Ralph & AnnaMarie were both born and raised near Newark, NJ, also known as "down neck." They each come from a long line of Italian heritage- including the Anzevinos, Pepes, Confortis, and Amoscotos - and along with those names comes a unique love for cooking! Ralph and Ann were high school sweethearts, and they were married in 1981. They moved to Brick, NJ in 1985 and have been there ever since. Raising two children, dinner was always the most important time of the day. That was when everyone would be in the kitchen together- whether helping to prep the meal (making the salad, stirring the gravy, taste testing the macaroni), setting the table, or helping to clean up. Dinner was a 5:00 ritual in the Pepe home, when the family came together to sit, relax, talk, and eat! Ralph retired from Schering-Plough Pharmaceuticals (where he was a chemist and computer validation specialist) after 30+ years and Ann retired from Brick Schools (were she was a special education teacher's aid) after 20+ years. Now, they are embarking on a new journey together, doing something they've always dreamed of doing- cooking together for others!
..So about these hot dogs...
Since the 20s until recently, the outskirts of Newark were highly populated with Italian immigrants and their families, and Newark became the center of Italian cuisine and lifestyle. In 1932, James Racioppi invented what is now known as the Italian hot dog. Known as "Buff" to his friends, James founded Jimmy Buffs in Newark, NJ, and the Italian hot dog became a New Jersey tradition, much like the "Philly" Cheesesteak. Italian hot dogs are made with peppers, onions, potatoes, mustard, and ketchup on soft, fresh pizza bread. Menu:
Sabrett Italian Hot Dog
(Potatoes, peppers, onions, mustard, and ketchup on fresh pizza bread)
Italian Sausage
(Potatoes, peppers, onions, mustard, and ketchup on fresh pizza bread)
Sabrett “Dirty Water Dogs” (push-cart style) with Unlimited Toppings
Toppings:
Mustard, Ketchup, Mayo, Sauerkraut, Relish
Chili (homemade)
Cheese
Hot onions (homemade)
Fried onions
Fried Peppers
Potatoes
Homemade Recipe Sides:
Italian potatoes
Buffalo potatoes
Fall-Winter Hot Homemade Soups!! Water/Soft Drinks
Chips/pretzels
**Check for Daily Specials**
(Ex. Grilled Chicken sandwich, Meatball sandwich, Nacho platter, Roast Beef)
**Check for our daily discounts, too, like student discount day! Feel free to call ahead to place an order-
732-770-6835
Location: Brick, Route 88 K-Mart Parking Lot
