Elite Event at Bark Hot Dogs

Here’s another overdue review…
I’ve always loved Bark Hot Dogs! So when I saw a YEE here, I RSVP faster than I can think. I actually got on the wait list, bummer, but luckily I did get in after all. Yay!
It was a small group, so it was easy to mingle with old and new faces. It was also my first time meeting the infamous Jando S! I was able to snag a Unilocal watch and a bike bell, which was pretty cool! The appetizers were amazing and it was so awesome that Bark Dog provided recipe cards for the appetizers they had served. I don’t really like eggplants, but whoa their fried eggplants just blew me away. The hotdogs are still really delicious! My all time favorite onion rings are still at B.H.D. They’re so big and crispy and not as oily as ones I’ve had elsewhere. The variety of food kept flowing that everyone was getting full and they still brought out more. Wish I had the tummy space to fit more in because they were so good!
Thanks to Peter D, Jando S and Bark Hot Dogs! =)

WHO LET THE DOGS OUT! (Insert Your Bark Voice here NOW).
Awesome Event from Peter D. (representing BK!)
A great Selection of Hot Dogs (My Favorite was with the Bacon and Cheddar. I wish the Bacon Was Wrapped around the Hot dog that would have been AWESOME).
Chilly Cheese Hot Dog is a messy one (Eat carefully)
NYC Hot Dog has a kick flavor (because of the Sweet and sour onions with Mustard). But It was good too!
Veggie Hot dog? Must try!
I Hate Eggplants… but I FELL IN LOVE WITH FRIED Eggplants!
Their Onion Rings are AWESOME!, Super Light and HUGE RING! (ahem.)
Beer? I didn’t drink, Instead I got a Soda (yeah yeah, i’m lame).
Fabulous and super curteous service staff!
Great catching up with each and everyone one of them (small crowd) but at least had the chance to talk and mingle. Food didn’t stop coming out! Thank you Peter D. and Jando S. for a great event in BK!

Shout out to Peter D for creating such a great event!
If anything I’m glad I FINALLY got to go to Bark. It’s been on my neighborhood list of places to go but always missed the chance.
I got to sample ALL of the delicious dogs/​burgers, including the coveted veggie dog (yum). Fried eggplant was also a winner. I especially enjoyed the soda fountain (many refills of that orange soda)
Out of all the Unilocal events, this is my favorite. Right amount of people for the space (not too little, not too much). Food kept coming and nobody was blocking others to wolf it down. I actually vibed with quite some folks (Psst where are you psych resident who gave me a referral to her great OB/​GYN). But yeah, I could’ve left earlier but I stayed for the people.
I copped that red Unilocal digital watch. My fiancé now wears it everyday
Win/​win event!

Ain’t got a care in world, but got plenty of [craft] beer
Ain’t got no money in my pocket, but I’m already here
And now, the Unilocalers are lining up cause they hear we got swag:
Sick New Bike Bell – Ring a Ling!
Rad Red Unilocal Watch – finally one for me!
And Bark Feeds us till we burst and quenches our thirst.
(Classic Dog – Snap; Onion Rings – Crackle; Gingerale – Pop, Bubble & Fizz; Sweet Pickles – Crunch; Veggie Dog – extra tasty; Deep Fried Eggplant – holy hotness)
I’m talking about everybody getting on their munch, munch
Waiters proffering locally sourced junk, junk
CM’s gonna smack us if we getting too drunk, drunk
Now, now, we go until they kick us out, out
As the raindrops are falling down, down.
Grab a Unilocal poncho on your way out, out
Tick tock on my new Unilocal clock
But the Unilocal party don’t stop, no.
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Thanks to the the wonderful staff at Bark for putting out a bountiful spread and offering unlimited refills at their soda fountain for those non-​beer drinkers among us. Thanks also to Jando and Peter D for another great party and for providing copious amounts of highly UFC swag.

