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12 Detroit Foods You Need To Try Before You Die

What are iconic Detroit foods – and have you tried them all? Our friends at Mashed have created a list of 12 Detroit Foods You Need To Try Before You…

Coney Dogs 2022

Congratulations, National Coney Island!

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What are iconic Detroit foods - and have you tried them all? Our friends at Mashed have created a list of 12 Detroit Foods You Need To Try Before You Die...here's a clip:

Detroit is a city with a long history and diverse cultures... each with truly rich histories, when you visit Detroit, you can expect some amazing cuisine! Detroit's immigrant communities have been interacting for centuries, and it shows in some of the most iconic Detroit foods that are absolute must-tries for any foodie. If you love good food, you have to add Detroit to your bucket list.

So in honor of the 12 Classic Detroit Foods list - I asked ChatGPT to write a song about coney dogs in the style of a certain singer who's name rhymes with Rob Teger:

Drivin' down Gratiot, got a hunger for a treat Headin' to the place where they serve up the heat Detroit's finest, Coney dogs, oh so divine With chili, onions, and a soda from Faygo, it'll blow your mind

Chorus: Coney dogs, oh Coney dogs, from Detroit to the nation With chili, onions, and Faygo soda, it's a sensation You can taste the love in every bite, it's pure Michigan bliss Coney dogs, oh Coney dogs, they just can't be missed

Verse 2: Rollin' up to the window, gotta make my selection Chili dog, cheese dog, or maybe a perfection? No matter what I choose, it's always so darn tasty With that snap of the dog and the snap of the bun, it's just so amazing

Chorus: Coney dogs, oh Coney dogs, from Detroit to the nation With chili, onions, and Faygo soda, it's a sensation You can taste the love in every bite, it's pure Michigan bliss Coney dogs, oh Coney dogs, they just can't be missed

Bridge: From the corner of Michigan and Trumbull, to the streets of 8 Mile These dogs are a staple, a true Detroit style So come on down and get yours today And enjoy the taste of Detroit, in every bite, in every way

Chorus: Coney dogs, oh Coney dogs, from Detroit to the nation With chili, onions, and Faygo soda, it's a sensation You can taste the love in every bite, it's pure Michigan bliss Coney dogs, oh Coney dogs, they just can't be missed

Outro: So here's to the Coney dogs, and all the memories they bring Detroit's finest, always making my heart sing So grab a bun, grab a dog, and enjoy the ride And taste the love of Detroit, with every Coney dog by your side.

Jim O'Brien is the Host of "Big Jim's House" Morning Show at 94.7 WCSX in Detroit. Jim spent eight years in the U.S. Naval Submarine Service, has appeared on Shark Tank (Man Medals Season 5 Ep. 2), raised over two million dollars for local charities and is responsible for Glenn Frey Drive and Bob Seger Blvd in the Motor City. Jim's relationship with Classic Rock includes considering Bob Seger, Phil Collen from Def Leppard, Wally Palmer of the Romantics and many others good friends. Jim writes about ‘80s movies, cars, weird food trends and “as seen on TikTok” content.