Sophie’s Hot Dog Stand • 1984

<cite index="2-4,10-5">From her trusty blue-and-yellow cart, Sophie Hsieh has thrived with a smile that could warm the heartiest chili</cite>, becoming <cite index="2-3,10-4">the reigning lunchtime queen of the Green</cite> for over four decades. <cite index="15-1,15-9">Sophie emigrated from Taiwan to Argentina to open a Chinese restaurant</cite> before settling in Morristown and launching her hot dog stand in February 1984. <cite index="1-7,11-7">Patrons sink their teeth into classic beef frankfurters or hot sausages</cite>, piled with <cite index="1-13,11-13">tangy mustard, rich chili, and sauerkraut</cite>, with <cite index="1-9,11-9">hot dogs that started at $1.25 and have only gone up 50 cents</cite> and <cite index="1-10,11-10">sodas that still cost just $1</cite>.