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Arbetter’s Hot Dogs, the iconic Westchester eatery serving Miami since 1959, proudly announces its next Hall of Fame celebration on Presidents Day – Monday, February 16, 2026: 8747 SW 40th Street, Miami, FL 33165.
The Arbetter’s Hall of Fame was established to honor individuals who have made a lasting impact on the South Florida community through leadership, service, and heart. This will be the largest list of inductees in the world. Here are some for the 2026 Hall of Fame, with MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED.
- Allen Diamond, Attorney
- Juan Fernandez-Barquin, Clerk of the Court and Comptroller – Belen
- Regalado Family
- A.C.’s Icees
- Alfie Mesa, Marlins – Columbus
- Bob Mayer, TV
- Michael Lowell – Coral Gables High, Boston Red Sox, Marlins
- Juan Cruz, Burger King
- Leslie Pantin – Columbus
- Jorge Masvidal
- Mario Sueiras – Columbus
- Marcus Lemonis – Columbus
- Father Gonzalez
- Jose Romano – Belen, Zoo Miami Foundation
- Gus Cabrera – Coral Park
- Christopher McKeon
- Adam Lamnin – Columbus
- Juan Alvarez – Coral Gables High
- Juan Martinez, Marlins
- Alex de Armas, TV
- Carlos Luis – Columbus
- Roland Sanchez Medina – Belen
- Ralph Cutié – Miami International Airport
The 2026 event will continue this tradition by inducting a new class of community changemakers, to be announced in the coming months.
The celebration will feature live music, giveaways, and cigars courtesy of Dave Arbetter himself, with returning emcees John Lynskey, and Dr. Carter Burrus hosting the festivities.
“This isn’t just about hot dogs—it’s about honoring people who make Miami a better place to live,” said Dave Arbetter. “We look forward to adding new names to our wall of honor this February.”
More inductees will be revealed soon, as Arbetter’s prepares to recognize even more hometown heroes in 2026.
For more information or to nominate a future inductee, visit email Grant@cnews.net.
