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 Charlies Pool Room Hot Dog Meet Monday October 12th , 2009

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Benzee

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Charlies Pool Room Hot Dog Meet Monday October 12th , 2009 - Thu, 10/8/09 10:52 PM ( #1 )
Hello all ,
 
We will be having a special Columbus Day Hot Dog Meet at Charlies Pool Room in Alpha NJ this coming Monday .
 
Time is Noon to about  3 pm
 
John and Joe the owners are opening for our group  as they are usually closed on Mondays
 
If  you are interested in attending just let us know so we can give them a head count .
 
The following  are aboard so far
 
Benzee " The Coordinator "
John Fox  " New Jerseys Foremost Authority on Hot Dogs"
John Sagi  " The Gourmet Chiliman "
Screenbear
Joe Rogo
Adeptone
Bossa Nova and Michelle
Ken 8038
Dave Howell and wife
Coney Island Lou
Matt "Hot Dog King" Gleason
Jimmy the Postman
 
That puts us at 14 so far  , if I forgot someone I'm sure you will let me know .
 
The address is 1122 East Blvd , Alpha NJ
 
My GPS worked great today but there are some that have ended up lost on Mapquest
Use Rand McNally as suggested by John Sagi it seems to have a better directions .
 
Any questions feel free to pm me  or John Fox
 
Benzee
 
Benzee

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Re:Charlies Pool Room Hot Dog Meet Monday October 12th , 2009 - Mon, 10/12/09 8:45 AM ( #2 )

Charlies Pool Room Hot Dog Meet and Greet

Noon today !!!!

1122 East Blvd.
Alpha NJ

Meet John and Joe owners of this one of a kind hot dog emporium
Also meet our one and only John Fox " NJ's Foremost Authority on hot Dogs "

See everyone there

Benzee
joerogo

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Re:Charlies Pool Room Hot Dog Meet Monday October 12th , 2009 - Mon, 10/12/09 7:56 PM ( #3 )
It was a pleasure to meet old friends, and make new friends at the Official CPR Meet-Up.
 
John Sagi from http://thegourmetchilidog.com/ and  I were the first to arrive for the CPR meet up.  Besides making a killer hot dog sauce, John is compiling a nationwide list of hot dog vendors.  A great tool for hot dog lovers on the road.


 
John Sagi brought a framed photo of CPR that we all signed.  Here is John and CPR owner/greeter Joe Fencz.
 

 
Next in the door was one of the organizers, Benzee. 
 

 
With Coney Island Lou! 
 

 
It's always a pleasure to see John Fox.  Here we are discussing serious hot dog business.
 

 
They just don't come any better than Screenbear. 
 

 
Here is Joe Fencz coming out of the kitchen with some hot mealies.
 

 
Here is John Fox digging in.  Although John doesn't eat the Hungarian Onion sauce, he gave the dogs two thumbs up.
 

 
Just try to find a picture of Benzee without a smile on his face.
 

 
Group photo,  I got 8 out of 12, not bad(better than Buffetbuster).  Give me some help and I will plug the rest of the names in.
 

 
Great time, great dogs and great company.
 
I feel bad that I didn't get a picture of John Fencz.  He was too busy cooking our dogs to come out for a picture.  Next time John.
Benzee

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Re:Charlies Pool Room Hot Dog Meet Monday October 12th , 2009 - Mon, 10/12/09 10:27 PM ( #4 )
Hey Joe ,
Great job with the pictures buddy .
Seated next to Jofn Fox is Fontaine and standing next to you is his wife
Adeptone is next to her and next to him is  Jimmy from the Post Office

A lot of fun and thanks again to John and Joe the owners for opening the doors for our group today .
A one of a kind experience .
Big G from Joisey showed up a little  after you left also .

Benzee
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Re:Charlies Pool Room Hot Dog Meet Monday October 12th , 2009 - Tue, 10/13/09 10:27 PM ( #5 )
Reflecting on the Columbus Day pilgrimage to Charlie’s Pool Room, wherein we annually rediscover the exceptional hospitality availed to us by the Brothers Fencz, Joe and John, those fine Hot Dog Gentlemen of Renown, I wish to note that it was great to again be with kindred spirits.
 
   The fraternity is indescribable as we hot dog enthusiasts gather to mutually enjoy a few franks, swap some tales and bask in the glow of our camaraderie.
 
   It was so nice to see everyone, and see them again thanks to Joerogo’s photographic synopsis of our meet.   And gosh, thanks for the kind appraisal, Joeorogo.
 
