Top dogs to try (top to bottom): Wagshal's, German Gourmet, Canales Delicatessen, Red Apron Butchery and Let's Meat on the Avenue. The condiment at left is Chowchow; at right is Spicy Beer Mustard
Posted on 05/20/2009 11:28:18 AM PDT by JoeProBono
For me, one thing announces the arrival of summer, and one thing only. Not Memorial Day, not the summer solstice, not the last day of school. My summer starts the moment my teeth snap through the natural casing of a juicy, fresh-from-the-grill hot dog and my nose fills with the sharpness of mustard and pungent onion.
I love the personality a grill gives all sorts of food, but when the mercury approaches 80, I crave hot dogs lined up over medium heat. A little charred, a little uneven, with a little personality you'll never get from a bath in water or steam. I watch over them ravenously as they weep fat, swell and split, offering flavors of smoke, paprika and beef.
It's no wonder the American Meat Institute predicts Americans will consume 7 billion hot dogs this summer. They're inexpensive, making feeding the masses economical. They're easy to cook, so working the grill at even the largest parties is a breeze. Hot spots that normally drive me crazy become an asset, as some guests prefer their franks blackened and others just heated though. No need for table settings, or even a plate. Self-contained in a bun, they're the perfect thing to eat while barefoot in the yard, a bit of relish on your chin.
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Top dogs to try (top to bottom): Wagshal's, German Gourmet, Canales Delicatessen, Red Apron Butchery and Let's Meat on the Avenue. The condiment at left is Chowchow; at right is Spicy Beer Mustard
The Bocce League at my Italian American Citizens Club started Thursday. That means Summer to me!
A good chili dog is food for the Gods.
OK, what’s the best Hot dog. I like Nathan’s and Hebrew National. I also like Scott Peterson, but I can’t get them by me anymore.
Home of the deep fried dog.
Me too! I don’t care what is in them I love them.
Best airport hotdog:
Char-dog at Chicago Midway. Get everything on it, and chili-cheese-fries.
Got to ne Frick’s Gourmet, natural casing and no poultry, bubn ‘em ‘til they split. Won;\’t fit in a bun, use a roll.
I do love a Kraut dog.
Fresh Kraut, nicely cooked (raw Kraut is not good), all beef dog, soft bun, pungent mustard. Ah...
Oh, and of course cold beer to go with it also.
I do like a chili dog once in awhile, with lots of onions.
Oh Lord, what a beautiful sight...
Dinner plans for this evening have been changed, gotta go home and clean the grill...
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