# Street Meat Kitchen Supplies The Nostalgia Electrics Hot Dog Toaster Serves Two By Marina Rotharmel | Published 2012-08-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-dog-toaster References: [incrediblethings](http://www.incrediblethings.com/food/why-not-the-hot-dog-toaster/) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.com/Nostalgia-Electrics-HDT-600RETRORED-Series-Toaster/?tag=trenhunt0f-20) If you've ever wanted to save a little time when making a carnival classic hot dog, then you should try out the Hot Dog Toaster. This nifty gadget works just like a [classic toaster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balmuda-toaster-pro), but has perfectly sized slits to fit a hot dog wiener and hot dog buns. This fun product comes from [Nostalgia Electrics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-ice-cream-making). It's got a great retro look to it too, and is available in fire-engine red. Since eating a hot dog alone is just not as fun, they've made sure that the toaster fits two wieners so you can indulge your fatty side with a friend. It also has adjustable heat controls, so whether you like your bun a little toasted or totally burnt, it'll be your call. A cute set of mini-tongs are also provided so you don't burn your fingers in the process. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Retro-inspired Kitchen Appliances:** Opportunity for companies to create innovative kitchen appliances with a nostalgic design. - **Convenient Food Preparation Gadgets:** Potential for developing smart kitchen gadgets that make food preparation quicker and easier. - **Social Dining Products:** Market for products that encourage social dining experiences and shared meals. ### Who This Affects Most - **Kitchen Appliance Manufacturing:** Opportunity for companies to manufacture retro-inspired kitchen appliances. - **Smart Kitchen Gadgets:** Industry for companies to develop convenient and efficient food preparation gadgets. - **Food and Beverage Industry:** Market for products that enhance social dining experiences and encourage shared meals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smart Kitchen Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-hot-dog-steamer.md) - [Dual-Functionality Toaster Ovens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-foodi-2in1-flip-toaster.md) - [Smart Customization Kitchen Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cuisinart-smart-elite-2slice-toaster.md) - [Multi-Position Bread Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taurus-toaster-30.md) - [Modern Smart Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instaglo-toaster.md) - [Precision Touchscreen-Enabled Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tineco-toasty-one.md) - [Touchscreen Interface Smart Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toasty-one.md) - [Modern Aesthetic Kitchen Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hay-sowden-toaster.md) - [Minimalist One-Slice Toasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toast-appliance.md)