All things Hot Dog 24 hours a day 7 days week

2009-11-15T17:20:00.003-07:00

$1.00 Hot Dogs are
Safe and Delicious,
if you get them from Eliana

So it looks like Eliana, the $1 hot dog lady on the NW corner of 43rd and 6th, has survived the onslaught. You might remember that she was part of the crew of carts that got kicked out of that spot by the cops awhile back for parking on a sidewalk that was supposedly too narrow to be a legal vending spot for carts. She even had her cart confiscated, despite the fact that later measurements clearly showed that the sidewalk was the proper width. The other two carts (which included the 3rd El Rey del Sabor cart) decided to cut their losses and set up on the NE corner of 43rd and 6th. Eliana tried that for a bit but, after working the opposite corner for many years without issue, she was eager to return. Thankfully the Street Vendor Project (which hosts the Vendy Awards every year) stepped in and not only helped her get her cart back but also helped deflect any other obstacles to her returning to her original corner.

It looks like she’s there for good again (on the NW corner of 43rd and 6th), and last week I decided to swing by and actually try one of these $1 hot dogs.

I don’t think I’ve ever met a hot dog I didn’t like. Sure, grilled is preferred to boiled, and I’m a big fan of the hot dog/sausage topped with crazy ingredients. But it’s hard to screw up a regular old hot dog in my book. It’s just a mysteriously delicious food (emphasis on the mysterious), and Eliana’s $1 hot dog cart is no exception. You have your choice between “sausage” or “hot dog”, and I went with sausage- because it just looked like a plumper, redder hot dog. I’m a big fan of the grilled onions, so I went with those plus ketchup (but she has sauerkraut and mustard if your prefer either of those.) Bun was typical, and the thing just tasted like a boiled hot dog. The grilled onions were way to watery (too much tomato sauce, and not enough onions) but the thing cost $1 so no real complaints. Truthfully, what do you expect for $1? It’s obviously not going to be a high quality dog, or a high quality bun for that price. The only important thing is survival, and I can say I came out of the hot dog experience unscathed. These $1 hot dogs are completely safe to eat, and easily the cheapest lunch in Midtown. (Or snack, if you so choose to think of them that way.)

I’m sure there are better hot dogs to be had in Midtown (and feel free to suggest some in the comments) but none as cheap as a $1, and I doubt they’re served as somebody as friendly as Eliana.

2009-10-16T22:32:00.012-07:00

Felony Franks

Employs Ex-Cons

Taco trucks are so passé. Want to really pull customers into your food gimmick? Talk to Jim Andrews, owner of Felony Franks, a Chicago hot dog stand where the mascot is a wiener in prison stripes.

But Slashfoo d.com reports that Andrews’ joint isn’t an empty pun. Felony Franks – which serves up specialties like the Misdemeanor Weiner, the Chain Gang Chili Dog and calls its side orders "accomplices" – employs 10 full time ex-convicts. Andrews runs the charity The Rescue Foundation, which works to give ex-cons a second chance and is doing just that with his restaurant.

But some think the restaurant is just exploiting the rough reputation of the city’s west side neighborhood where Felony Franks is located and is exacerbating the problem.

We think Felony Franks is actually doing the opposite by giving these ex-cons a second chance and taking the stigma of jail time away from those who want to start having a productive life.

And the product itself? Andrews says sales are doing gangbusters, and the slogan may tell us why: It’s not just for a good cause, it’s "food so good, it’s criminal."

Photo courtest Joe M500, via Flickr.

Good Eating

Hot Dog Kids

2009-10-13T09:43:00.018-07:00

Pronto Pups, Grand Haven, Michigan
CLOSED for the season

Here we are during our annual January Fund raiser special weekend only opening ! We are open the third weekend in January (Friday,Saturday & Sunday)for a little taste of summer and to give the mid season fix to hold until we open for the season the first weekend in May !

Pronto Pups are a tastey treat (sometimes dinner) that have been enjoyed by people the world over for now 61 years.

We start with a top of the line frankfurter,dip it in a "Special batter", cook them in 100% vegtable oil and serve them "Naked" or with Ketchup or Mustard.

PROUD TO SAY that everything we use to make our product is made in the U.S.A.

Our Franks are made in Michigan !

Generations have made Pronto Pups a family tradition. Families from all over the U.S. travel to our wonderful little city on the banks of the Grand River to enjoy Pronto Pups!

The Business

Basically, a small family owned and operated buisness that believes in promoting a great product at a fair and reasonable price. Thats it. No frills. Just great food and soft drinks. We serve Coke products along with Ice Mountain bottled water.

