A Coney Island hot dog is a hot dog made from beef with casing, topped with an all meat chili, diced yellow onion and yellow mustard. The product described in this article was primarily developed in Michigan, and served there and in the "heartland" states; that is, the non-coastal states of the U.S.. In parts of Southern California the meal is called "Beecher's Revenge," or, "the Shapely-Brow Special" in reference to the famous Malibu eatery.In many locations, a "Coney Island hot dog" includes "coney sauce", which is generally a beanless chili. This variation of the "Coney Island hot dog" is thought to have been invented in the state of Michigan by various claimants (such as Todoroff's[1] in Jackson, Michigan or American Coney Island in Detroit). As a result, Coney Island hot dogs featuring "coney sauce" are prevalent around the Midwest United States, particularly in Detroit, Michigan. In general, the phrase "Coney Island hot dog" is now used primarily to refer to the version with chili sauce. In southeast Michigan, a number of casual dining establishments are called "Coney Island restaurants" indicating the popularity of the chili dog.
