HOT DOGS !! Where's your favorite joint?

[Old Michael]

Nathans all beef franks.

Black pepper and cayenne.

My place.

My Weber.

Diced onions.

Brown mustard.

Jalapenos.

Guinness

or two.

Joint?

.........Okay. Just for old time's sake. B)

 

[pinhead]

Having grown up in the Chicago area, I couldn't possibly say that this this is the best hot dog I've ever had, but it's the best I've had in this state. In Chicago, I remember always asking for "the works" and then waiting for the surprise (tomatoes, pepperoncinis, jalapeños, bacon, pickles, etc. -- NEVERNEVERNEVER ketchup!), but at this place I usually just go Coney style. Still no ketchup.

US Highway 285

Bailey, Colorado

 

[FJR_pig]

Yes, mad props to Good Dog/Bad Dog in the Portland area, but...

Hal, for your list of favorite weiners, put my house down for a BBQ'd dog of your choice. If a ride develops, I'd love to have a bunch of FJR's in my driveway as everyone stops by for a brat. That, I believe, is what would be called a good time.

I think I'll call it "Pig's Dogs" of Tigard, Oregon

ig_ball:

 

[Fairlaner]

Hal you will be as big as a freaking house when you get home from this one.

R

 

[kaitsdad]

Hal you will be as big as a freaking house when you get home from this one.
R

Well, I just got home from my daughter's first Winter Guard competition - and I was sitting there in the stands watching all the kids, and I thought: "Man, I'm gonna have to get a salad once in a while!"

That, and I will no doubt have to double up on my Lipitor.

Everyone's response so far has been great - with few exceptions. This is shaping up really nicely - going to be an interesting exercise in logistics.

2009 if I'm not chasing bonii around the country, 2010 if I am.

And you can come too, Richard !

 

[ShinyPartsUp]

The best hot dog in the entire universe is the certified official "Fenway Frank" when consumed at Fenway Park in Boston during a Red Sox vs Yankees game. You may think there are better versions of the hot dog available, but ambiance is a big part of the whole "dog" experience.
Oh, by the way, they have proven to taste much better when the Yanks are losing.

+1

 

[TriggerT]

Super-Dog in Chicago. The only remaining ORIGINAL drive-in in the city.

 

[TheAxeman]

Hal,

This might be a helpful link for you to check out before you travel. I've hit a bunch of the places from this sight and found the reviews to be pretty accurate.

ROAD FOOD

 

[Geezer]

My favorite dog is from a place called Gus's in Watervliet, NY. It's been there for over 50 years. Start with half a dozen with the works...trust me they're small.

There is a place called 'Hot Dog Charlie's' in Troy, NY that serves tiny dogs on specially made tiny buns. They are a nice novelty. He has sone special sauce for them too. They're OK, but not great. They also sell tham at the mall in Latham, NY.

 

[Fred W]

Hal,This might be a helpful link for you to check out before you travel. I've hit a bunch of the places from this sight and found the reviews to be pretty accurate.

ROAD FOOD

That list should be made into a downloadable POI update for GPSes...

 

[kaitsdad]

Hal,This might be a helpful link for you to check out before you travel. I've hit a bunch of the places from this sight and found the reviews to be pretty accurate.

ROAD FOOD

That list should be made into a downloadable POI update for GPSes...

Fred W, I'm building a spreadsheet, as well as dropping each location into Streets and Trips. It will be made available to those who wish to challenge their Tums.

Hal,This might be a helpful link for you to check out before you travel. I've hit a bunch of the places from this sight and found the reviews to be pretty accurate.

ROAD FOOD

Axe, thanks for the link. It will come in handy as I get closer to this thing...

 

[Murph]

I've been inspired. How about a Hot Dog/Hamburger list?

My #1 draft pick is not necessarily based on taste but, rather, more on its fame ... anyone up for a 15lb burger?!!?

clicky

 

[luvtoride]

I suppose that my all time favorite hot dog joints are the lunch trucks parked right off of the Garden State Parkway (the exit # varied) in NJ. They sold Sabrette hot dogs & you could get whatever you wanted on them.

This is a fond memory from my early childhood.

If I was to tell ya' my favorite now, I'd have to say Uncle Al's Hot Dogs. They have several locations... but the one that I visit is on Granby St. in downtown Norfolk, VA.

 

[Capt. Bob]

Arbetter's Hot Dogs (are better)

"Free baked beans when the Bosox win the pennant"

8747 SW 40th Street

Miami Fla. 33165

For the locals that's Galloway Drive and Bird Road

 

[user 6393]

<<<<<<----works hard not to eat mystery meatcicles

:bad:

 

[JerseyEd]

Rutt's Hut, Clifton, New Jersey. This is my home town, but have lived in S.C. for over thirty years now. When I go home for a visit, going to 'Rutt's' is always high on my list to do. Deep fried, and available in various amounts of 'doneness', you just ask for your pleasure; great fries and onion rings too, and don't forget the birch beer.

I didn't know they are open 24 hours a day. On the way home from a concert I ran over there, it was 2:30 AM and the place is packed. Great hotdogs :yahoo:

 

[vectervp1]

The Travel Channel did an episode on this called Hot Dog Heavens. They show it every once in a while, like this past Sunday. Keep an eye out for it.

Pinks was one of them. There was also Nathans Coney Island, a Coney Island in Colorado, Superdawgs in Chicago, some casino in Vegas, and Puka Dogs in Hawaii. There were more, but thats all I can remember.

 

[7mary3]

The RED PIG in Johnson City, TN.

 

[airboss]

Hal, I think you're really on to something, maybe you could turn it into an Iron Butt ride, ala National Parks tour.

B)

 

[leedavis]

Zack's in Burlington NC. One of those places where everybody in town goes. The chili's so greasy (read: tasty) it soaks through the bag if you get take out.