User:FAlexanderS/FunnelDog

A funnel dog is a combination between a corn dog and a funnel cake. Essentially it is a corn dog, but instead of a traditional cornbread batter, it is covered in a much sweeter batter that is used to make funnel cakes. It is then deep fried in hot oil and can be served with traditional funnel cake toppings.

History
The Funnel Dog was a culinary creation of Clay W. Socha and Alex Flores in July of 2008. At the time, both were employees at Wild Rivers Waterpark, Clay Socha was the events coordinator for the park and Alex Flores was the food service manager. Orginially, the product was not meant for the general public, but after its widespread popularity among the park's employees, executive chef Clark Hutton and the board of directors decided to put it on the menu starting in the 2009 summer season.

Availability
Currently, Wild Rivers Waterpark is the only venue which offers this product at two of its restaurants, Colonel Hawkins and Congo Cafe. The waterpark's webiste describes it as

The Original Funnel Dog! Invented by innovative Wild Rivers team members Clay Socha and Alex Flores, and perfected by Executive Chef Clark Hutton. This is a one of a kind exclusive hot dog snack coated with a slightly sweet funnel cake batter that crisps up perfectly on the outside and keeps the interior hot dog juicy and plump. Try this with a traditional mustard topping or our signature blackberry jam and powdered sugar for a taste sensation you can only get at Wild Rivers Waterpark!

Although the park does not have protected rights to it, in-park advertisements describe it as "Exclusively at Wild Rivers". The name is not trademarked at this time.