Nathans glorious history began on a scorching day in 1916 when Nathan and Ida Handwerker opened their small and cluttered hot dog stand on Surf Avenue and sold their all beef frankfurters. flavored with Idas secret blend of spices. for 5 cents a piece. Nathan and Ida had come to this country through the gates of Ellis Island like so many before them. They had come to America as poor immigrant youngsters from Poland and worked side by side as hot dog roll slicers in Coney Island. The couple became friends with Eddie Cantor and Jimmie Durante. who were then singing waiters at Coney Island. The two future stars urged Nathan and Ida to open up their own little stand and sell those "red hots" for 5 cents which was half the price of their former employer.
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