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Hot dog heaven: Israel Shopsowitz holds one of the hot dogs that have made Shopsy's one of the most famous delis in Toronto for generations
Hot dog heaven: Israel Shopsowitz holds one of the hot dogs that have made Shopsy's one of the most famous delis in Toronto for generations

Hot dog heaven: Israel Shopsowitz holds one of the hot dogs that have made Shopsy's one of the most famous delis in Toronto for generations

Date3/8/1983
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0133691F
Top Dog: Izzy Shopsowtiz, who turned 70 recently, shares a cake and a birthday with Shopsy's dell.
Top Dog: Izzy Shopsowtiz, who turned 70 recently, shares a cake and a birthday with Shopsy's dell.
8/24/1992
Super hot dog salesman is Manfred Doblinger president of VS services Ltd., which sold nearly one million hot dogs at Exhibition stadium last year. He may get permission to sell beer this summer but he's not too enthusiastic about the idea. It would be expensive, and - horros - cut down hot dog sales.
Super hot dog salesman is Manfred Doblinger president of VS services Ltd., which sold nearly one million hot dogs at Exhibition stadium last year. He may get permission to sell beer this summer but he's not too enthusiastic about the idea. It would be expensive, and - horros - cut down hot dog sales.
2/21/1978
He was playing a solo on the accordion but Sam Shopsowitz, president of Shopsy's Foods Ltd
He was playing a solo on the accordion but Sam Shopsowitz, president of Shopsy's Foods Ltd
6/30/1970
The big chill. With his son Glen, 15, ready with tongs, Lionel Core holds one of the bags of ice that will help Metro-area residents through another heat wave. Core's Peel Ice and Fuel Inc. - operated for three generations by his family in Brampton - expects to sell 12 tonnes of ice to the Caribram festival over the weekend.
The big chill. With his son Glen, 15, ready with tongs, Lionel Core holds one of the bags of ice that will help Metro-area residents through another heat wave. Core's Peel Ice and Fuel Inc. - operated for three generations by his family in Brampton - expects to sell 12 tonnes of ice to the Caribram festival over the weekend.
7/7/1994
Johnny Lombardi, president of CHN radio, and actress Barbara Hamilton dig in to a dog yesterday at Shopsy's celebrity outdoor barbecue in front of Sho(...)
Johnny Lombardi, president of CHN radio, and actress Barbara Hamilton dig in to a dog yesterday at Shopsy's celebrity outdoor barbecue in front of Sho(...)
2/4/1993
Hot dogs that are deli delights, Where to find them in Montreal diners/G7
Hot dogs that are deli delights, Where to find them in Montreal diners/G7
5/22/1982
Right on track: Three generations of the Beasley family have operated their family-run amusement park on Centre Island for the past 25 years. General manager Bill Beasley, left holds daughter Lisa.
Right on track: Three generations of the Beasley family have operated their family-run amusement park on Centre Island for the past 25 years. General manager Bill Beasley, left holds daughter Lisa.
6/22/1991
His Gripe: U of T student Malcolm McIver drew the above cartoon to depict his worst nightmare: hot dogs taking over the Toronto skyline
His Gripe: U of T student Malcolm McIver drew the above cartoon to depict his worst nightmare: hot dogs taking over the Toronto skyline
11/14/1989
Richard Stuart. Yo-yo syndrome. Assume that like most of us these days you're struggling to stick to the sensible diet. Still you can't seem to resist snacking on a hot dog smothered with onions, relish and mustard at a baseball game or a rock conert. How do you break your automatic habit pattern? That question was put to Dr. Richard B. Stuart, psychological director of the 600,000 members of Weight Watchers International. He was in Toronto recently to promote his new Book of the Month Club bestseller, Act Thin, Stay Thin (George J. McLeod, $11.50).
Richard Stuart. Yo-yo syndrome. Assume that like most of us these days you're struggling to stick to the sensible diet. Still you can't seem to resist snacking on a hot dog smothered with onions, relish and mustard at a baseball game or a rock conert. How do you break your automatic habit pattern? That question was put to Dr. Richard B. Stuart, psychological director of the 600,000 members of Weight Watchers International. He was in Toronto recently to promote his new Book of the Month Club bestseller, Act Thin, Stay Thin (George J. McLeod, $11.50).
8/29/1978
Constant companion: Heidi, a short-haired pointer, is one of the four dogs veterinarian Alan Secord takes everywhere with him, even to the office
Constant companion: Heidi, a short-haired pointer, is one of the four dogs veterinarian Alan Secord takes everywhere with him, even to the office
4/30/1986
Rick Gilmore, president of CNA Assurance, mugs it up with one of his two purebred collies, Shane. Gil more has signed an agreement with Bob Nutbeem, a New found lander, which will provide coverage on the lives of purebred dogs belonging to members of Nut
Rick Gilmore, president of CNA Assurance, mugs it up with one of his two purebred collies, Shane. Gil more has signed an agreement with Bob Nutbeem, a New found lander, which will provide coverage on the lives of purebred dogs belonging to members of Nut
4/4/1972
Thousands of dogs, Leszek Chmielowski packs hot dogs in casings at J
Thousands of dogs, Leszek Chmielowski packs hot dogs in casings at J
1/29/1992