This Year's 50+ Sausage Fest Vendors: A Look at the First Half
Coming hot off the heels of yesterday's Sausage Fest entertainment post, we're taking a look at the first half of the 50+ vendors who will be grilling up all manner of succulent sausage delights at this year's Sausage Fest from Mar 28 to 30 at the FFC. From classic German bratwurst to Spanish chorizo, African goat sausages, super creative takes on fully loaded American hot dogs and more, there's plenty to sink your teeth into.
Who's serving up the juiciest, most flavorful links? Which vendor is pushing the boundaries with unexpected toppings and flavors? Let's find out! And remember, this is only half of the offerings at the fest, so keep an eye out for our Part Two vendor post coming soon!
Paulaner Bräuhaus Beijing 普拉那啤酒坊
Bavarian restaurant Paulaner Bräuhaus has crafted a limited edition Bavarian Hot Dog for the fest. It sees them swap out the standard hot dog bun for a chewy pretzel Laugen roll and stuff it with a smoky Thuringian sausage, tangy Bavarian coleslaw and a secret recipe mustard for an added kick. They'll also have a Spicy Cheese Dog, which features a homemade cheese sausage with caramelized onions and sriracha aioli. Along with hot dogs, they'll have Berliner Currywurst – a Berlin-style pork sausage topped with a zesty house-made tomato curry sauce and a dusting of roasted curry powder served with a side of fries; a Mixed Sausage Sharing Platter; and plenty of their signature brews on tap.
Arrow Factory Brewing 箭厂啤酒
Arrow Factory will be serving up a selection of their signature Stuff'd sausages at the fest, including The Herbie English, a classic English banger with a load of fresh herbs; The Sage, a German Bratwurtish-style sausage; The Siesta, a Spanish Chorizo-influenced recipe with smoked paprika and red wine; and The Spice of Life, featuring fresh chilies and spices with potato and mushrooms. They'll also have a range of their Arrow Craft Beers to wash it all down with.
TRIBE GARDEN 部落花园非洲餐吧
African restaurant TRIBE GARDEN will have two hot dogs at the fest: the Afro Goat Hot Dog and Afro Beef Hot Dog, which are both handcrafted and infused with a blend of African herbs and spices. Plus, they'll have a staggering nine varieties of sausage as well: Afro Goat Sausage, Afro Beef Sausage, Italian Snail Sausage, Kyiv Snail Sausage, Nürnberger Snail Sausage, Swiss Chicken Sausage, Vienna Veal Sausage, German Cheese Sausage and Spanish Chorizo. Aside from hot dogs and sausages, they'll have a few sides, like their signature fried plantains, fries, sweet potato fries and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
Goose Island Taproom 鹅岛精酿啤酒餐厅
Goose Island Taproom will be offering up two different hot dogs at the fest. The first is the LA Dirt Dog, which nestles a sausage with Bolognese, cheese sauce, ketchup, mustard, ranch dressing and crispy onion all inside a bun. The other is the Black Pepper Chicken Cartilage Hot Dog, which tops a sausage with chicken cartilage, caramelized onion, roast chilies, king oyster mushrooms and crispy garlic. Along with hot dogs, they'll also have snacks like nachos and craft beer such as Goose IPA and 312 Urban Wheat Ale.
Great Leap Brewing 大跃啤酒
Great Leap will have three hot dogs on their menu at Sausage Fest: the Great Leap's Champion Beef Chili Dog, which slathers their secret chili on top of a classic hot dog sausage and completes the ensemble with a generous helping of cheese, the Meatatarian Dog, and the Kraut Dog. They'll of course also have a select range of some of their signature brews to pair with their hot dogs.
Big Naughty Dogg
Hot dog specialists Big Naughty Dogg will be bringing a range of their signature creations to the festival, including the Chongqing Wanza Dog, which is one of their classic hot dogs topped with minced pork sauce, refried bawan beans, house-made Chongching chili oil and spring onions. Another will be the Kraut Dog, which layers grilled sauerkraut, onion, BBQ sauce and pom sticks on a classic dog.
Latina Brazilian Steakhouse 拉蒂娜•巴西牛排馆
Bringing the flavors of South America to the fest is Latina, who will have two sausage offerings. The first is the Brazilian Hot Dog, a classic street food known for its rich ingredients and flavors; and the second is Brazilian Sausage, a sausage infused with Brazilian spices. It's an essential item for any churrasco, aka Brazilian barbecue. To help you cool off, they'll be serving refreshing Caipirinhas as well.
MOKA BROS 摩卡站
MOKA BROS will have three different varieties of hot dogs up for grabs at the festival: The Classic, Eat Like Mexicans and Aloha Hawaii, the latter of which is a hot dog sausage combined with roasted pineapple, red onion and a drizzle of maple syrup. In the sausage department, they've got three available at the fest: a Hot Dog Sausage, Italian Sausage and Chorizo Sausage.
