The Windmill (stylized as WindMill) is a chain of restaurants located mostly near the Jersey Shore known for its hot dogs and other fast food. The original location, a windmill-shaped building in Long Branch, New Jersey, was built and opened in 1963.[1] Leo and Ed Levine bought the restaurant in 1976, and opened a second location in Belmar, New Jersey, three years later.[1] George James in The New York Times writes, "Aside from Sabrett, the family-owned hot dog manufacturer based in New Jersey that makes the Windmill hot dog, the Levines, probably constitute the largest wiener dynasty in the state."[2] The Windmill's hot dog style is a Jersey Shore flat-grilled dog.
| The Windmill | |
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| Restaurant information | |
| Established | 1964 |
| Street address | 586 Ocean Blvd. (location of the first restaurant of the chain) |
| City | Long Branch |
| State | New Jersey |
| Postal/ZIP Code | 07740 |
| Country | United States |
The Windmill's Long Branch location is known for its fierce competition with nearby Max's Famous Hotdogs.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b Carmody, Dennis P. (2005-06-19). "Banking on the hot dog". Asbury Park Press. pp. B1.
- ^ James, George (1998-05-24). "An Empire Built on Hot Dogs". The New York Times.
- ^ Robert Santelli (2006). Guide to the Jersey Shore: From Sandy Hook to Cape May. Globe Pequot Press. p. 211.
External links
edit- The Windmill Official Website
- Pictorial blog road trip of Monmouth County and the Windmill
- Serious Eats Guide To Regional American Hotdogs
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