary renovations. Collins, who bought the former Metro Bar and opened The Collins Bar, decided not to reopen a hot dog stand in another location. The restaurant's last day in business was December 31, 2013.

In early 2017, Collins began offering "Lyric hot dogs" at The Collins Bar.

References

External link

  • "Hot-Dogopolis" short documentary film by the Southern Foodways Alliance
Retrieved from "http://bhamwiki.com/w/index.php?title=Lyric_Hot_Dogs&oldid=152740"