If you're looking for a caffeine hit, then they've got Cold Brew Coffee, Or if you're after something of the alcoholic variety, they've got a Lychee Cocktail plus a great selection of gin and tonics, including Classic Gin Tonic, Grape Gin Tonic, Pasion Fruit Gin Tonic, Red Gin Tonic and Summer Prune Gin Tonic.
LA PLATEA 兰蒂地中海餐吧
It's all about the chorizo at Mediterranean eatery LA PLATEA, who will be offering up a Chorizo Hot Dog and Chorizo Tapas. For the hot dog, they're pairing their chorizo with a paprika sauce and caramelized onions inside a crispy focaccia bun; and as for the tapas, it's served with pan-fried onions and spices. They'll also have an Italian Sausage & Med. Vegetable Hot Dog, an Italian Sausage & Zucchini Pesto Hot Dog and Italian Sausage Tapas as well as a range of craft beer and cocktails.
Deli NYC 纽约三明治
Bringing the flavors of the US to the festival is sandwich shop Deli NYC with their Philly Cheese Hot Dog and NYC Chef's Hot Dog. The latter features a Frankfurter sausage paired with a secret beef sauce, drenched in a creamy cheese sauce, sprinkled with crispy bacon bits, crunchy pickles and cilantro, and all finished with a touch of yellow mustard for a slightly spicy kick.
Slowboat 悠航鲜啤
Slowboat has created a range of hot dogs inspired by some of their signature brews for the festival. First is the Monkey (IPA) Wurst, which pairs a Monkey's Fist IPA sausage with sautéed sauerkraut and yellow mustard; then there is the Berlin Meets Saigon, which combines a Honey Ale curry sausage with green papaya salad and Saigon sauce; then lastly is the Lincolnshire Stout, which mixes a Chestnut Stout sausage with sweet sautéed onions and bell peppers. All three are served inside a freshly baked roll.
Aside from hot dogs, they will have Chorizo Queso Fundido – house cheese mix with smoked mild peppers, topped with Slowboat's Pilsner Mexican Chorizo and served with fresh corn chips – plus a range of their classic beers to sip on.
COMMUNE RESERVE 幻师
COMMUNE RESERVE will have a few different hot dogs at the fest including the COMMUNE RESERVE Hot Dog which has been exclusively created for the fest. They'll also be serving up a Sausage Platter which sees a selection of different sausages served with sauerkraut and mustard sauce. Aside from food, they'll have some of their signature brews as well as Classic Lemon Iced Tea and Honeydew Soda for non-drinkers.
52 Restaurant 52餐厅
52 Restaurant will have three hot dog offerings at the fest: German Sauerkraut Hot Dog with Spanish Ham, Signature Black Truffle Ragu Hot Dog and Sichuan-Style Stir-Fried Chili Pork Hot Dog. The German Sauerkraut Hot Dog with Spanish Ham sees a smoked sausage paired with Iberico ham, crunchy sauerkraut all stuffed inside a brioche bun. To go with their hot dogs, they've got the Passion Craft Signature Mix, made with Unicorn Shark's Passion Fruit Craft Beer as the base, to which are added fresh passion fruit and lemon juice.
Grand Millennium Beijing 千禧大酒店
Grand Millenium Beijing will have a range of different hot dogs at the fest along with a variety of street food like their Jinzhou Barbecue as well as beers, wine and other drinks to wash it all down with.
NBEER CRAFT BREWING CO.&PUB 牛啤堂精酿啤酒
NBEER will have three different hot dog variations at the fest: Chicken with Crab Salted Egg Yolk Crisp Rice, Mexican Beef and Crayfish and USDA Prime Beef Melted Cheese. They'll also have a Grilled German Sausage Cheese Poutine and a Bolognese Chicken with Crab Salted Egg Yolk Poutine plus their Beijing Gose Modern to sip on.
Oh My Dog! OMD热狗站
Hot dog aficionados Oh My Dog! will have a selection of their famous hot dogs at the fest, including the Cheesy Dog, which sees a hot dog smothered in corn lava cheese and then sprinkled with parmesan and a nuts crumble for some added crunch. They'll also have the Flame Wheel Hot Dog which features spicy Sichuan sausage, drenched in a rich meat sauce finished with creamy cheese and pickles. Aside from hot dogs, they'll have a few drinks, such as Sparkling Grape Lime Tea and Sapphire Sea Dragon Pearl Sparkling Punch.