I realize I am late to the party on commenting on this event but I will not be late in general due to my AWESOME red Unilocal Elite watch. (kinda like a fake gshock) if i see you with one I am going to come up to you and expect to do some sort of secret handshake.
I had not been to a Unilocal event in a LOOOOOOONG time like 2 years. Th day the invite popped in my inbox I was home sick so I jumped on it. I am a huge Bark fan anyway and was surprised from talking to a number of Unilocalers who lived in the 718 that they had not been there.
This was Elites only which was nice I felt like everyone mingled (hot topic of discussion: Groupons evaluation, Beyonce’s baby bump and all things related to Unilocaling-​guess what everyone pretty much takes it seriously) Elites we really are that cool.
The Bark staff rocked it they kept the food coming and when I told Owner Josh he needed a vestibule for the front door this winter he assured me one was on the way. Don’t forget Unilocalers you MUST check out breakfast here on the weekend.

I was saving my 900^th Review for a special BK event…
Hot Dogs & Beer! What else do I need?!
It was pretty crappy day in NYC. It was cold, windy and drizzly, but that didn’t get me down. I knew that I would be in the presence of my fellow Elites in Good ol’ Brooklyn. (Would I say that it was the sunshine after the rain?)
Once I got in to sign in I was greeted by a familiar face. It was the famous Jordan D. (finally we get to meet up!). After being tagged I was let loose for some drinks and mingling with my fellow Elites and newbies.
While the dogs and burgers were being prepared. A table was set with cole slaw and assorted pickles. The pickles were sour which amped up my appetite and the slaw was pretty good too. After grabbing some pickles I grabbed a BELL… Yeah I said it. A bell… The newest Unilocal Schwag is a Bicycle Bell which makes any bike more presentable. Any bikes without them are fugly. =)
I met up with my Beer/​Burger Buddy, Ryan B and it was GAME ON! Armed with a never empty cup of beer in one hand and food in another I was a happy man. It seemed like the varieties of food never ended. Out of all the dogs, my favorite was the one with the lentils on top. It added a different flavor with I loved. The traditional dog with kraut and mustard was also very good and never fails.
It was a good night, great beer and awesome food. Seeing my fellow Elites: Wing, Sandy C, Jenn, Phil H, Geoff L and the rest…
I want to THANK Peter D. for hosting another awesome event.
I also want to point something out that happened that night… It was quite disturbing and should be talked about and fingers pointed… I’m calling you out MONIQUE R for dropping that delicious onion ring. You all were there… You all are witnesses!

Woof woof! Give me that sausage any day of the week!
All in all, this YEE at Bark Hot Dogs was a huge blast. One of the many reasons that I tend to like Brooklyn YEEs is that they’re very intimate events. They are usually on the smaller side which allows attendees meet and greet with new and old friends alike.
The samples all had my stomach filled to the brim within the first 45 minutes of arrival. I really did enjoy the food — particularly the onion rings and the chili cheese dogs and bacon on everything (not really, but it could have been). Nom! I suppose that a major contribution to my food coma was the delicious Sixpoint brewed beer — a must try!
A huge thanks to Bark Hot Dogs, Peter D, and the Unilocal team! And it was absolutely lovely to finally meet Jando in person. Yay!

I must say, this was my first Brooklyn Elite event, and it definitely delivered on the goods. Wieners and beers as far as the eye could see. We dined like middle class kings and queens.
The staff was super friendly, describing in great detail what we were about the stuff down our gullets, emphasizing that almost everything was housemade (ketchup being a notable exception).
The heritage pork sandwich had a unique taste to it and the veggie dog (which contained apples) was a surprisingly good substitute for meat. Our feast was rounded out with onion rings, greasy but addictive. Fried eggplant was also a welcome change.
Thanks to Peter D, Jando S, and everyone at Unilocal for setting this up. Shout out to Diana at Bark for being the friendliest person ever and a hell of a saleswoman. Will definitely be back for brunch soon!

Woof woof! This event was a hit! But really now, when is a BK event ever a failure? ;)
Highlights:
— Bark Hot Dogs is a handsome joint and the staff were all nice.
— Venue was perfectly filled. We were able to mingle and weave through the crowd easily. No squeezing and bumping… definitely no grinding.
— There was an abundance of food and drinks. Pitchers of sixpoint beer kept comin’. Various burgers, dogs w assorted toppings from sauerkraut, bacon, chili to vegetarian options.
— Cool new Unilocal giveaways of digital watch and bike bell =D
Two thumbs up for Brooklyn events! We’ve got a cool CM who organizes events at places I actually want to try.
P. S. Peter, I really want that shirt.

