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PYT Goes National

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Northern Liberties’ inventive burger joint and bar, PYT​,​ has been announced ​it will be opening locations in New York and Washington D.C.. According to Zagat, the restaurant signed a deal with Fransmart, a franchise consulting firm, to expand outside of Philadelphia. Fransmart has been in charge of chains like Elevation Burger and CaliBurger. In addition to NY and DC, there are more locations planned for Philadelphia and Dan Rowe of Fransmart has stated that people from Boston, Portland and Florida have already showed interest in branching out there.

PYT gained national attention themselves with their wacky burger creations through their recent spotlight on Good Morning America. Such creations have included the deep-fried Twinkie burger, deep-fried Eliio’s burger and burgers replacing the buns with their so-called Bacon Buns.

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Hot Diggity’s Hot Dog of the Month

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If you’re feeling adventurous enough to try chapulines​ – g​rasshoppers commonly eaten in certain areas of Mexico​ – ​on your hot dog then stop by Hot Diggity to try their Hot Dog of the Month, “El Perro Feliz”. Created through a team-up of Hot Diggity and Mexican restaurant Taqueria Feliz’s Chef Lucio Palazzo, this hot dog is topped off with black beans, avocado, onions, serrano chiles, a lime wedge​ ​and some of those crispy and spicy chapulines.

Hot Diggity has been known for their wild fusions of hot dogs and unconventional ingredients​.​ ​I​f you want to see what they’re all about, visit them at 630 South Street for hot dogs, fries and their current side dish special, buffalo bleu wings.