Food
has gone to the Dogs! David
Cheren, the founder of The Dog House was born
in the '30s in Boston, one of three sons of immigrant
parents. The entire family was required to work
in the family hot dog business including Dave
and his brothers who worked both before and after
the school day. His parents stressed that hard
work and education would provide limitless opportunities
in the U.S.
Dave's two brothers went on to become acclaimed
Boston physicians while Dave left home at the
age of 18 to attend UCLA. Dave never forgot the
wonderful taste of those special Boston hot dogs.
Luckily, he found a small take-out stand near
campus that served delicious hot dogs reminiscent
of those from Boston. Needless to say, on his
limited budget, Dave became one of their best
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Dave continued his schooling and in 1968 began a successful
30 year career as a trial attorney. As much as Dave
enjoyed the practice of law he always dreamed that
one day he would open his own hot dog business and
share the taste of those special East Coast hot dogs
with others.
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As
a result of a back
injury requiring numerous surgeries and prolonged
recovery, Dave was forced to retire in 1998.
Disabled, Dave spent years pondering his dream
of opening his own hot dog stand.
At
age 64 Dave founded The Dog House intending
to serve college students and others the best
hot dogs available at reasonable prices. Dave
actually brings in those same delicious hot
dogs from Boston that he enjoyed as a kid along
with a unique blend of chili made especially
for The Dog House for those who crave Chili
Dogs! Dave has never forgotten his love for
that special hot dog and his conviction that
it is the perfect meal for a college student
on a budget. For those of us who are burned
out on burgers, the Dog House will be a refreshing
and delicious change!
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