Lulu's Hot Dogs - University of South Carolina

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMedia ContactJennica Justice(404) 376-8791justice.jennica@gmail.comLulu’s Hot Dogs will kick off St. Patrick’s Day with a “Wiener War” Hot DogEating ContestCOLUMBIA, S.C. (March 16, 2011) - Lulu’s Hot Dogs will host the first St. Patrick’s Day Wiener War,a hot dog eating contest, this Saturday at their restaurant on Devine St., during the St. Patrick’s DayParade.Lulu’s Hot Dogs is located a block from Five Points at 2303 Devine St. They will open their doors on St.Patrick’s Day at 8 a.m., and the Wiener War will start at 10:30 a.m. The winner of the contest will receivea prize of $100 worth of free food and drinks at Lulu’s Hot Dogs.“We’re really excited about this event and the opportunity to join in the St. Patrick’s Day festivities,” saidLucien Hutcherson, owner of Lulu’s Hot Dogs. “We were getting the restaurant ready for business duringlast year’s parade, and had several people tell us they would have bought a hot dog if we were open.Getting to interact with the public this year is one of the main reasons why we’re so excited to be openand having an event of our own on St. Patrick’s Day.”For those who want to watch the St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Lulu’s Hot Dogs sits in a prime location on thecorner of Devine Street and Heidt Street, and is an ideal place to view the passing festivities.Lulu’s Hot Dogs will be selling beer and hot dogs for $2.50 during the event. Music will be provided byColumbiaredhot.com and DJ GLDFNGR. Everyone who attends will also receive a special St. Patrick’sDay coupon.Copies of the contestant entry form for the Wiener War can be found online atwww.lulushotdogs.com/wiener-war, or can be picked up at the restaurant. Participants must be at least 18years old to enter the competition.Media representatives are invited to attend the event, and Lulu’s Hot Dogs will have representativesavailable for interviews.About Lulu’s Hot DogsLulu’s Hot Dogs was founded in 2010 by Lucien Hutcherson who, for years, had a dream of one dayowning a “hot dog joint.” Lulu’s operates by the motto to “keep it simple” with a menu of all-beef hotdogs with various toppings, chips, fountain drinks and beer. A relaxed and comfortable atmosphere is alsoa key ingredient. Lulu’s Hot Dogs is open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday. For moreinformation and coupons, visit www.lulushotdogs.com.###37