On June 28, I had the wonderful opportunity to preview one of the latest additions to the growing hub of restaurants on East Boulevard. JJ's Red Hots, which will open to the public, fittingly, on July 4, serves handcrafted chargrilled hot dogs and sausages, and all the sides and fixings you need to turn your trip into a complete experience. This isn't your run-of-the-meal hot dog joint. JJ's Red Hots takes hot dogs seriously.
Their motto is "Don't Dis' the Dog!" because they believe in treating their dogs with the upmost respect, which means chargrilling them and serving them with only the choicest toppings and highest quality sides.
If you're familiar with the other restaurants that have inhabited the building at 1514 East Blvd., you'll be amazed at the transformation the interior has gone through in the past few months. The interior is now sleek and modern. But look closer and you'll see that, while the building is sparkly and new, it also pays homage to its history.
The drum chandelier will remind native Charlotteans of The Drum Restaurant which opened in 1948 and closed its doors in 1995.