Original American Coney Island dog stand coming to Las Vegas

Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2012 | 2:12 p.m.

The family that lays claim to inventing the Coney dog will open its first stand outside of Detroit in downtown Las Vegas.

American Coney Island, whose founder Constantine “Gust” Keros first ladled chili on a hot dog in 1917, will open its new restaurant Oct. 10 at the D Las Vegas casino.

The oldest family owned business in Detroit, American Coney Island has been featured on the Today Show, Iron Chef Michael Symon’s “Food Feuds” on the Food Network and the Travel Channel’s “Food Wars.” Grace Keros is the third-generation owner.

American Coney Island is part of the property renovation of the D, formerly Fitzgeralds. New room makeovers are set to be unveiled next week.

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By NewBee

Oct. 3, 2012

3:22 p.m.

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Oh great! another designer hot dog......?
I don't like Pinks....don't care for Nathans'...
This "might" be better (couldn't be worse)
Good dog hunters go to Sams Club or CostCo.
$1.50 and a soft drink to boot.
By Det__Munch

Oct. 4, 2012

9:52 a.m.

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Hot dogs are hot dogs - filled with stuff no one would eat if they knew what these hot dogs are made of.
By Jackpot

Oct. 4, 2012

10:01 a.m.

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There is a place in Henderson called Motor City Coney Island on Water Street. They use the same stuff as American Coney Island in Detroit. Excellent Coney's - a small family owned business that everyone should try.
By PGelsman (Paul Gelsman)

Oct. 12, 2012

2:02 p.m.

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That's only one reason why I only eat kosher hot dogs. I know what's in them.