Irving’s Red Hots Joins Hot Dog Hall of Fame

Irving’s Red Hots Joins Hot Dog Hall of Fame Last Modified: 21-Jul-2025 7:03 AM
  • 50 years
    Irving’s Red Hots has served the Wilmette community since its founding, marking uninterrupted decades of family-run operation.
  • 1975
    Year Irving Greensphan opened Irving’s Red Hots in suburban Wilmette, establishing it as a neighborhood staple.
  • 157th
    Irving’s was inducted into the Vienna Beef Hot Dog Hall of Fame, joining a celebrated list of iconic hot dog joints.
  • 2006
    Year Vienna Beef launched its Hot Dog Hall of Fame to honor neighborhood hot dog restaurants that are community landmarks.