Who We Are

Charles Nelson (Chuck) is the founding father of this cute little stand. Built it 1947 when there was nothing on the harbor but weeds. He ran it for years on his own. Now, Carl (his son) and Carls wife Nancy along with their kids own and operate the Pronto Pup stand seasonally. Continuing Dads old buisness philosophy of quality over quantity.

Pronto Pup
313 South Harbor
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Phone: 1-616-638-1632

2009-10-09T00:31:00.011-07:00

Ben Ali

Founder of Ben’s Chili Bowl

Dies at 82

Dear family and friends:

We would like to thank you for your incredible outpouring of love and support. Your expressions have truly touched us. We appreciate you now as we have over the past 51 years.

With love and thanks,

The Ali Family

Ben Ali, founder of the world famous Ben’s Chili Bowl, passed away on Wednesday, October 7^th at 10:15pm. He was at home with his wife, Virginia, and died peacefully of natural causes. He was 82.

Family, friends, and countless fans of Ben’s will sorely miss the energetic and unforgettable personality of Ben Ali. He was a true hero of the people and a great example of someone who actually epitomized the American dream. He and his loving wife Virginia created a landmark institution in D.C., tantalizing generations of residents and visitors with their spicy chili dogs and half smokes, but more importantly touching people of all walks of life with their exemplary dedication to the D.C. community.

Although Ben has moved on, his legacy continues with his family at the Chili Bowl helm. After surviving the 1968 riots and other challenges over the past 51 years, Ben has made sure that the Bowl will continue to serve its loyal customers for many years to come. Ben and the entire Ali family have given us something that is rare these days: a continued sense of family and community that only seems to get bigger and better. Ben Ali, we will miss you!

2009-10-07T09:00:00.007-07:00

A Proudly South African
"Hot dog" or Boerewors Roll

In South Africa, Boerewors (our equivalent of a sausage) is as traditional as you can get and it is hard to imagine a sports event, farmer's market or school fete without a Boerewors stall. It is pronounced "Boo-ruh-vors" and loosely translated it means "boere" - farmers and "wors" - sausage and this is indicative of where the boerewors originated from. Boerewors is basically coarsely minced beef(sometimes pork and lamb is added) with some spices such as coriander, pepper, nutmeg, cloves and all spice. This mixture is then stuffed into a casing. Boerewors is traditionally cooked on an open fire, but you can also cook it on a gas grill, oven or in a pan. The smell of boerewors on an open fire, however is very hard to match! A Boerewors Roll is simply a piece or sausage in a long bun, enjoyed with caramelized onions and of course Mrs Balls Chutney!!!
I am a tough customer when it comes to buying boerewors! I like a loose sausage, crumbly in texture and I also like a prominent coriander taste. I found a supplier who makes, in my opinion, THE BEST BOEREWORS IN SOUTH AFRICA .

I am sure if you are visiting South Africa in future, maybe even next year for the 2010 Fifa World Cup you will find this true South African treat sold by many a street vendor!

2009-10-02T22:48:00.006-07:00

Backyard Big Dog takes hot dogs uptown, and it works

By William R. Wood | Kalamazoo Gazette

October 01, 2009, 11:49PM

John A. Lacko | Special to the GazetteMarcus McCone gets his order handed to him by Elise Conner at the Backyard Big Dog on Stadium Drive.OSHTEMO TOWNSHIP — Owners and managers of Backyard Big Dog Gourmet Hot Dogs have a tough challenge: To persuade customers to try hot dogs that are different than the ones the customers are used to.

There are lots of hot dogs at Backyard Big Dog to select, from dogs with Swiss cheese, sour cream and pickles to dogs with coleslaw along with mustard and ketchup. But what is going to move a guy to try that rather than his favorite Chicago dog?

But one thing Backyard Big Dog has going for it is good meat. My companion and I, who got two gourmet dogs ($2.19 to $4.79) and one gourmet, homemade brat easily agreed on that. The gourmet dogs were especially tasty and juicy, so much so that we plan to get those for the kids when we return, rather than the less expensive and small “Puppies” or kids’ hot dogs which cost $2.99 with mustard and ketchup, Black & Barrel potato chips and a drink.

The hot dog meat was tasty, juicy and thick — a quarter pound of beef — and we could easily taste it through the fixings piled on our hot dogs.
John A. Lacko / Special to the GazetteThe Chicago Style Hot Dog at the Backyard Big Dog on Stadium Drive. We decided to be adventurous. I got the special of the day, which happened to include bacon, sauerkraut, sauteed onions and mushrooms and Swiss cheese. The flavors melded together nicely for a nice little meal.

