Now on the mall - Coney Island Foot Longs

Just a brief hot dog update. The cherry blossoms have arrived and tourists are now pouring in. The hot dog buffet once at the Natural History museum has disappeared, but several new choices are starring at the snack kiosk near the carousel in front of the Smithsonian Castle. I had the Coney Island Foot Long hot dog, a bargain at $5, which is also the cost of a regular sized hot dog. Never been to Coney Island, but have heard stories from my parents and seen it on TV. Which is sufficient to conjure up images of board walks, salt water taffy, rickety roller coasters and brusque New Yorkers getting you through the food line. All this (for $5!) while sitting next to the Castle rose garden, taking in the twinkly Strauss waltz that makes the merry-go-round go 'round.