In Southeastern Michigan, "Coney Island" refers to both a 24-hour diner, and, the specific kind of dry-chili-topped, grilled hot-dogs those diners serve. Here's a Flint-MI rendition of the chili. [LINK]
Did you know that July 30th is National Cheesecake Day? I think this holiday is quite fantastic. I don't think I've ever met a cheesecake I haven't liked. And the Cheesecake