Peter hooked it up! Watches that tell you when it’s time to Unilocal?How helpful is that?!
Bark Hot Dogs made me feel better about stuffing my face with saturated fats, salt, and general deliciousness! The food was awesome. Dogs that snap, beer with bark, pickles that tickle… and the chilli! I snagged a pack of those recipes and will be attempting to recreate that magic in my kitchen this winter!
Great to see all the beautiful, familiar Unilocalers and a pleasure to meet some new ones! Can’t wait for the next event…

(sausage innuendos go here)
This event could have also been called the Unilocal Sodium Explosion because damn Bark you salty but in the greasy, tasty gimme some more way. It’s a good vibe they got going here and space-​wise this is one of my favorite elite events so far because you got to talk to everyone.
Food highlights:
— Onion rings were perfectly crispy and delicious on the inside.
— I would definitely take someone here for their veggie burger. It reminded me of a crab cake.
— The burger patties are perfect. Not overcooked or too undercooked.
— Endless pitchers of beer!
— Bacon Cheddar Dog!
My next visit is gonna be a complete sausage affair. They didn’t really play up the dogs as much as I thought they would so definitely looking forward to trying more of them.

My first time at Bark Hot Dogs!
I loved the space. A very chill atmosphere with very comforting eats. Nothing is more american that a pint of beer and a hot dog.
We were treated to, what seemed like, endless cups of amazing beer. I find myself growing more fonder of amber ales… (im like fine wine– gettng better with age– oh la la)
I love the compost bins and enivronmentally conscious packaging. I wish more places practiced this… but i also this this is typical practice in the South Brooklyn area.
What was a little frustrating was getting grub. I waited at my comfy spot, sipping my beer but never really got the get the goods people were raving about. Mostly due to the fact that some people were camped out by the kitchen. I eventually, walked around to find tastes. I can understand tho– the food was great.
I saw a lot of new faces and was happy to be mingling with such awesome people. (I finally got to meet matteo… btw– i want him to read to me with his cute accent)
Of the samples i tried, I really enjoyed the bacon cheddar burger. Phil graciously let me have a bite of the grilled cheese he acquired which was really really good.
What i LOVED was the crispy pork burger. what the what! that was spot on flavor wise as well as texturally.
and Holy Wow– the onion rings.
I love that this location is directly outside of the train station. And for this Queens girl, the walk to the LIRR station, made this a place I would def come back to! Who can resist when i am only 20 mins away by railroad!!! sweet!

So very full.
I don’t think there was anything I tasted that wasn’t delicious. Cheddar and bacon hot dog? Drool. So tasty that I am sad that that I didn’t have room for the ham and cheese sandwich. Who brings that out at the end?! That’s a starter!
Only thing that would’ve made those fries better? If they had brought out some shakes at the end.

This was the perfect amount of people at a Unilocal event. The mood was chill and the space was impressive in a well designed minimalist way.
I never made it to the free flowing cane sugar soda fountain but alas I heard it was super swell.
I did however manage to clutch a bag of piping hot steak frites under my arm the whole night while double fisting both the light and dark six point brews while have a tantalizing array of burgers and bites offered to me non stop.*
Kenny and I were pretty impressed by the vegan? veggie? lets just say meatless dog that Bark was serving up. When described as made with apple chutney, sage, rosemary and butter… I could tell that JamelO was quite sad he passed up the offer, the dog was even topped with a delicious slaw, mango bit and and toasted seasoned sesame seeds! Wowzas.
I was a huge fan of the homemade onion rings… I only had one, because it was amazingly greasy but come one that makes it amazingly GREAT. The original Bark burger was mouthwateringly juicy and the only thing I had a repeat of… the eggplant bites were so tasty. and the fried pork burger was also yummy but I dont think I could eat the whole thing, a bite was perfect.
Did I mention that the staff was incredibly nice and went around topping of people’s beer in pitchers? Incredible.
It was great hanging out and chatting with Matteo, Ron, Phil, Brianna and Jasi again!
* Happy Birthday Peter! *
Great event.
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* Had this been anywhere else than a Unilocal elite event I would have felt like the fat kid at the party hanging out with the caters chowing down.

