Press

7x7

“Show Dogs, the new sausage joint from Gayle Pirie and John Clark (chef-owners of Foreign Cinema), has arrived at the perfect moment. With a list of 10 sausages, beer on tap, French fries and onion rings, it’s an outfit that’s just right for right now.”
September 2009

San Francisco Chronicle

“…a hot dog emporium with spice-dusted fries and killer onion rings featuring a perfect batter-to-onion ratio. They’ve collected some of the city’s best sausages and topped them with house-made mustard, sauerkraut, pasilla barbecue sauce, remoulade and relish.”
www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/08/27/NSCH19BF0F.DTL
August 2008

SF Weekly

“Salivate mightily as you ponder whether to get the pickled link grilled or battered and fried as a corn dog… Paired with fresh honeyed lemonade, they add up to a cheap eats meal in a clean, light-filled setting…”
blogs.sfweekly.com/foodie/2009/09/show_dogs_pickled_hot_links.php
September 2009

San Francisco Examiner

“Gourmet hot dog joint takes best in show. Show Dogs, a nouveau sausage palace from Foreign Cinema chefs Gayle Pirie and John Clark, redefines the concept of a hot dog stand. They serve 10 meticulously sourced hot dogs and sausages with house-made condiments specifically tailored to each flavor profile.”
www.sfexaminer.com/entertainment/Gourmet-hot-dog-joint-takes-best-in-show-67388082.html
October 2009

7x7

“Obsessed: Gayle Pirie. Obsession: Onion Rings. I’ve always loved onion rings. There is a majesty to them when they are done well. My ideal version are the ones we serve at Show Dogs, Sweet onions that we soak in buttermilk and batter with rice flour.”
www.7x7.com/blogs/bits-bites/obsessed-gayle-pirie-owner-foreign-cinema-onion-rings
November 2009

944

“After we discovered that Show Dogs, a local artisan hot dog restaurant, was named for its location in the city’s historical Theatre District, we weren’t surprised when they tweeted ‘It’s Bark Day! Bark at the cashier and receive a free 8-oz beer with your order.’ Any way customers want it, these ‘furters are a whole different ball game.”
November 2009

Culinary Trends

“Haute Dogs. Chef/Owners Gayle Pirie and John Clark share their recipe for Show Dog’s signature house mustard and pickle
blogs.sfweekly.com/foodie/2009/09/show_dogs_pickled_hot_links.php
September 2009