My companion got the Snoop Dog topped with a chili made at the restaurant, along with onion and mustard. She tasted the chili by itself first and liked it.

The buns used for the hot dogs are substantial and made at Renzema’s Bakery of Parchment. The brats are homemade as well, created at Harding’s in Plainwell. They are made with pineapple (Maui Brat, $4.99), habanero peppers and Cajun spices (Atomic Brat, $4.99) and jalapeno peppers (Backyard Big Brat, $4.99). The one I got, the Alternative Brat, which was a plain brat made into a Chicago dog, had a full, robust flavor but was not as good as the restaurant’s regular, quarter-pound dogs.

The most popular hot dog at the restaurant is the Chicago Dog with the regular, quarter-pound dog. It is topped with mustard, relish, chopped onions, tomato wedges, sport peppers, celery salt and a pickle spear.

Address: 7000 Stadium Drive, Suite No. 4, at Eighth St., Oshtemo Township.
Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays.
Phone: 269-353-3253
www.backyardbigdog.com

2009-10-02T08:54:00.000-07:00

The Ongoing Conquest of the City by Hot Dogs: Gulluoglu

By Robert Sietsema in Featured, Sietsema

Tuesday, Sep. 29 2009 @ 8:00AM

In case you haven't noticed, frankfurters are rolling over the city like newly forested logs. They are a snack, a meal, and the new filet mignon. Everywhere you go, you'll see hot dogs, many duded up like a boy on his first date, currying favor on all sides, with a brioche bun for a limousine. Can you guess where I found the above example?

The frank is from Gulluoglu (the name sounds like someone gargling with soda pop), the 139-year-old Turkish baklava chain that offers an almost ubelievable 14 varieties of baklava alone, not to mention other assorted filo-based pastries. There's been a branch on Coney Island Avenue in Brooklyn for five years, but Manhattan has just gotten its own Gulluoglu. A series of luncheon dishes, including several salads, has been added to the menu, and the Manhattan branch also offers egg breakfasts, too.

The entree was called "sausage sandwich Istanbul style," which got me salivating in anticipation. When it turned out to be a gussied-up hot dog, I was at first slightly disappointed, but gradually my anthropological interests got the better of me. The sausage is a bland, German-style weiner, the kind that America adapted and made much better. It's been cross-hatched to facilitate boiling, and comes sided with mayo and ketchup. The pickle spears make it all worthwhile.
982 Second Avenue,
212-813-9400

2009-10-01T18:39:00.003-07:00

Brooklyn Gets Its Own Kosher Hot Dog Eating Contest

By Rebecca Marx in Events, Featured

Wednesday, Sep. 30 2009 @ 10:47AM

TheBusyBrain/fli

Jews know a thing or two about overeating, so it's only fitting that a contest has been created specifically to encourage the practice. On Sunday, October 25, Brooklyn will hold its first kosher hot dog eating contest at Brooklyn Burger Boyz, a restaurant located on the kosher stronghold of Kings Highway. The hot dogs will be from Abeles & Heymann, a 55-year-old Bronx-based company that also produces more rarefied old-school favorites like rauchfleisch (a German cold cut made from thinly sliced smoked beef), liverwurst, and cervelat (a type of cooked sausage). And the contest's organizers are raising the stakes, limiting consumption to a mere five minutes instead of the 12 minutes that Nathan's permits; one of the organizers has termed it a "hot dog sprint eating contest." All of which begs the question our grandmother would ask: "But is it good for the Jews?"

CORN DOGS

2008-11-19T00:01:00.003-07:00

Make your own Corn Dogs

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal (fine ground)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 egg
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1 1/2 teaspoons honey
1 1/2 quarts vegetable oil (or enough to fill a large skillet to a depth of 1 inch)
10 (7"- to 8") wooden skewers
10 Hebrew National Reduced Fat Beef Franks (or other thin Hot Dog)

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, baking soda and powder, salt and cayenne. Set aside.

In another medium bowl, whisk the egg until frothy, then add the buttermilk and honey and whisk until incorporated.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry, and gently stir with a wooden spoon until just incorporated. Do not overmix. The batter should be very thick and slightly lumpy.

Ladle some of the batter into a tall drinking glass, slightly longer than the hot dog.

In a large, deep skillet or a deep fryer, heat about 1 inch of oil to between 350 degrees and 375 degrees. Heat the oven to 275 degrees (the oven is used to keep the finished corn dogs warm while the others cook).

