BOOMTown Coney Named MiLB's Most Unique Concession Item
The Coney I-Lander restaurant first opened its doors in 1926 in downtown Tulsa by Greek Immigrant Christ Economou. Now a chain, Coney I-Lander restaurants sell hundreds of thousands of hot dogs a year, with their specialty being slow-grilled hot dogs topped with chili, onions & mustard. In 2024, the Drillers
The Coney I-Lander restaurant first opened its doors in 1926 in downtown Tulsa by Greek Immigrant Christ Economou. Now a chain, Coney I-Lander restaurants sell hundreds of thousands of hot dogs a year, with their specialty being slow-grilled hot dogs topped with chili, onions & mustard.
In 2024, the Drillers introduced their version, the BOOMTown Coney, a one-pound, two-foot-long Texas Chilli Co. hot dog paired with three pounds of thick cut fries that fans can enjoy plain or loaded with one pound of chili, onions & shredded cheese.
The concept was originally for a family to enjoy a fun ballpark meal together, but it turned into the ballpark challenge. While many have attempted to conquer the BOOMTown Coney and fries combo solo, none has finished the challenging delicacy.
“The thanks for this promotion must go to our staff and our food service staff as we’ve tried to win another Golden Bobblehead Award for a lot of years,” said Drillers President and General Manager Mike Melega. “Who thought all we had to do is take a foot long two pound hot dog with another pound of chili and three pounds of French fries? We had a lot of fun with it and we’re glad our fans enjoyed all season long.”