Press Room
Welcome to our Press Room!
This is a one-stop resource for media members & curious customers to get all of the information they're seeking on Steve's Hot Dogs. We've had a wild ride - from a crowdfunded location opening to a closure, relaunch, and a $25,000 award from Discover.
Take a journey through our story with these media highlights - and don't hesitate to contact us if you have questions or would like to interview a member of our team for an upcoming story.
Major Awards/Honors Achieved
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January 2022 Featured on Cooking Channel, Food Network, Travel Channel and Discover on Food Paradise "Hot Hot Hot!" episode
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2021 Best Hot Dogs in St. Louis, St. Louis Magazine
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2021 Best Takeout, St. Louis Magazine A-List
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2021 PETA Best Vegan Hot Dog
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2020 Discover #EatItForward Award
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"Favorite Restaurant Comeback," St. Louis Post Dispatch, 2019
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"Best Hot Dog in Missouri," People Magazine, 2019
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Highlighted in the book "Foods to Eat Before You Die."
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Best Hot Dogs in St. Louis, Riverfront Times
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"Craziest Dogs in America," Food Network
Media Resources:
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Email: Danni@BlankPageSTL.com
Phone: 314-580-8874
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In the News
Steve's Hot Dogs Will Appear on Food Paradise Episode This Week
Jenna Jones, Riverfront Times, January 10, 2022
If you're feeling a little spicy and need something new to watch this week, Steve’s Hot Dogs (3145 S Grand Boulevard, 314-932-5953) will be featured this week on the Cooking Channel’s Food Paradise.
Food Paradise: Steve's Hot Dogs to be featured on Cooking Channel
KMOV4, January 10, 2022
ST. LOUIS (KMOV.com) -- Steve's Hot Dogs will be featured on the Cooking Channel this week.
Bring Me The Fires
Riverfront Times, January 5, 2022
When: Wed., January 5, 7:30PM 2022
Price: Free
Steve's Hot Dogs
3145 South Grand St. Louis - South City
Raising the Bar: A Fundraiser Event with Celebrity Bartender Steve Ewing at Steve's Hot Dogs
STL Today, December 27, 2021
Join us for one night only as our very own Steve Ewing will be bartending, along with St. Louis Gin Expert Jen Kubiszewski.
Three Tidbits: Patios become dining rooms, Steve Ewing's behind the bar tonight, when to ditch the holiday decos
George Mahe, St. Louis, December 27, 2021
St. Louis Magazine dining editor George Mahe discusses topical dining subjects.
In The Kitchen
STL TV, December 27, 2021
Steve Ewing of Steve's Hot Dogs is in the kitchen making a Hyaaah Dog! and Bacon Bacon Jamaican Fries. Check it out!
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zs8fpd8huP4&list=PLv5fmZisZFHQw3-LMP4u5CgPsne4MOOZ_&index=1
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St. Louis Chefs to Obsess Over
Riverfront Times, December 17, 2021
Steve Ewing’s hot dogs are a south city staple, so popular within the St. Louis community that when he announced that Steve's Hot Dogs would be permanently closing its doors in 2019, the public simply would not let it happen.
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Steve's Hot Dogs and Strange Donuts make sweet, savory combo with burgers and donuts
KMOV Staff, December 5, 2021
Strange Donuts and Steve's Hot Dogs are collaborating once again to combine sweet and savory foods this week.
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Strange Donuts and Steve's Hot Dogs collaborate on maple bacon donut burger starting Monday
Michela Cardoza, December 3, 2021
Strange Donuts and Steve's Hot Dogs are launching a new holiday treat, a maple bacon donut burger. Starting Monday, Strange Donuts and Steve's Hot Dogs will come together for their third collaboration.
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"So STL': Steve's Hot Dogs teams up with P'sghetti's for latest creation
Cassie Kibbens, October 13, 2021
Two St. Louis hotspots are teaming up to bring you a new "so St. Louis" menu item. Steve's Hot Dogs and P'sghetti's Pasta & Sandwiches created a new hot dog option.
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Baby Yoda cocktail is a fan favorite at Steve's Hot Dogs
St. Louis Post Dispatch, October 12, 2021
I enjoyed the Baby Yoda Cocktail at Steve’s Hot Dogs and would love to make it at home. Will they share the recipe? — John Seavers, Grand Center neighborhood
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Steve's Hot Dogs now open on South Grand
Ian Shaw, September 28, 2021
Steve’s Hot Dogs recently opened its new South Grand location, with its venerable selection of hot dogs piled high with toppings now complemented by fries, an expanded burger selection, and a full bar, including signature cocktails.