One at a time, skewer each hot dog, inserting a wooden skewer through one tip of the Dog and pushing it about halfway up the length of it. Dip the skewered Hot Dog into the glass of batter, slowly twirling it as you pull it out to ensure an even coating of batter.

Place the skewered Hot Dog into the oil (the stick can go in the oil). Fry, using tongs to turn the Corn Dogs occasionally, until all sides are a deep golden brown, about 30 to 45 seconds. Two to 3 Hot Dogs can be fried at a time.

Transfer the Corn Dogs to papers towels to drain, then place them on a baking sheet in the oven. Repeat with remaining Hot Dogs.

Enjoy

The Hot Dog Kids

Looking for New Hot Dog info again

2008-11-18T08:37:00.007-07:00

Sorry I haven't been able to keep up the blog in the past few months. I had surgery and have been off of my feet for awhile. Now back looking for the best Hot Dog places and all the news about Hot Dogs

Good Eating

The Hot Dog Kids

A Little Known Hot Dog Stand in New England

2008-08-11T14:00:00.002-07:00

Al's Hot Dog Stand in Naugatuck

Some little-known hot dog stands across New England that rival, if not beat, the more famous spots. A prime example is Al's Hot Dog Stand in Naugatuck, CT

Perhaps you are asking, Where the heck is Naugatuck, CT? Well, Naugatuck--and Al's--is actually very easy to get to if you are traveling between Boston and New York City. Located about 5 minutes south of Waterbury (and Route 84) along Route 8, Naugatuck is a sleepy old mill town that is situated in a valley a half hour north of Long Island Sound. Al's Hot Dog Stand, which is tucked into a hillside next to the highway, is every bit as unassuming as Naugatuck itself, so it seems the perfect place for an old Hot Dog joint like this.

Al's is a pretty straightforward place; people park under a huge billboard that faces the highway, walk up to the window to order, then grab a picnic table and wait for their order. And what they wait for is indeed something special; foot-long Hummel Hot Dogs, crinkle-cut fries, birch beer, and so much else (if you're not into Hot Dogs, that is). The Hot Dogs are nearly perfect, with a thin casing, a delicious toasted roll, and cheese or chili added to the dog if you want it.

Al's might just be the best hot dog stand in New England

Al's Hot Dog Stand
248 South Main Street
Naugatuck, CT 06770
203-729-6229
Have you every eaten at Al's?
What did you think?
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MIKE'S CHICAGO DOG HOTS in ATLANTA, GA

2008-08-10T14:00:00.000-07:00

MIKE'S CHICAGO DOG HOTS

With an interior as bright yellow and red as cheap mustard and ketchup, Mike's Chicago Hot Dogs is as much fun to look at as its mountainous sandwiches are to eat. I refer, of course, to the famous Chicago Dog made with the equally famous "Vienna 100% Pure Beef Hot Dog." Mike's turns out an exemplary example.

This is no mushy, tasteless wurst, its blandness undisguised by second-rate relish. The Chicago Style Hot Dog is a paragon of the type, enhanced by freshly minced onion and a light relish. In addition to both mustard and k pickle spear -- a good 5 inches long -- and the final kick of a dash of celery salt and a small hot pepper. (Look before you bite!) And this, mind you, can be orderetchup slathered on a steamed poppy seed bun, the dog is topped with an entireed as a double, which is still not as big as The Works ("need a fork to eat it"). Craving something gooey and goopy and dripping with character as well as with chili, slaw, kraut and grilled onions? This is the place: Chili Dog, Slaw Dog, Chili Slaw Dog, Cheese Dog, Chili Cheese Dog, Kraut Dog, Stew Dog (as in Brunswick), Corn Dog, Plain Dog and the Veggie Dog.

Mike's Chicago Hot Dogs has a catering program is simple, tabletop party cart for home or office parties. They don't have a 7 page menu like some places, but offer just the best of what we do best Chicago Hot Dogs. All beef hot dog includes delivery, setup, and pickup of the cart. Toppings included are: yellow mustard, chopped onion, green neon relish, tomatoes, pickles, sport peppers, and celery salt (the classic Chicago dog toppings). They also have beanless chili for those who prefer our chili dog. The dogs and toppings nicely nestle in a poppyseed bun.

