Monday, September 14, 2009

Road Food Reviews - Hot Dog Joints

Post by Paul Rogers
Okay - they may not be P.C.; they may be gross to some (Nick); but I really love a good hot dog! Here are some of my favorites...
- Portillo’s – best place I know in Chicago for a dog – or an Italian Beef sandwich!
- Grey’s Papaya – these are New York-style dogs in New York City – natch – Nathan’s has been around longer but these are great…
- Costco – I know – how can this be on the list? I live in the part of the country where you can’t get good Vienna Beef dogs or ‘red hots’. If you’re jonesin’ for a dog, their Polish Dog can meet the fix
- Varsity – an Atlanta institution – great dogs served fast – “whaddayhave?!!”
- Pink’s – L.A. – be prepared to wait, my last time it was 45-minutes in line on the street, just for a hot dog – but worth it – keep an eye out for celebrities, if you’re into that sort of thing.
- Tony Packo’s – Toledo – some people STRONGLY disagree on this one, and I will admit, it’s kind of strange, but their homemade buns are actually better than their dogs, but I like ‘em anyway – I just stay away from the chili!! M*A*S*H fans – if you don’t already know about Packo’s – shame on you!

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