So many wieners, so little stomach room.
I was so full within 45 minutes of eating wiener after wiener after wiener (some burgers, french fries, onion rings, friend eggplant were also thrown into the mix) that I pretty much stopped hanging out in the front of the restaurant closest to the servers the rest of the night. You know how rare that is? Don’t answer that.
Things that were particularly my favorite for the evening:
–The Beer: cold, crisp and by the pitcher! I could pour as much or as little as I wanted. Woohoo.
–The Onion Rings: mmm how can you go wrong with deep fried onions? So yummy.
–The French Fries: they had a tiny bit more salt on them then I would have liked but they came out piping hot, crispy and delicious.
–The Fried Eggplant: an unexpected visitor but appreciated all the same. Think lightly tempura-​ed eggplant chips with a spicy flavor.
–The Burger Quarters: Wow that was an amazing burger! If I wasn’t already really full at this point I would have eaten more of this juicy meat.
–The Bacon and Onion Dog: Ahhh my favorite dog of the night. There was some kind of cheese, pickled onions, and bacon going on here. I loved every bite. I had missed the first round of this in the beginning of the night so I asked the server if she could find out if anymore were coming… and to send them my way.
–The New York Dog: I’m still not sure what I was eating… but it was good. I want to say sauteed red pepper? It looked like a red sauce on it. Who knows. I liked it, so it was eaten.
And… I honestly can’t remember what else I stuffed in my mouth at this point. It was good, tasty, and it filled me up. Too bad my satiation never lasts that long though haha because I woke up this morning starving! There were also some dishes I didn’t even try because I was just too full. Yaye. I had a great time with everyone. Thanks for arranging such a nice event Peter and special thanks to the lovely people at Bark!
P. S.: Apparently it should be noted that the bathroom is huge and can hold up to 5 people easily… Just throwing it out there.

It was a nice place with a very nice and friendly staff.
The night was everything that Phil H. said. Read his review, which i incorporate herein by reference.
The fried eggplant was spicy and amazing. It was the star of the night for me. I really enjoyed it. It is worth the trip to bark dogs to grab some of them.

Move over Oscar Myers because there is a new wiener in town and it’s called Bark!
With that said, last night was a complete weiner fest as we treated to an awesome Unilocal Elite event that was hosted by Bark and organized by Peter D, who was sporting a really awesome t-​shirt (Btw…Happy Birthday!!)
Being that this was my second BK Elite Event, I was super stoked to be invited. The location was perfect and the restaurant was small but absolutely lovely with a very chilled vibe and super friendly staff. So friendly, that even the manager was walking around to introduce herself to the group and making sure that we were all being well taken care of.
Apparently, standing at the front of the restaurant was not a great idea since all the food was gone by the time it reached me. But luckily, I had a guardian angle on my side who helped hook me up with all the goodies. He even told me what was good on the menu since he has been here before and boy did he know what he was talking about! –Once again, thank you so much Wing L…(aka. Wing Man) :))
All in all, the food was absolutely delicious, as we deep throat ourselves shamelessly without even having to gag. My favorite pick of the evening were those hot dogs that was topped with porcini mushroom as well as those amazing golden eggplant fries. Let’s just say, it was soooo good that the thought of it is making my mouth jizz… lol j/​k!!!
With all kidding aside, everything last evening was perfect. The food was great, the people were awesome the vibe was indeed festive!

Who knew that a sausage fest could be so much fun!
This may well be the most beautiful hotdog place in the world: whitewashed exposed bricks on one side, Guastavino-​like tiles and darl wood on the other side, light wooden floors, a huge flat screen TV… I think I want my apartment to look EXACTLY like this place!
The hotdogs and burgers were delicious! I particularly enjoyed the bacon hotdog, and the chili con carne. Thanks so much to the people from Bark Hot Dogs for being so incredibly nice and enthusiastic. This is probably the first event where I’ve seen beer being delivered directly to you by the pitcher!
Thanks Peter and Alex for the impeccable organization of another wonderful event.
Shout out to some Unilocal friends I haven’t seen in ages: Lisa, Helena, Jenn, Cassy, Leslie, Raphael, Ashley, Monique, and Wing.
PS: Peter: I WANT THAT TEE-​SHIRT!
PPS: Word of the day: Jamell-​O.