    Until we meet again,
 
   The Bear
John Fox

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Re:Charlies Pool Room Hot Dog Meet Monday October 12th , 2009 - Wed, 10/14/09 7:39 AM ( #6 )
I'm hoping that we can do this every Columbus Day. And a few times in between also. I'm also up for other small outings. Sunday works for me as I usually work Saturdays.
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Re:Charlies Pool Room Hot Dog Meet Monday October 12th , 2009 - Wed, 10/14/09 10:09 PM ( #7 )
Great pictures Joe.

Had a super time with great friends.

Our hosts Joe and John have my vote for number one favorite hot dog hosts.

I'll be creating a page for Charlies Pool Room Columbus Day Tour as soon as I gather all the pictures that were taken.

Thanks to all for helping with the pictures.


joerogo

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Re:Charlies Pool Room Hot Dog Meet Monday October 12th , 2009 - Sun, 10/25/09 11:05 AM ( #8 )
I forgot to mention, when I arrived at CPR, Joe Fencz came over to me and asked about Cebula's Pizza.  Somebody on an eating tour brought a tray for him, he said it was the best pizza he ever had.  Cebula's is only about two miles from where I grew up, I haven't had their pizza in a long time, but I remember it well.

Cebula's pizza is legendary, we call it Polish Pizza.  Rumor has it, they use potatoes in the dough, then they bake it until the cheese bubbles and turns black. 

I stopped by Cebula's for pizza last night, delicious, as usual.  I owe Joe Fencz a big Thank You for reminding me about this great  old time pizza place in my own back yard.  

Cebula's Cafe
295 Main Street
Dupont, PA  18641

(570)655-8809

big g in joisey

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Re:Charlies Pool Room Hot Dog Meet Monday October 12th , 2009 - Tue, 10/27/09 11:00 AM ( #9 )
I'm glad Joe & John enjoyed Cebula's pizza, Joe remarked that Cebula's is to pizza as CPR is to hotdogs, I agree with him whole heartedly. Their  potatoe dough crust and the combination of Cheddar,riccota and Mozzarela cheeses make for a very unique and distinctive flavour. From Scranton to Wilkesbarre their are a lot of very good pizzaria's but my favorite is Cebula's. 
joerogo

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Re:Charlies Pool Room Hot Dog Meet Monday October 12th , 2009 - Tue, 10/27/09 2:49 PM ( #10 )
big g in joisey, Sorry I missed meeting you at CPR.  Darn work!
 
I always thought there was american cheese in the mix also.  Either way, great pizza!  How did you come across Cebula's? 
big g in joisey

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Re:Charlies Pool Room Hot Dog Meet Monday October 12th , 2009 - Tue, 10/27/09 9:05 PM ( #11 )
Hi Joe, my Greatgrandparents were from Dupont, we used to spend part of our summer vacation visiting our relatives from the area. Cebula's pizza was always a treat,that and the great homemade polish food during the polish picnic at Sacred Heart.
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Re:Charlies Pool Room Hot Dog Meet Monday October 12th , 2009 - Sat, 10/31/09 11:07 AM ( #12 )
Sorry I missed you guys. Go figure I ended up in Alpha and about 3:05 for work, drove by CPR and saw no cars so I kept going. Glad to hear you guys had a great time. I know Joe and John read these so guys I'm well overdue for a dog with the sauce with shoes.

Dave
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Re:Charlies Pool Room Hot Dog Meet Monday October 12th , 2009 - Sat, 10/31/09 3:39 PM ( #13 )
I know I wasn't the only guy there with a camera.  Benzee, CI Lou, John Sagi? 
Benzee

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Re:Charlies Pool Room Hot Dog Meet Monday October 12th , 2009 - Sun, 11/1/09 10:48 AM ( #14 )

Hello all ,

Check out my pictures on Facebook and if you want I will email them to you .
For some reason I could never post a photo on here and I'm a member

Benzee
ConeyIslandLou

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Re:Charlies Pool Room Hot Dog Meet Monday October 12th , 2009 - Tue, 11/3/09 8:03 PM ( #15 )
joerogo


I know I wasn't the only guy there with a camera.  Benzee, CI Lou, John Sagi? 


Here ya go - with video too!


go from bottom to top......

Enjoy all!
brickie

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Re:Charlies Pool Room Hot Dog Meet Monday October 12th , 2009 - Tue, 11/3/09 8:13 PM ( #16 )
WOW!
Thank you for sharing!
joerogo

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Re:Charlies Pool Room Hot Dog Meet Monday October 12th , 2009 - Tue, 11/3/09 8:29 PM ( #17 )
Nice stuff CI Lou!
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Re:Charlies Pool Room Hot Dog Meet Monday October 12th , 2009 - Tue, 11/3/09 9:00 PM ( #18 )
You're the man, Lou!

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