Here's the schedule of visits for the 50 semifinalists in our N.J.'s best hot dog joint showdown.

The 50 semifinalists have been named in our N.J.’s best hot dog joint showdown.

Now comes the fun and undoubtedly fattening part, as I visit every single one over the next couple weeks.

When the visits end later this month, I will pick the 10 finalists, and re-visit those with the help of assistant judges. In early August, I’ll pick a winner, which will be revealed live on nj.com.

Here’s the day-by-day itinerary; the schedule may be tweaked depending on weather, traffic and whether I’ll require medical attention due to abnormally high blood pressure readings. Hot dog places will be visited in order of how they appear on the schedule; visits will start mid- to late morning.

The best way to follow my progress is on Twitter (@petegenovese).Check out photos of the entire journey on Instagram (@themunchmobile).

We’ll publish trip reports, with rundowns of every hot dog joint visited starting next week.

Wednesday, July 11

Karl Ehmer, Hillsdale

Callahan’s, Norwood

Hiram’s Roadstand, Fort Lee

Johnny & Hanges, Fair Lawn

Galloping Hill Inn, Union

Thursday, July 12

Jersey Dog, Newton

Hot Dog Johnny’s, Buttzville

Joe’s Alpha Dogs, Washington

Toby’s Cup, Lopatcong

Designer Dawgs, Clinton

Friday, July 13

Russ Ayres, Bordentown

Moon Dog Grill, Moorestown

Mr. Bill’s, Winslow

Hot Diggidy Dog, Chatsworth

Monday, July 16

Hank’s Franks, Lodi

Libby’s Lunch, Paterson

New Corral, Clifton

Hot Grill, Clifton

Rutt’s Hut, Clifton

Tuesday, July 17

Andy’s Roadside Dive, Mt. Arlington

Weenies, Denville

Curbside Cafe, Parsippany

Texas Weiner I, Plainfield

J&G Texas Weiner, Dunellen

Wednesday, July 18 

Tommy’s Hot Dogs, Carteret

WindMill, Red Bank

Max’s Famous Hot Dogs, Long Branch

WindMill, Long Branch

Relish, Belmar

Thursday, July 19

Dickie Dee’s, Newark

Tony’s Specialized Hot Dogs, Newark

JJ’s, Newark

Tommy’s Italian Sausage & Hot Dogs, Elizabeth 

Jerry’s Famous Frankfurters, Elizabeth

Friday, July 20

Nikki’s Dawgs, Old Bridge

Bear’s, Sayreville

Destination Dogs, New Brunswick

Tower Dogs, Lawrenceville

Captain Paul’s Firehouse Dogs, Lawrenceville

Monday, July 23

Jimmy Buff’s, West Orange

Apple’s Deli, Springfield

Charlie’s Italian Hot Dogs, Union

Jimmy Buff’s, Kenilworth

Johnny Prince’s Bayway Diner, Linden

Tuesday, July 24

Boulevard Drinks, Jersey City

Joey Mac’s, Harrison

Randy the Hot Dog Guy, Hillside

Stewart’s, Rahway

Wednesday, July 25

Hot Dog Tommy’s, Cape May

Maui’s Dog House, North Wildwood

Peter Genovese may be reached at pgenovese@njadvancemedia.com. Follow him on Twitter at @PeteGenovese or via The Munchmobile @NJ_Munchmobile. Find the Munchmobile on Facebook and Instagram.

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Source: http://www.nj.com/jerseysbest/2018/07/njs_best_hot_dog_joint_when_well_visit_our_50_semi.html
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