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Steve's Hot Dogs opens new location in south St. Louis
Rene Knott (KSDK), September 24, 2021
Steve’s Hot Dogs has opened a new location in south St. Louis near Tower Grove Park.The new spot opened at 3145 South Grand Boulevard on Friday.
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First Look: Steve's Hog Dogs new location on South Grand
Adam Rothbarth, September 22, 2021
“I have some great memories here,” said Steve’s Hot Dogs owner Steve Ewing of Mangia Italiano (3145 S. Grand Blvd.), the beloved and infamous late night spot that closed in late 2020. Now, years later, he’s moving his popular restaurant into the space. “As a working musician I was in here a lot – it’s always been an industry hangout.”
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What I Do: Steve Ewing, founder of Steve's Hot Dogs
Sauce Magazine, August 25, 2021
Steve Ewing has done more in his five decades than many will do in a lifetime. Not only did he launch beloved restaurant Steve's Hot Dogs, but he's also the frontman of The Urge, a nationally touring band that got its start in St. Louis...
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Steve's Hot Dogs feeds first responders for free Tuesday
KMOV, August 10, 2021
From 11 am to 8 pm on August 10th, first responders who show their ID or badge will get a free combo as part of Steve's Hot Dogs #FeedThePeople program.
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Free meal for first responders at Steve's Hot Dogs today
FOX 2, August 10, 2021
Area first responders can get a free meal Tuesday, August 10th. Steve's Hot Dogs is offering a free combo meals to first responders...
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Tim's Travels: Special Event Planned at Steve's Hot Dogs for National Hot Dog Day
FOX 2, July 21, 2021
It is National Hot Dog Day and Tim Ezell was celebrating at Steve's Hot Dogs. The restaurant located at 3457 Magnolia Avenue has some special hot dog and drink pairings available and Funky Butt Brass Band playing on their patio...
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St. Louis Character: How Steve Ewing turned his passion for music into a successful restaurant
St. Louis Business Journal, July 15, 2021
Steve's Hot Dogs nearly shut down for good in 2020 - even before the pandemic. But the community supported the restaurant through a reopening, and founder Steve Ewing returned the favor.
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Hot Diggity! See Which Eateries Earned PETA Kudos for Their Veggie Dogs
PETA, June 23, 2021
Sun's out, buns out! Er, hot dog buns, that is. As the Fourth of July marks a 'return to normal' for much ofthe country, PETA has scoured the country for the Top Vegan Hot Dogs.
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Local eateries make PETA's top vegan dog list
FOX 2, June 24, 2021
The "Very Very Veggie Dog" from Steve's Hot Dogs in Tower Grove East was recognized as one of the best vegan hot dogs by PETA. Click here to read more.
St. Louis-based Volpi Foods partners with local restaurants for 'Summer of Volpi'
KSDK, June 24, 2021
Volpi Foods is a longtime St. Louis-based business specializing in cured meats who recently announced its first Summer of Volpi, partnering with Steve's Hot Dogs among others.
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Tent Mission STL delivers weekly meals to the unhoused
St. Louis Magazine, June 9, 2021
The local non-profit is connecting caring restauranteurs with unhoused members of the St. Louis community. Steve's Hot Dogs is among its donors.
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Steve's Hot Dogs moving to a Larger Location
FOX 2, May 10, 2021
Steve's Hot Dogs is moving to a new larger location. The restaurant in Tower Grove East neighborhood is moving to the former Mangia Italiano on South Grand.
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Steve's Hot Dogs is Moving to the Former Mangia Italiano
Riverfront Times, May 10, 2021
Fans of Steve's Hot Dogs will soon be getting their tubular meat fix from a different spot. Steve Ewing's beloved hot dog restaurant is moving from its Tower Grove East location to South Grand.
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Steve's Hot Dogs is upgrading to the old Mangia Italiano space on South Grand this Summer
Sauce Magazine, May 10, 2021
Having both closed and reopened last year (unrelated to the pandemic), Steve's Hot Dogs has had one of the most unlikely success stories in recent memory.
World Circus Day 2021 To Be Celebrated at Steve's Hot Dogs in St. Louis
The Riverbender, April 13, 2021
On Saturday April 17, celebrate World Circus Day by seeing some hotdogging and getting a hot dog. Click here to read more.
