“Sauce is Very Peaceful”: Curtis’ Coney Island Famous Weiners

Curtis’ Coney Island Famous Weiners has been a fixture in downtown Cumberland, Maryland for more than a century. This video features owner Gino Giatras and celebrates the unique place Curtis’ holds in the fabric of this transitioning rural community.

In 2018, Curtis’ was recognized with a Maryland Traditions heritage award in the category of Place. This video has been selected for screening at the 2019 Ethnografilm Festival in Paris.