# Hot Dog-Inspired Pizzas Sarpino’s New Chicago Hot Dog Pizza is an Ode to the Windy City By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2023-07-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicago-hot-dog-pizza References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/sarpinos-pays-homage-roots-chicago-hot-dog-pizza)  [Sarpino’s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-roast-plantbased-pepperoni) is celebrating its [Chicago](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicago-dog) roots this summer with a clever new creation called the 'Chicago Hot Dog Pizza.' Nothing says summer quite like a hot dog, which is why the new Chicago Hot Dog Pizza is the perfect choice for the hot summer days ahead. This hybrid dish takes all the components of a traditional [Chicago Style hot dog](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-dog-chips), and transforms them into a cheesy pizza. The whole thing starts with Sarpino’s made-from-scratch dough and hand-shredded signature cheese blend. Then, the pizza is topped with yellow mustard, onions, relish, tomatoes, Vienna Beef hot dog pieces, and a sprinkling of celery salt. As Rebecca Kroupa, Sarpino’s USA Director of R&D and Operations Training, puts it, "Our new Chicago Hot Dog Pizza brings two great flavors together: pizza and Chicago hot dogs! What’s not to love?” Image Credit: Sarpino’s USA ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Hot Dog-inspired Foods:** Opportunity to create unique dishes that combine the flavors and elements of hot dogs with other types of foods. - **Gourmet Fast Food:** Innovative ways to elevate classic fast food items by using high-quality ingredients and gourmet flavor profiles. - **Regional Fusion Cuisine:** Creating dishes that blend the iconic flavors of a specific region with the techniques and styles of another cuisine. ### Who This Affects Most - **Pizza Delivery:** Adapting traditional pizza recipes to include unconventional toppings and flavors inspired by different foods. - **Hot Dog Vendors:** Exploring creative ways to offer new variations of hot dogs, such as hot dog-inspired pizzas, to attract customers. - **Casual Dining:** Introducing hot dog-inspired dishes as unique menu options, appealing to customers looking for fun and innovative dining experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pizza-Flavored Corn Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pepperoni-pizza-sausage.md) - [Pizza Crust Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-dog.md) - [Pizza Crust Hot Dogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dominos-hot-dogs.md) - [Summer Pizza Offerings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-grill-summer.md) - [Baseball-Inspired Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dodger-dog-pizza.md) - [Deep-Fried Cheese Hotdogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/footlong-mozza-dog.md) - [City-Celebrating Sausage Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicago-love-pizza.md) - [Meaty Baseball Team Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chitown-pizza.md) - [Fresh Dog-Friendly Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pup-pizza.md)