Circus Harmony to celebrate World Circus Day at Steve's Hot Dogs on Saturday
KSDK, April 12, 2021
World Circus Day is this Saturday April 17th and Steve's Hot Dogs will be celebrating with Circus Harmony. Click here to read more.
For Steve's Hot Dogs in St. Louis, a rock year hits high notes
St. Louis Post Dispatch, April 12, 2021
For Steve's Hot Dogs, 2020 was almost the year that wasn't. Click here to read more.
Lion's Choice and Steve's Hot Dogs team up for a hot dog hit
KSDK, April 7, 2021
Two St. Louis restaurants are knocking it out of the park with their latest collaboration. Lion's Choice and Steve's Hot Dogs are teaming up to dish out a ballpark favorite just in time for the return of Cardinals baseball. Click here to read more.
Lion's Choice and Steve's Hot Dogs team up for baseball season
St. Louis Magazine, April 7, 2021
Lion’s Choice and Steve’s Hot Dogs are teaming up as baseball season gets underway. Click here to read more.
3 More Seafood Specials to Celebrate Lent in St. Louis
Sauce Magazine, March 10, 2021
There are only a few Fridays left of Lent to discover your favorite seafood special of the season. Click here to read more.
Tim's Travels: Steve's Hot Dogs celebrates Coming 2 America
Fox 2, March 5, 2021
it's been a long time coming, but "Coming 2 America" is finally making its way to theaters. Steve's Hot Dogs are serving up some tasty ways to celebrate. Click here to read more.
St. Louis area restaurants offering fish specials for Lent
KSDK, March 2, 2021
The Lenten season started on Wednesday and that means fish fries are back in the St. Louis area. But fish fries aren't the only way to celebrate the season. Click here to read more.
Here's Where to Get The Best Hot Dog in Your State
Mashed, February 21, 2021
Mike Radosevich of Code 3 Spices and Joe Lampe interview Steve's Hot Dogs about all things music, bodybuild and Steve's Hot Dogs. Watch for More.
Meat America Podcast: Steve Ewing - Rockstar, Bodybuilder & Hot Dogs? (Ep 18)
Mashed, February 17, 2021
Steve's Hot Dogs is named the best place to get a dog in Missouri by Mashed. Watch for More.
Freezing Temperatures a Blow to Area Restaurants on Valentine's Day
KMOV, February 14, 2021
Many restaurant owners in the St. Louis area were anticipating Valentine's Day weekend to be one of their busiest of the year. Read More.
Black-Owned Food Businesses to Visit in Your City
Eat This, Not That, February 15, 2021
February is Black History Month, which is the perfect opportunity to showcase just a few of the best food products and independently-owned eateries created by Black people. Read More.
Ask George: Any Last Minute Food Ideas for Valentine's Day?
St. Louis Magazine, February 12, 2021
Every Friday, SLM dining editor George Mahe answers a timely culinary query Read More.
Steve's Hot Dogs & Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company Team Up for Valentine's Day with Chocolate Waffle Dog Launch
STLToday.com February 10, 2021
Steve's Hot Dogs in Tower Grove East is bringing the love this Valentine's Day only with a unique collaboration in partnership with Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company. Read More.
The 15 Best Places for Takeout in St. Louis
Foursquare, February 1, 2021
Steve's Hot Dogs is among the best local restaurants for takeout in St. Louis. Read More.
Black-Owned Businesses You Can Support in the St. Louis Metro Area
Ladue News, February 1, 2021
Supporting Black business owners is just one way to uplift the Black community right now. Read More.
St. Louis Area Restaurants Offering Specials for Valentine's Day
KSDK, February 1, 2021
Several spots around the St. Louis area are offering specials for the holiday. Read More.
12 Great St. Louis Restaurants That Are Definitely Open On A Monday, Vol 2
Sauce Magazine, January 25, 2021
Trust us, we get it: Mondays are really difficult in St. Louis. If you've been here for a while, you're all too familiar with the blues that come with realizing your go-to is closed... Read More.
A Hot Dog Restaurant That Brings a Town Together
Carlos Watson Show OZY, February 12, 2021
Discover created the Eat It Forward program to give local Black-owned restaurants chances to win $25,000 and the program has given out $5 million in all. Recent recipient Steve Ewing shares his story. Read More.
