In a town as fast-paced as NYC, a classic grab and go meal like a hot dog is a favorite for many New Yorkers and tourists alike. You can find the quintessential dirty-water dog on almost any corner in the city. But we don’t want a dirty water dog, we want next-level, mind-blowing hot dogs which are delicious and actually affordable. Join host Cody Reiss as he takes us to the dankest hot dog spot in downtown Manhattan for the cheapest lunch our duckets can buy. Crif Dogs in the East Village is serving up some of the best hot dogs in NYC and we’re showing you why. That is, after all, why Thrillist is your go-to, be all, end all, for food recommendations. You know the rules: We’ve only got $5, so we need to make every penny count… and we’ve definitely got you covered.
Thrillist is bringing back its popular cheap-eats show, but bigger and better than ever with three new hosts. Every week, we’ll explore all the best places to eat (that actually taste good) for under $5, and not a penny more. This season, we’re taking it beyond just New York City and traveling to Washington, DC and the San Francisco Bay to show you where to get the best bang for your buck. So if you need a break from the expensive, the chains, or you’re just looking for new places to try in your city, this is the show for you. Welcome to “$5 Lunch.”
Cody Reiss is a Brooklyn-based food writer, comedian, and actor making video and written projects at the intersection of food and comedy. Over the past decade, he has traveled to over 35 countries and all over the US, working as a cook, farmer, cheese maker, and cheese monger. He’s tried over 400 cheeses and his favorite fruit is the fig.
Credits
Host/Writer/Co-Producer
Cody Reiss
Producer
Marvin Mack
Camera Operator
Daniel Cangelosi
Audio Operator
Sam Beneitone
Production Assistant
Chanel Baker
Jason Pozarowski
Production Coordinator
Myra Rivera
Editor
Gunsel Pehlivan
Design Director
Ted McGrath
Animator
Fredy Delgado
Senior Producer
Lauren Brenner
Line Producer
Emily Tufaro
Post-Production Supervisor
Dan Byrne
Supervising Producer
Stasia Jones
Executive Producer
Justin Lundstrom
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