Phone Numbers:
Store: 404-252-8484 cell: 404-667-2625
Email
jhowe56@earthlink.net
Location:
Mike's Hot Dogs
5948 Roswell Rd.
Atlanta, GA 30328
in the Hammond Square shopping center, Sandy Springs.
Hours: Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Have you every eaten here?
What did you think?
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Serving Midcoast Maine for Over 31 Years

2008-08-09T14:00:00.001-07:00

WASSES HOT DOGS

Keith Wass (Owner) has been in the Hot Dog business since 1972, when he bought the wagon that still stands in the parking lot next to Rockland's Rankin block. At the time he was a psychology major at University of Maine in Orono. A relative was selling the stand, and Wass bought it so he would have a job that summer. Still in the business after 31 years, Wass realizes that he was always an entrepreneur, he says he was preparing for this kind of work and didn't even know it.

Try The Traditional Special: a All-Natural Casing Hot Dog, Grilled with Peanut Oil and Fried Onions, placed in a Steamed Roll and Topped with Mustard and Relish. The Hot Dogs are made with pork and beef in a plant here in Maine, in Augusta. It's called Kirschner's. The onions are fried in the same peanut oil as the Hot Dogs, which helps to intensify the taste. And we use a New England-style frankfurter roll. New England-style rolls, to those who are used to the split-on-the-sides rolls common in Mid-Atlantic States.

Wasses Hot Dogs has served over 2 million hot dogs to the Mid-Coast customers in over 31 years of business. What started as a one person business has expanded to 4 locations in 3 communities. There logo states that they have "ABSOLUTELY THE BEST TASTING HOT DOGS ANYWHERE". Some former Rockland residents have confided that, when visiting home they often head to Wasses for a Hot Dog before visiting the relatives.

For 15 years Wass ran the business by himself, but with expansion he had to hire more people. He now has seven employees, with more in the peak summer months. These days he only works in the stands when he's needed as a fill-in person, but he still keeps the books and sees to many other details, so he's really always at work in the business which has become a Maine institution.

Locations includes branches in: Rockland, Belfast, Thomaston and the portable, ever-traveling party-going caravan. You can fine them all over the Mid-Coast Region of Maine.

Have you ever eaten Wasses Hot Dogs?

Which Location?

What did you think?

Please comment below.

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THE QUESTION

2008-08-09T08:52:00.004-07:00

Hot Dogs and Buns

Why don't Hot Dogs and Buns

come in the same number per pack ??????

The Hot Dog Kids

Auto Hot Dog Grill Roller For The Lazy

2008-08-08T14:00:00.001-07:00

NEW Hot Dog Grill Roller for the Lazy

It’s a firm belief of many people that gadgets are created to make us lazier, and this latest automatic hot dog grill roller serves as a reminder that said theory might just be right. This nifty hot dog roller will automatically roll the Hot Dogs for you, without you having to worry about getting one side burnt, though if you do manage to get it burnt, they’ll probably all be (evenly) burnt anyways. Powered by 4 AA batteries.

Have you every seen one of these?
What did/do you think?
Please comment below.

The Hot Dog Kids

5th Ave Hot Dog House in Temecula, CA

2008-08-07T14:00:00.011-07:00

5th Ave Hot Dog House

Sit, relax, and enjoy 7 different Hot Dogs at 5th Ave Hot Dog House. They offer the plumpest and juiciest weiners in town piled high with the toppings of your choice. Enjoy a range of mouthwatering Hot Dogs from their specialty restaurant. 5th Ave Hot Dog House serves 7 different dogs: brats, polish, Chicago, weiner, great dang, European Holger, and bull dogs. All of their Hot Dogs are quarter pounders made by Hebrew National™. In addition to their delicious hot dogs, They offer a range of menu items in the Temecula restaurant, including their famous chili and soup bread bowls. Their bread bowls are 6" of sourdough and come filled with homemade clam chowder, chicken noodle, onion soup, or chili with cheese.

Featured Hot Dogs: European Dog-

This local favorite is piled high with kraut, peppers, onions, and mustard. Chicago Dog-
You will enjoy this dog on a poppy seed bun with celery salt, pickle spears, and peppers. Chili Dog—There Is No Way to Walk with This Dog
Their most famous dog is a 1/4 pound Hot Dog with a cup and a half of chili. You will need a fork and knife for this one!