Steve's Hot Dogs & Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company Team Up for Valentine's Day with Chocolate Waffle Dog Launch
STLToday.com February 10, 2021
Steve's Hot Dogs in Tower Grove East is bringing the love this Valentine's Day only with a unique collaboration in partnership with Chocolate Chocolate Chocolate Company. Read More.
Entrepreneur Marcus Lemonis gives Steve's Hot Dogs $20,000 to Serve Those in Need
FOX 2, January 26, 2021
There isn't a small business in America right now that couldn't use an extra $20,000. A famous entrepreneur is helping a local business help others. Read More.
These St. Louis Bars and Restaurants Are Offering Heated Patio Seating This Winter
Feast, January 22, 2021
As the seasons begin to change, there is one big question looming over the food industry: How will diners eat and drink outside once the temperatures drop? Read More.
Steve's Hot Dogs to Donate Profits to Crown Candy after COVID Temporarily Shuts Their Doors
FOX 2, January 18, 2021
Crown Candy Kitchen and Steve's Hot Dogs collaborated to bring St. Louis the Crown Candy BLT Dog. A Steve's hot dog topped with lettuce, tomato and Crown Candy bacon. Read More.
Frontline Health Care Workers Receive Meals Donated from Steve's Hot Dogs
St. Louis Post Dispatch, January 9, 2021
Nurses at St. Louis University Hospital, donning scrubs and PPE, strode outside the hospital on Friday, not to tend to a new patient but to receive a round of donated meals... Read More.
Steve's Hot Dogs Gives Free Food to First Responders and Homeless Throughout Pandemic
FOX 2, January 6, 2021
Steve's Hot Dogs continues to give away food to first responders and homeless neighbors with lots of help from across the country, including Marcus Lemonis. Read More.
Steve's Hot Dogs serving up 'BLT Dog' with Bacon from Crown Candy
KSDK January 6, 2021
The limited-time special will be available starting on Jan. 6 while supplies last from Steve's Hot Dogs. Read More.
Bacon from Crown Candy on Steve's Hot Dog? Sign Us Up!
KMOV January 6, 2021
Two staples in the St. Louis food scene are teaming up for a unique collaboration. Steve's Hot Dogs and Crown Candy Kitchen have partered to create the Crown Candy B.L.T. Dog. Read More.
Steve's Hot Dogs & Strange Donuts Partner for a One-of-a-Kind Creation
KMOV December 9, 2020
The last time this special collaboration between two unique St. Louis restaurants happened, it resulted in lines down the block. Read More.
Eatery Partnership Results in Donut-Wrapped Hot Dog Topped with Mac and Cheese and Bacon
Mix 105.1 December 8, 2020
The last time this special collaboration between two unique St. Louis restaurants happened, it resulted in lines down the block. Read More.
Steve's Hot Dogs and Eckert's collab for Campfire Dog
KSDK.com October 6, 2020
Two St. Louis favorites teamed up to create a ‘Campfire Dog.’
The Eckert's Campfire Dog at Steve’s Hot Dogs is an all-beef smoked dog topped with a sweet Ricotta cream sauce, warm cinnamon apples and a drizzle of caramel sauce... Read More.
Steve's Hot Dogs Wins $25K prize meant to boost Black-owned businesses
St. Louis Business Journal September 18, 2020
Like many restaurant owners, Steve Ewing was not sure how his business, Steve’s Hotdogs, would survive the pandemic. It was just one of the hurdles he's faced over the last couple of years.
Earlier this year, he announced he would... Read More.
Steve's Hot Dogs Wins $25,000 award from Discover
STLtoday.com September 17, 2020
Steve's Hot Dogs has won $25,000 from Discover as part of the financial-services company's Eat It Forward program to support Black-owned restaurants during the coronavirus pandemic.
Discover is awarding a total of $5 million to 200 Black-owned restaurants... Read More.
Discover awards Steve's Hot Dogs in Tower Grove East $25,000
Fox2now.com September 17, 2020
ST. LOUIS – Steve Ewing, owner of Steve’s Hot Dogs, was standing behind the register at his Tower Grove East restaurant Wednesday evening and found out he won $25,000 to help his hot dog shop... Read More.
How to take a staycation in St. Louis
St. Louis American August 25, 2020
Many of us have had to either delay or completely forgo our summer vacations. Instead of suffering from cabin fever, as St. Louisans, we are fortunate to have many things to re-explore responsibly from our restaurants to our hotels to attractions and more. I have so many favorites in St. Louis, but here’s a sample itinerary for my perfect staycation... Read More.
