Restaurants & Bars
Guy Fieri Surprises Doggos Gus Hot Dogs In IB With $25K Grant
The Imperial Beach restaurant among five in California to receive funding from California Restaurant Foundation and "Restaurant Reboot."
IMPERIAL BEACH, CA — Doggos Gus Mexican Gourmet Hot Dogs in Imperial Beach was among five restaurants in California, including a San Diego food truck, to receive $25,000 grants last month from the California Restaurant Foundation and Guy Fieri's "Restaurant Reboot."
Doggos, at 805 Seacoast Drive, has amassed a loyal following for its signature, bacon-wrapped dogs, with such add-ons as shrimp, chipotle, grilled onions, jalapenos and guacamole crema, plus churros and street corn.
“We’re proud to partner with Guy and his team to inspire, encourage and provide financial assistance to these five incredible California restaurants during this critical time,” said Alycia Harshfield, executive director for CRF, an industry-supporting nonprofit. “Restaurants were especially hard-hit by the pandemic, creating unprecedented challenges for owners and their employees and a void in the hearts of American diners.
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Along with Doggos Gus, other eateries selected for the “Help Restaurants Rebuild Grant” included PorchBox Restaurant in Laguna Hills, Lêberry Bakery & Donuts in Pasadena, Rollin Roots food truck in San Diego and Maya Halal Taqueria in Oakland.
"I think we’re all ready to return to the table," Harshfield added. "Teaming up with 'Guy’s Restaurant Reboot' is an exciting opportunity for us to foster support for California restaurants and further rebuild the industry.”
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Food Network's Emmy Award-winning TV host and chef Fieri, is a longtime supporter
and Emeritus board member of CRF. His “Help Rebuild Restaurants Grant” effort aims to guide and inspire the next generation of restaurant owners, as well as bottom-line funding.
Follow this link for more info on Doggos Gus, or here to read more on Fieri's "Restaurant Reboot."
For more information about the California Restaurant Foundation, visit this link, where donations are accepted.
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