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Readers sniff out Dodger Dogs

The (mostly) warmer weather we’ve had lately has led to the firing up of a lot of outdoor grills, so here’s a timely request fulfilled: For Sean Fido, who’s looking for Dodger Dogs, Alisa Tagg and Chris Henn said they found them at Smart & Final, and Aaron Mantz e-mailed that most Vons stores carry them. …

For Steve Rzeznik, who’s looking for raspberry-flavored Junket Rennett Custard, Joann Hansen and Dee Quinn said it can be ordered from www.VermontCountryStore (or call 802-776-5730) and Ray Suppe orders from Redco Foods at www.JunketDesserts.com (or call 877-248-2477). …

For Fred Miller, who’s looking for Melinda’s Habanero XXXtra Hot Sauce, Butch Lanning e-mailed that he found it at Albertsons at 7271 S. Eastern Ave. and Gary Robinson reported finding it at www.SweatNSpice.com (or call 866-99-SWEAT or 866-997-9328). …

For Scott Golden, who’s looking for diet black-cherry soda that’s not clear, Rebecca Dano suggested Jones, which she gets at Smith’s at 830 Boulder Highway in Henderson. …

For Josephine Lemberg, who’s looking for schmaltz herring and Canfield Diet Chocolate Fudge Soda, Scott Kagan e-mailed that she can find both at Smith’s at 2211 N. Rampart Blvd. — the herring in the kosher section and the soda with the health foods. …

More on rabbit: Robert Lepore reported finding it at Ferraro’s Italian Restaurant at 4480 Paradise Road and Nora’s Osteria and Wine Bar, 1031 S. Rampart Blvd. …

More on Quaker Oats Puffed Rice: Pat Pincus said she called the factory at (800) 234-6281 and ordered a case. …

More on chow chow: Maria Quinn noted that those who don’t want to drive to Kingman, Ariz., or St. George, Utah, can order at www.CrackerBarrel.com. …

The following readers are looking for the following items:

Lepore: whole-wheat lasagna;

Pat Hopkins: hardtack;

Wendie R. Alcott: Calistoga Flavored Water in small glass bottles, miscellaneous fruit flavors;

Carmel Viado: Flying Horse Royal Lager Beer, from India;

Dottie Willson: Progresso canned red kidney beans;

Karen Heroy: Lizano salsa, Gettysburg Pretzels and restaurants that serve steamed blue crabs prepared with Old Bay Seasoning;

June Marsh: Nalley’s sugar-free bread-and-butter pickles, which she used to get at Wal-Mart;

Larry and Carol Knopp: Oklahoma Joe’s Hog Rub & Yard Bird Seasoning;

Sandi Ksicinski: Johnsonville or other brand bratwurst patties;

And Keri Dilts: the name of and a source for a dry garlic dip/dressing mix, which she formerly bought at Costco, and to which one added mayonnaise and milk.

Readers?

Submit information to Heidi Knapp Rinella, P.O. Box 70, Las Vegas, NV 89125-0070. You also can send faxes to 383-4676 or e-mail her at hrinella@reviewjournal.com. Include your first and last names and, if e-mailing, put “Taste of the Town” in the subject line. Because of the volume of mail received, we can’t respond to each request.

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