Midwest Black Restaurant Week: Steve's Hot Dogs
Fox2now.com July 27, 2020
ST. LOUIS, Mo. – We celebrate Midwest Black Restaurant Week with Steve’s Hot Dogs. Owner Steve Ewing just wrapped a special lunch for National Hot Dog Day. His restaurant is founded on over-the-top hot dogs at an affordable price. Ewing talked to us about being a black business owner and how Black Restaurant Week helps small black-owned businesses... Read More.
St. Louis is part of first Midwest Black Restaurant Week.
STLtoday.com July 27, 2020
This week, St. Louis will be a part of Black Restaurant Week's first regional celebration for the Midwest, which includes Minneapolis; Columbus and Dayton, Ohio; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Kansas City... Read More.
Community-centered Black Restaurant Week kicks off Midwest
St. Louis Magazine July 24, 2020
Black Restaurant Week LLC, founded in 2016, aims to highlight Black-owned catering services, food trucks, products, and restaurants nationwide through a series of events—and this year, it's coming to St. Louis for the first time... Read More.
Inaugural Midwest Black Restaurant kicks off on Friday
KMOV.com July 22, 2020
ST. LOUIS (KMOV.com) -- At Gourmet Soul on Delmar, the coronavirus pandemic might have slowed things down, but once they reopened the customers kept coming. “We’ve been rocking and rolling,” said general manager Yomi Martin about the line of cars outside the soul food restaurant... Read More.
4 top spots for burgers in St. Louis
Hoodline June 15, 2020
Steve's Hot Dogs & Burgers, a spot to score hot dogs and burgers in Tower Grove East, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 129 Yelp reviews. Head over to 3457 Magnolia Ave... Read More.
The Go! List 2020: Food & Drink
STLToday.com June 12, 2020
Steve’s Hot Dogs, which Urge frontman Steve Ewing had grown over 11 years from a hot-dog cart to two brick-and-mortar restaurants, was done... Read More.
Dogtown Pizza to collaborate With Steve's Hot Dogs and Burgers
RiverBender.com June 3, 2020
Dogtown Pizza is proud to announce a local collaboration with Steve's Hot Dogs & Burgers on a new hot dog called the Dogtown Pizza 4 Meat Dog - a smoked Nathan's dog topped with pepperoni, diced ham, bacon, pizza sauce, and pizza cheese... Read More.
Where to find the Eddie Murphy burger menu in St. Louis
KSDK.com May 3, 2020
ST. LOUIS — You know that feeling of surprise when you see something often but somehow are able to discover something new that you didn't see before? That's what happened to me this week when we decided to give the dishwasher a break by not cooking and instead decided to support a neighborhood restaurant by doing some curbside ordering... Read More.
St. Louis restaurant gives back to community that's given so much, one hot dog at a time
KSDK.com April 15, 2020
With the help of investors, Steve’s reopened the Tower Grove storefront, just as the coronavirus was ramping up. Owner Steve Ewing said the community has gotten him through it all.
“I’m so grateful,” he said. “This neighborhood is amazing... Read More.
Steve's Hot Dogs & Burgers Offers Family Packs Chili Bowls and More To-Go
Ladue News April 15, 2020
A beloved neighborhood business recently bounced back from closure with help from an angel investor and continues to serve the community during uncertain times with curbside pick-up and delivery... Read More.
Steve's Hot Dogs & Burgers Reopens in Tower Grove East
STLtoday.com February 26, 2020
As previously reported, Steve’s Hot Dogs & Burgers reopens today (Feb. 26) at 3457 Magnolia Avenue in Tower Grove East... Read More.
Rejoice! Steve's Hot Dogs and Burgers to Reopen Next Week
Riverfront Times February 21, 2020
After less than a month, our favorite top dog is back in action. News broke today that Steve's Hot Dogs & Burgers (3457 Magnolia Avenue) is reopening its Tower Grove East location less than 30 days since... Read More.
Episode 30: Steve's Hot Dogs
KMOV.com January 2, 2020
From alternative rock to alternative toppings, Steve Ewing is always shaking things up.
Ewing is the frontman for the alt rock band The Urge and the founder of Steve’s Hot Dogs on the Hill. Whether it’s creating new toppings for his gourmet dog... Read More.