Service Area:
Old Town Temecula, CA
Hours of Operation:
Mon – Thurs11 am – 5 pm
Fri & Sat 11 am – 9 pm.
Sun 12 pm -3 pm

Have you every eaten here?
What did you think?
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Hot Dog Kids

Hey Email us

2008-08-07T09:30:00.014-07:00

How about dropping us an Email

If your a hot dog lover like we are, e-mail us with information and photos of you or your friends favorite hot dogs and/or hot dog places etc. The Funner, Funnier, and Funkier the better, but keep it Clean ok? and we may just post them on our blog. Send them to: hotdogkids@gmail.com

Hot Dog Stand marks 100th Anniversary

2008-08-06T17:00:00.005-07:00

Simones' Hot Dog Stand

A Maine Hot Dog Stand marks 100th Anniversary. Do you have a favorite memory of Simones' Hot Dog Stand or photo to share? Jimmy and Linda Simones' are looking for memorabilia for the celebration of the business' 100th Anniversary August 11-15, 2008. Ketchup with them at 207-946-7372 if you have a goodie. The family is planning a celebration August 11th through 15th to mark the business' centennial. How do you keep a family business afloat through four generations and 100 years? If you're a Simones', the key is to greet each day with relish. Wednesday is Hot Dog day at Simones', which means the price of a weenie drops from the usual ninety-five cents to seventy-five cents. In truth, every day is Hot Dog day at Simones', a small corner eatery that has been known to local frankfurter aficionados, as the place to go for almost a hundred years. There are other things to eat at this happy lunch counter, including submarine sandwiches, bowls of mild meat-and-bean chili, and burgers; but the menu is headed by the category DOGS DOGS DOGS, and it is dogs that put Simones' on the map. They’re not fancy dogs, they are fun dogs. Nor is there anything about the way they taste that would cause a sausage epicure to swear allegiance. They are small, shockingly red weenies of the type typically served over in Rhode Island at “New York System” restaurants – steamed plump and nestled in tender split buns. “The usual” in this dog house means relish, onion, and ketchup; for thirty cents extra, you can get cheese, kraut, or chili, or have your Hot Dog grilled. We’re traditionalists, and therefore prefer the usual – maybe four or five of them, dressed by one of the young distaff chefs, then sprinkled with a dash of celery salt, which is here marshaled on the bright yellow counter along with salt and pepper. If you think that four or five Hot Dogs is a lot, remember that they are small, also that the record at Simones' for the most number of Hot Dogs consumed in a single sitting is thirty six.
The folks in Lewston Maine don't have to worry about getting their minimum daily requirement of Red Dye #10. A couple of Simone's Dogs does the trick and has been doing the trick for Lewiston for the past 100 years. What's extra-neat about the bright, neon red dogs is that the red coloring runs into the yellow mustard, giving it a blood streaked appearance. Yummy. The dogs are steamed and served on a microwaved bun. The works means healthy schmears of mustard, onion and relish on the bun, under the dog. Simones’ Hot Dog Stand has been a regular stop on the campaign trail for many Maine politicians, including Olympia Snowe, Susan Collins and John Baldacci. Recently Tagg Romney, son of Presidential candidate Mitt Romney, stopped in with his son for a Hot Dog.

Simones' (Sim-OH'-ness) Hot Dog Stand

99 Chestnut Street
Lewiston, ME 04240-7702

207-782-8431

Special thanks to: Michael Stern and hollyeats.com for photos and content

Have you every eaten here?
What did you think?
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The Hot Dog Kids

A Little Weenie Fact

2008-08-05T21:14:00.002-07:00

Do people in Mexico eat what we in the U.S. call a Hot Dog?

Yes, but the mexicans they do it there way and by creative with names like: Hot Dog, Perro Caliente, Dogo, Jocho, Sonodogo (in Sonora).

In fact the normal Hot Dog is prepared with "medias noches Bimbo" or Bollo. and they put like three different kind of sauce-wiener. They use a lot of chili and of course different kind of "toppings": beans, onions with "english sauce", chile chipotle, american cheese, white cheese, sabritas or lays, pinneapple, mushrooms, bacon, of course ketchup, mustard and mayonaise.

They are good and cheap believe it!!!!

A special tanks to: katelina

Have you every had a Mexican Hot Dog?
What did you think?
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Hot Dog Kids

Small Hot Dog Stand in Iceland

2008-08-05T10:00:00.005-07:00

Bill Clinton stops by a

Small Hot Dog Stand in Iceland

Some time ago when Bill Clinton wasn’t so caught up in his wife’s effort with reaching to the throne in the White House, Clinton was visiting Iceland for discussions about alternative energies. Afterward Clinton, a known fast-food aficionado, was spotted at a popular hot dog stand, Baerjarins Beztu (”town’s best”). It serves the traditional Icelandic Hot Dog, which includes lamb, beef and pork. It is served with onions and an egg-based relish. However Clinton wanted to have less dressing at that time. And even today you can go to Iceland and ask for a “Clinton” when you buy hot dogs. Then you will get a Hot Dog only with sinnep (mustard).

