So, you know Cathy Erway as the host of Lets Eat In, but did you know that she also makes some delicious and creative hot dogs? On this weeks episode of Lets Eat In, Cathy is talking with Kara Masi, the organizer of The Great Hot Dog Cookoff, taking place in the Pfizer Building on Saturday, July 21st. Cathy has participated in the event for several years, making sushi hotdogs, and buns out of cucumbers. Tune in to hear Cathy and Kara discuss the origins of the event in Karas backyard in Fort Greene, and how the event grew to be a Brooklyn summer institution that consistently raises money for charity. Dont listen to this episode if youre hungry, because Cathy and Kara talk about some of the more eccentric (but scrumptious) hot dogs from past years cookoffs. Kara also talks about her history with underground supper clubs, and lists some of the Brooklyn-centric vendors at this years hot dog event. If youre in Brooklyn this Saturday, you definitely dont want to miss the 7th annual Great Hot Dog Cookoff! This episode has been brought to you by Tekserve. The chefs are really the soul of the event because they get to use their creativity, and thats what makes it so exciting- and allows us to raise a lot of money for the Food Bank for New York City. -- Kara Masi on Lets Eat In