Nashville 乡谣音乐餐吧
Country music restaurant Nashville will be serving up the Nashville Signature Cheese Dog at the fest. It blends together Italian flavors with American street food, featuring a handmade smoked sausage drizzled with a slow-cooked tomato sloppy joe sauce and finished with a sprinkling of Cheddar cheese and fresh basil. Along with the hot dog, they'll have a plethora of sausages: Handmade German Sausage, Curry Sausage, Original Pork Sausage, Veal Beef Sausage, Cheese Sausage, Black Pepper Sausage and Cuttlefish Sausage as well as some craft beers to wash it all down with.
MORROW Cantina 墨佬墨西哥餐厅
Mexican restaurant MORROW will have two hot dog variations at Sausage Fest: Black Gold Lava Hot Dog and Mexican Solitary Dog, plus a Mexican Street Style Grilled Sausage as well. The Mexican Solitary Dog features a sausage topped with smoky Turkish-style roast chicken and a secret sauce that is zesty, spicy and bursting with the flavors of Mexico.
Kang Kang 康康
Kang Kang will have a Black Pepper Beef Sausage at the fest along with three different hot dogs: Cheese Cornfall Hot Dog, Spicy Fire Chicken Noodle Hot Dog and Hawaiian Pineapple Hot Dog, the latter of which takes a beef sausage and pairs it with fresh pineapple. Drinkswise, they'll be offering freshly squeezed cactus juice.
FOUND
Italian restaurant FOUND has created a whole range of exclusive hot dogs with a focus on fusion flavors. These include the Italian Wild Mushroom Sausage Hot Dog, Japanese Teriyaki Hot Dog, American Popcorn Hot Dog and Italian Style Grilled Shrimp Hot Dog. They'll also be serving Sausage with Coleslaw plus a range of beers, cocktails and other drinks.
Hi-Town Bistro 海塘Bistro
Hi-Town Bistro will be offering two hot dogs at the fest – a New York Bolognese Cheese Hot Dog and a Caviar Tuna Hot Dog – as well as three kinds of sausage: Bremen Veal Sausage, Cheese Krainer, and Duesseldorf Pork Sausage. The New York Bolognese Cheese Hot Dog has been created exclusively for the fest and sees a hot dog topped with a Bolognese sauce made from Angus beef infused with a blend of spices and paired with red wine-caramelized onions. To accompany the food, they'll have Margarita Smoothies and Lindemans Bulldogs.
5K Sausage Institute 5k烤肠研究院
Specializing in making sausages for over eight years, 5K Sausage Institute will have a whopping six different hot dogs at the fest: Signature Crawfish, Purple Sweet Potato and Tarot, Seaweed and Pork, Frankfurter, Thuringer, and Nuremberg. They will also have a plethora of sausages: Plain, Black Pepper, Crawfish, Cheese & Corn, Frankfurter, Thuringer, and Nuremberg.
Guitar Bar 鼓楼吉他吧
Guitar Bar has created a limited edition hot dog for the fest called the French Foie Gras Hot Dog. This sees them swap out a regular sausage for foie gras that has been slow-cooked and then pan fried. It is paired with caramelized onions, fresh vegetables and a rich truffle sauce all sandwiched inside a soft brioche bun. They will also have a German Sausage Platter, which has five types of sausages: Nuremberg, Thuringian, Cheese, Smoked and Spicy served with roast potatoes, bell pepper and onions. Aside from food, Guitar Bar will be serving up Harry Potter Butterbeer, which they will be debuting at the fest.
PASTA-MANIA 满肉意面
Pasta Mania is going all sausage mania for the fest, bringing two different varieties to choose from. The first is a traditional Lyoner Sausage and the other is a Beer Ham Sausage, a type of German cold-cut sausage with a delicate flavor.
Tough Tongue 硬舌酒肉
Tough Tongue will be putting the tongue in their name with the exclusive hot dog they've created just for the fest: Beef Tongue Hot Dog. It sandwiches a beef tongue kebab inside a homemade bun with slices of garlic-scented beef tongue layered on top. They'll also have homemade sausages as well as craft beer like the Yuzu Witbier.
After reading that, all that's left to say is holy smokes that's a lot of sausage! Get your ticket now by scanning the QR code in the poster below and don't forget to keep an eye out for our second vendor post coming soon!
Sausage Fest will be taking place at FFC South Square on Mar 28 from 4pm to 9pm and on Mar 29-30 from 11am to 9pm. Early bird tickets are RMB 20, VIP tickets are RMB 100 and tickets at the door are RMB 30. You can purchase tickets by scanning the QR code in the poster above.
FFC South Square 北京财富金融中心(FFC)南广场
5 Sanhuan Zhonglu, Hujialou Jiedao, Chaoyang District
朝阳区呼家楼街道东三环中路5号
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Images: the Beijingers, courtesy of the vendors