Have you every eaten here?
What did you think?
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A New York City Late Night Jewel

2008-08-03T17:16:00.020-07:00

Crif Dogs in New York City

For quick infusions of caloric pleasure, head for Crif Dogs on St. Mark’s Place, where the proprietors insist on deep-frying their wieners in great bubbling vats of oil. The result is a shiny, nearly glowing hot dog that bursts with rich flavor. Crif Dogs: A funky East Village Late Night Hog Dog Shack dedicated to taking the All-American Hot Dog, if you are a sucker for spicy foods and reinventing it via a ton of interesting toppings. There aren't many eateries in New York where you can play Galaga, Centipede or Ms. Pac-Man while downing franks, but this place keeps the '80s spirit of the block alive. A mixed crowd sprawls out among the checkered tables and counter stools, eyeing posted specialties like the Spicy Redneck ("makes you want to marry your cousin") or the more demure root-beer float ("One straw or two?"). Dog choices are limited to the standard Crif (an up-to-snuff smoked frank), the snappier, bolder-tasting all-beef New Yorker and the veggie, delivered in signature combos, ranging from the satisfying chili dog to more eccentric styles. Once you've abandoned yourself to the lipid-rich, brain-dissolving Chihuahua--wrapped in bacon and topped with avocado and sour cream--you may be ruined for any other 3 am meal. Fries are somewhat bland, but the shakes and egg creams add flair. The cheese fries were some of the best. This place is awesome for a quick dinner on the cheap. The hot dogs are delicious and the tater tots are crispy.

Crif Dogs: Manhattan/East Village
113 St. Marks Pl.
New York, NY 10009
212-614-2728
Hours:
Mon-Thu 12:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m.
Fri-Sat 12:00 p.m.-4:00 a.m.
Sun 12:00 p.m.-1:00 a.m.
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RECIPE of the WEEK

2008-08-03T16:15:00.015-07:00

TEXAS HOT DOG SAUCE

This is a Texas Hot Dog Sauce perfected by Paul Suto in 1955. It is a must at family picnics. To Serve: Grill Hot Dogs, toast or steam bun. With the Hot Dog in bun, spoon chopped onion over, 1 slice dill pickle, a good amount of horseradish mustard, and a generous amount of Texas Hot Sauce. Enjoy.

Ingredients:
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 pound ground beef
2 hot dogs, finely diced
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon browning sauce e. g. Gravy Master(tm)
1 teaspoon browning sauce e.g. Kitchen Bouquet(tm)
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
8 cups water
3 teaspoons paprika
1 tablespoon chili powder
4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 1/2 cups dry breadcrumbs

Directions:
1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until soft.
2. Stir in beef and pork and cook, stirring frequently until brown.
3. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in hot dogs. Saute for 3 to 4 minuets. Drain off any excess fat.
4. Stir in the browning and seasoning sauce, browning sauce, pepper, salt, tomato paste and water. Bring mixture to a boil. Lower heat and simmer for 1 hour, uncovered. Stir occasionally.
5. Stir in the paprika, chili powder, cinnamon and parsley. Taste and adjust seasoning, if necessary. Simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
6. Using a hand held mixer blend the bread crumbs into the sauce and it's ready to serve!

Special thanks to: Paul Suto for his Texas Hot Sauce

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South Korea: French fry-coated Hot Dog

2008-08-01T15:49:00.020-07:00

Deep Fried Hot Dog South Korean Style

If Coney Island witnessed the birth of the Hot Dog, Seoul in South Korea saw subsequent generations mutate into a an entirely new genus of animal. An animal coated in a skin of batter and french fries then presented deep-fried on a stick.

The taste is about as obvious as it looks: greasy but still crispy fries glued to a Hot Dog with a thick, neutral batter.

It turns out that Seoul is packed full of artisan Hot Dog vendors. Vendors wrap them in bacon , mashed potato, corn batter or what looked to be seaweed then invariably deep fry them. There are several french fry-coated Hot Dog Stands and a few more in the neighbouring Namdaemun Market. There are many Hot Dog vendors in the narrow alleys of Myeong-dong alone.

You can blame this mutation on the Korean War. When meat was scarce in the years during and after the war, Koreans made do with whatever they could scavenge from the surplus from the US armed forces bases - Spam and Hot Dogs. To make these items edible for Koreans, the locals mixed them together with the paste gochujang in a makeshift stew named “Budae jjigae” (부대찌개) - literally “base stew”. Over the subsequent fifty years, the locals have grown to love the processed meat-flavored soup, the only difference being that the stew now contains actual meat along with the mechanically-separated variety.