Oh so much meat, and so little time. Sometimes my brain tells me to become a vegetarian and eat less of it, but then my meat loving taste buds say otherwise. Healthy eating be damned! Give me hot dogs, burgers, and fried goodness!
Such a cool little hot dog joint to hold this Unilocal Elite event. Having the subway stop right outside the front door of it was a bonus. Literally off the subway and right into drinking a pitcher of Sixpoint Bark Red Ale! Nice setup here — long wood high picnic bench tables on one side and then an exposed brick wall on the other with some scattered seating along it. Cool tunes were being played here by way of Jimi Hendrix and other old 70’s rock. As soon as I walked in I was greeted by pitchers of Sixpoint Ale that we could pour till our heart’s content, and assorted servings of pickles and cole slaw to snack on.
The real deal here though were all the hot dog, burger, and assorted delicacies that kept coming out to the «more than happy to devour» group of Unilocalers here tonight.
Bacon cheddar hot dog
Smokey BBQ’d baked beans with bacon
Chicken Burger
Crispy Pork Sandwich
Fried Eggplant
Onion Rings
New York Dog
French Fries
Burger Quarters
Relish Onion Dog
Veggie Burger
Ham and Melted Cheese sandwich
BUUURRRPPP!
Did I miss anything? Probably, as they just kept coming out with tray after try of samples for us to try. Petty much everything tasted great. The bacon cheddar dog, hamburger, and ham & cheese sandwiches really stood out for me. Just the perfect types of things to snack on when drinking ridiculous amounts of beer. Also, since the gracious staff kept refilling the beer pitchers we kept drinking. Hey, couldn’t let this stuff go to waste! It’s a dirty job as the saying goes.
Good stuff all around here. Friendly and helpful staff, nice place, and tasty food. Always fun to hang out with the many Unilocal friends at these events that I have made, and seeing some new faces. As this was Elites only it made for an intimate setting of 50 or so people which was perfect for the size of Bark Hot Dogs. As always, gotta give it up to Pete D, Jando, and the Unilocal team for finding these unique spots to throw these fun shindigs. The staff at Bark is top notch too I must say.
PS — Happy B-​Day Pete D! I owe you a bear hug at the next event. That, or I will still fight you for that shirt!

Okay, Pete. I’m sorry. I ate a lot. I drank a lot. I might be subject to a future «stop accosting server» email. BUTT, what if I told you, that the servers accosted me? I mean, considering the small, Brooklyn venue, one could not help but be within the avenue which every server took this fortnight. I tried to get out of the way, but at every which turn, I was either elbowing a potentially spilt pitcher, or risking my elbow’s cleanliness by dipping it into some baked beans or mustard/​sauerkraut residue. I tried, I willy did!
But if it’s any consolation, my head hurts a bit now. I I drank too fast, and I didn’t drink enough Foxon soda to disperse the quick alcohol; but I must say the Ginger and Orange flavors were exquisitely sugary in the most natural of ways. Like sugarcane. Also, I wasn’t the one who leaked the «stop accosting server» email to Gawker. I hate Gawking. Consolation granted.
I came to Bark before, but now I have came to Bark after. I loved it every which way. So has my stomach. Pete, you never fail to impress. I truly think that with every YEE, Unilocal grows in the finest of ways; because when non-​Elites try to come to Bark, or another fine, fatty establishment, and realize that they can’t because Elites have taken over, they then know that Unilocal has power. And it is this power that obligates non-​Elites to attempt to tap into it by frenzily reviewing their frenzied eating and whirlwind drinking.
Thanks for organizing Pete. It was awesome. Also thank you for the time. It is red and it is nice. Also also thank you for feeding/​liquifying me. I am a poor graduate student who needs to eat like a bear — who has the hunger of ten bears — in order to stay the inevitable hunger that comes from hibernating in the library.