A term used in Rhode Island to describe a type of diner-style restaurant that specialized in serving hot
dogs. The term appeared in Rhode Island in the early 1900s as a marketing strategy when hot
dogs were closely associated with New York's Coney Island.
The term "New York System wiener", or "hot wiener", describes the style of hot
dog served at these restaurants - the veal and pork wiener is placed in a steamed
bun and topped with celery salt, mustard, onions, and a seasoned meat sauce.
"Hey
Pal, how's bout we grab an Olneyville New York System
wiener on our way to the Paw Sox, I'
m wicked hungry since all I had today were some pizza strips and a Del's."