06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Snappy Dogs hot dog stand opens for the season in Hopkinton
For many, Snappy Dog is more than just a place to grab a hot dog — it's a gathering spot. Customers greeted each other with hugs and warm hellos. 'The whole week has been like a class reunion,' says Volpe Hachey, who trained at Le Cordon Bleu in London and has plenty of restaurant chops. She brings a culinary edge to the menu, conjuring up seasonal toppings and condiments from scratch, which is also the draw — spicy slaw, pickled carrots and jalapeños, Dr. Pepper BBQ sauce, watermelon rind chutney, wasabi and basil mayonnaise, zucchini relish, grainy mustard, and more. A special was once the French Dog — a Pearl adorned with candied bacon, candied violets, and maple syrup. 'I got a marriage proposal out of it,' she jokes.
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Snappy Dog stays open until the weekend after Thanksgiving, wrapping up the season with something festive, like the Pearl dressed with cranberry sauce and turkey gravy. It's a lot of work and hours of prep on days off, says Volpe Hachey, 'But it's also a labor of love.'
61 Main St., Hopkinton. Open Thursday-Sunday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Snappy Dogs hot dog trailer co-owners Teresa Boyce (left) and Lisa Volpe Hachey stand for a photo on Route 85 in Hopkinton.
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