Summer 2023 | Feature

Drag Wieners

Local queens dish on dressing their dogs.

Sharpay Evans-DeLeon and Sofia Evans did more than pose for our cover shoot. The drag queens also took time to share with us their preferences when it comes to the quintessential summer treat: the hot dog.

Always dressed to impress, the two say they’re picky about dressing their food, too. Sofia is the first to admit she’s a basic B.

“Just simple ketchup and mustard,” she exclaims. “If I feel like spicing things up, I might add a dollop of relish and mayonnaise.”

But don’t chastise her; Sofia knows mayonnaise on a hot dog will spark heated debates. Even Sharpay calls out the faux pas.

“This condiment should be reserved to school boxed lunches only,” Sharpay says.

Sharpay prefers a little more bite from her dog.

“My go-to toppings are immediately mustard and relish with a little bit of onion. I feel like these are traditional toppings, but when I take a bite of a hot dog with these toppings, it instantly makes it feel like summer,” she says.

And summer makes them both “want a hot dog real bad” (cue Jennifer Coolidge here — and if you don’t get the reference, I’m not sure we can help you).

“I’m a savory gal, so anything spicy can steer clear,” Sofia says, explaining that you’ll never catch her throwing jalapeños or hot sauce on her wiener. “My delicate and sensitive tongue can’t handle such intense spice!”

“I am also one who enjoys a nice sloppy chili cheese dog — extra chili,” Sharpay says, though she only digs in with a fork and knife. After all, what would you expect from a lady?

When it comes to a chili dog, Taste of Chicago in Reno serves the best, at least in Sharpay’s opinion, but if she’s looking for a quick and tasty bite — well, things get trashy real quick. The friendly neighborhood gas station is her go-to, thanks to the affordable prices and abundance of condiments.

Sofia is more likely to be found at Coney Island Dogs & Burgers in Reno, where she gleefully orders The Frankie (with mustard, relish, and onion), although both gals admit hot dogs are most often consumed at summer get-togethers, barbecues, and Reno Aces games.

“What’s a more perfect combo than hot dogs, an adult beverage, and watching a bunch of grown men pitch and catch?” Sharpay asks. “I’ll wait.”