There seems to be no particular rules to making the stew, insofar that you need gochujang and Hot Dogs to start, and then whatever seems to be lying around the average Korean kitchen like kimchi, frozen dumplings, greens, ramen, rice cake, and actual meat. 50 years of Hot Dog flavoured broth may be a strange thing to some palates, but may drive you towards experimenting with Hot Dogs in an obscene and deep-fried manner.

One thing about the French Fry coasted Hot Dog on a stick is that they are doing it wrong, the sort of cultural misunderstanding that happens when one culture cooks the food of an unrelated and unattached culture and then impales said food on a wooden stick.

Firstly, the Hot Dog on a stick isn’t coated in real American fries but chunks of potato and secondly, the Hot Dog batter is wheat flour rather than a more American corn dog batter. If Americans had first cooked this one handed food, it would probably be a very different thing.

our special thanks to:Leslie Garcia and The Dallas Morning News

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Beijing get Hot Dogs for the Olympics

2008-07-28T09:50:00.008-07:00

Canadian-style Hot Dogs will be at the Olympics

With the Olympics only days away, Beijing is a city transformed. China's gritty capital has never been known as city of natural beauty. Companies have been pouring into China at the speed of light since the country was awarded the Games back in 2001. Visitors often ask if the food in China is edible and if they can find western dishes. If you can handle all the big franchises like Hooters, Applebee's, Burger King, Outback Steakhouse, TGI Friday's, Pizza Hut, McDonald's, KFC, Starbucks, Baskin Robbins and Dunkin' Donuts, etc., which are already in China, you should be fine. Of course, that is only part of the offering: Thousands of diverse Chinese food restaurants can be found around the city in addition to Indian, Korean, Thai, African, Afghan, Tibetan, vegetarian, Japanese and Vietnamese restaurants. Food should not be a problem. Despite this cornucopia of world foods, there was something missing. If there is one food that seems to be a perfect match with sports, it's the Hot Dog. Yet Beijing seemed to be Hot Dog-less with the biggest sporting event in the world around the corner. Luckily for those who appreciate a good Hot Dog, Canada has come to the rescue. Brent Shen, an employee with the Canadian Embassy in Beijing, teamed up with his partner to open Beijing's first legitimate Hot Dog stand just south of the Canadian Embassy. They actually rented the space without knowing what they were going to do. They decided on Hot Dogs 'cause there aren't any around. Beijing's most famous Hot Dogs used to be sold outside its infamous den of sin, a bar called Maggie's, frequented by the less-than-savoury -- and lonely -- foreign businessmen. The stand made the best Hot Dogs in town, but Maggie's was closed and the stand disappeared. That left Beijing with a Hot Dog deficiency. So Shen's decision to open a Hot Dog stand has been warmly welcomed by foreigners, Some people look and wonder and then come back and pick up a big one to take home for dinner. The locals are especially enjoying the nine kuai ($1.30) regular Hot Dogs, because they are cheap and affordable and they get a taste of American flavour.

Our thanks to:Cam Macmurchy, Times Colonist

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Steve's Snappin' Dogs in Denver, Colorado

2008-07-28T07:27:00.031-07:00

Steve's Snappin' Dogs

These Hot Dogs have a fantastic taste unlike other Hot Dogs in Colorado, combining a natural casing with a flavorful blend of beef and pork with a smokey flavoring that "snaps" when you bite into it. They are nearly 1/4 pound and are served on a fresh, great-tasting Orowheat Coney-style bun. In addition to having top quality hot dogs and buns, we also offer great toppings, deep-fried skin-on french fries, beer-battered onion rings, and old-fashioned chili-cheese fries, as well as a low-carb menu that includes deep-fried green beans and carrot sticks with a touch of salt and pepper, a Hot Dog wrapped in crisp romaine lettuce or flour tortilla. They even have awesome veggie dogs, vegetarian garden burgers, and vegetarian green chili for you vegetarians out there. They can also cater your event with our mobile kitchen. Location:
3525 E. Colfax Avenue Denver, Colorado 80206-1816, Phone: 303-333-7627 Summer Hours Monday - Thursday 11 am - 9 pm Friday - Saturday 11 am - 9 pm Sunday 11 am - 7 pm Winter Hours Monday - Saturday 11 am - 9 pm Sunday 11 am - 6 pm, Web Site: http://www.stevessnappindogs.com

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