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Dan DeMiglio

Grandson Of Original Callahan's Owner Sets Opening Date On New Bergen County Hot Dog Shop Grandson Of Original Callahan's Owner Sets Opening Date On New Bergen County Hot Dog Shop
Grandson Of Original Callahan's Owner Sets Opening Date On New Bergen County Hot Dog Shop Hot dog fans have waited long enough. 1950 Originals, which is owned by Dan DeMiglio, the grandson of the original owner of Callahan's announced it is hosting its grand opening in Westwood on Sunday, Oct. 15 beginning at 11 a.m. “I’m so excited to start fresh with a brand new business — it’s like having a blank canvas," DeMiglio said in a statement when he announced 1950s Originals. "This is my chance to start over and dream bigger. "But to me, it’s not always about the brand name. It’s about the people on your team, and our team is truly incredible." DeMiglio revived Callahan's in Norwoo…
Former Callahan's Owner Reveals New North Jersey Eatery: 'My Chance To Start Over' Former Callahan's Owner Reveals New North Jersey Eatery: 'My Chance To Start Over'
Former Callahan's Owner Reveals New North Jersey Eatery: 'My Chance To Start Over' For hot dog fans in North Jersey, it's been a cruel summer. But after months of teasing, former Callahan's owner Dan DeMiglio has finally announced what his fans have been waiting for: 1950 Originals.  DeMiglio's brand-new business is replacing Jack's Café in Westwood.  “I’m so excited to start fresh with a brand new business — it’s like having a blank canvas," DeMiglio said in a statement. "This is my chance to start over and dream bigger. "But to me, it’s not always about the brand name. It’s about the people on your team, and our team is truly incredible." DeMiglio, who…
Callahan's Elusive Paramus Opening Taken Too Far Or Creating Buzz? Callahan's Elusive Paramus Opening Taken Too Far Or Creating Buzz?
Callahan's Elusive Paramus Opening Taken Too Far Or Creating Buzz? The Callahan's owner's handling of an elusive new location is leaving a bad taste in some customers' mouths. Others, including Dan DeMiglio himself, say he's just creating buzz. DeMiglio — whose grandfather Leonard "Artie" Castranni founded the original Callahan's in Fort Lee — has confirmed a new location is in the works. This week, he said it will be in Paramus. But DeMiglio has yet to divulge an exact address or opening date, much to the chagrin of longtime patrons. To some, it's irritating. To DeMiglio, it's all in good fun. "I've been doing the same thing I've been doing in all of m…
'Bittersweet': Callahan's In Norwood Closes 'Bittersweet': Callahan's In Norwood Closes
'Bittersweet': Callahan's In Norwood Closes After five years in Norwood, Callahan's is closing. The eatery opened in 2015 by Dan DeMiglio, whose grandfather Leonard “Artie” Castranni ran the original Callahan's hot dog establishment in Fort Lee. The Broad Street restaurant -- with three food trucks -- has been featured on Food Network, the Travel Channel and other online platforms, and won countless awards. Its Reese’s Peanut Butter & Candied Bacon hot dog was rated No. 2 in America by BravoTV as one of the most out of this world toppings. Its Stuffed Truffle Gouda Mac n’ Cheese Ball Burger was reviewed (highly) by sev…
Travel Channel: Norwood Eatery Is No. 2 Best Pig-Out Spot In America Travel Channel: Norwood Eatery Is No. 2 Best Pig-Out Spot In America
Travel Channel: Norwood Eatery Is No. 2 Best Pig-Out Spot In America If you're looking for a salad, Callahan's is not the place for you. The Norwood eatery was named the second-best pig-out spot in America by the Travel Channel in a segment that aired Jan. 12. "The menu is designed for pigging out," owner Dan DeMiglio said. "It's treat yourself food." The menu is one brilliant, fatty creation after another. Basic burgers and beyond got loaded up, smothered and stuffed with the most explosive, over-the-top add-ons and stuffed between two buns. Deep fried hot dogs. Chicken burgers breaded with Cap'n Crunch cereal. Truffle mac-n-cheese between two beef pattie…
Travel Channel Zooms In On Bergen County's Most Buzzworthy Burger Travel Channel Zooms In On Bergen County's Most Buzzworthy Burger
Travel Channel Zooms In On Bergen County's Most Buzzworthy Burger The Travel Channel is putting one of Bergen County's most famous burgers on the map. The Now & Tater burger from Callahan's in Norwood will appear on an episode of "Food Paradise" sometime this summer, owner Dan DeMiglio said. The show filmed Tuesday at the store with DeMiglio and chef Danny Fabian until 2 a.m. Fabian is the mastermind behind the now and tater burger. "The inspiration was based on social media -- creating something that was buzz worthy," he said. "At the same time we wanted to create a great burger that was just unique." This isn't not…