{"id":404659,"date":"2026-09-19T14:54:12","date_gmt":"2026-09-19T14:54:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/404659\/"},"modified":"2026-09-19T14:54:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-19T14:54:12","slug":"fat-ones-hot-dogs-italian-ice-opens-at-citywalk-at-universal-orlando","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/404659\/","title":{"rendered":"Fat One\u2019s Hot Dogs &#038; Italian Ice opens at CityWalk at Universal Orlando"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Fat One\u2019s Hot Dogs &amp; Italian Ice officially opens at Universal CityWalk today, bringing Joey Fatone\u2019s passion project to Universal Orlando.<\/p>\n<p>Ahead of the opening, we were invited to preview the new restaurant, sample several of its signature hot dogs and Italian ice, and chat with Fatone and his longtime manager and business partner, Joe Mulvihill.<\/p>\n<p>For both, opening at CityWalk is a full-circle moment. Fatone and Mulvihill attended nearby Dr. Phillips High School, just across the street from Universal Orlando, and both also worked at Universal Studios Florida during the resort\u2019s early years. Fatone performed as the Wolfman in Beetlejuice\u2019s Graveyard Revue before joining NSYNC.<\/p>\n<p>Fat One\u2019s arrival at CityWalk has been in the works for about two years, per the duo. Several different concepts and locations were considered before ultimately landing in the former Hot Dog Hall of Fame location.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.insideuniversal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC05053.jpg?ssl=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-featured wp-image-70866\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC05053.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The menu features some pretty unique hot dog combinations. Some may sound a little odd at first, but once you try them, you get the appeal.<\/p>\n<p>Our favorite was The Angelo, a Greek-inspired hot dog with tzatziki, tomatoes, red onion, olive tapenade, feta, and fresh dill on a brioche bun. The dog was inspired by Fatone\u2019s character in My Big Fat Greek Wedding, it\u2019s surprisingly light and refreshing for a hot dog.<\/p>\n<p>As it turns out, it\u2019s Fatone\u2019s favorite, too.<\/p>\n<p>Our other favorite was The Fat One, the restaurant\u2019s signature dog and their version of a loaded chili cheese dog. The footlong is piled high with roasted pork, pepperoni, chili beans, Cheddar cheese sauce, red onion sauce, and fries. It\u2019s definitely on the heavier side, but everything works well together.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.insideuniversal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC05028.jpg?ssl=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-featured wp-image-70865\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC05028.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\"  \/><\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.insideuniversal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC05036.jpg?ssl=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-featured wp-image-70847\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC05036.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Several of the dogs have personal connections to Fatone, including El Fonsi, named after his friend Luis Fonsi and featuring familiar Puerto Rican flavors such as sofrito, mayo-ketchup and potato sticks.<\/p>\n<p>Fatone joked that despite all the crazy concoctions, he\u2019s actually a \u201cplain Jane\u201d when it comes to hot dogs. His palate has expanded as he\u2019s gotten older, but he also mentions that his appearances on various cooking shows helped, too.<\/p>\n<p>And while Fat One\u2019s encourages guests to be daring, you don\u2019t have to order one of the more elaborate creations. Guests can keep it simple with a plain hot dog, and the team will customize orders as best as possible, including gluten-free and vegan options.<\/p>\n<p>Fatone says they haven\u2019t reinvented the hot dog; they\u2019ve just elevated it. \u201cI want people to have an experience when they eat these hot dogs,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>The menu may keep evolving, too. Fatone teased the possibility of seasonal dogs, whether that means bringing back past favorites from previous locations or creating new options inspired by the season.<\/p>\n<p>The restaurant also serves Italian Ice, inspired by Fatone\u2019s childhood in Brooklyn. Six flavors are available, and guests can enjoy them as-is or add liquor as a floater.<\/p>\n<p>Mulvihill joked that it\u2019s always a good idea to make it \u201cdirty.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.insideuniversal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC05004.jpg?ssl=1\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-featured wp-image-70859\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/DSC05004.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\"  \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Three beers from Crooked Can brewed specifically for Fat One\u2019s will also be available on tap: a lager, IPA, and amber.<\/p>\n<p>For Fatone, Fat One\u2019s remains a passion project and something he genuinely loves, rather than a celebrity \u201cslapping their name on something to make some money.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Both Fatone and Mulvihill still call Orlando home, and they credit some of Fat One\u2019s success to lessons learned from their early experiences working in the theme park industry. Now, after a decade of Fat One\u2019s, they\u2019re bringing it back to where a lot of their story began.<\/p>\n<p>Menu<\/p>\n<p>The Fat One \u2013 Footlong hot dog piled high with roasted pork, pepperoni, chili beans, Cheddar cheese sauce, red onion sauce, fries, soft bun<\/p>\n<p>The Brazilian \u2013 Grilled linguica sausage, onion sauce, jalape\u00f1o vegan mayo, Cotija, Calabrian honey, red peppers, cilantro, potato sticks, brioche bun<\/p>\n<p>The Angelo \u2013 Tzatziki, tomatoes, red onion, olive tapenade, feta, fresh dill, brioche bun<\/p>\n<p>Dirty K-Pop Dog \u2013 Korean-inspired hot dog with kimchi slaw, spicy gochujang mayo, scallions, crispy onions, black sesame, brioche bun<\/p>\n<p>To-Ny \u2013 Sauerkraut, red onion sauce, signature mustard, brioche bun<\/p>\n<p>El Fonsi \u2013 Ham, turkey, Swiss, sofrito, onion jam, mayo-ketchup, potato sticks, brioche bun<\/p>\n<p>The Cubano \u2013 Ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, mustard, dill pickles, brioche bun<\/p>\n<p>Johnny\u2019s Pizza \u2013 Neapolitan tomato sauce, melted mozzarella, pepperoni, Parmesan-parsley butter, brioche bun<\/p>\n<p>The Vegan \u2013 Vegan hot dog, red onion sauce, signature mustard, relish, bun<\/p>\n<p>Italian Ice Flavors \u00a0\u2013 Lemon, Cherry, Mango, Tropical, Cotton Candy, and Blue Raspberry.<\/p>\n<p>Stay tuned to Inside Universal for all the latest news on Universal Parks &amp; Resorts. 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