Hot Diggity Dog!
The great american hot dog. Or is it?In fact, two German towns vie to be the original
birthplace of the modern hot dog. Frankfurt claims the frankfurter was invented there over 500 years ago, in 1484: eight years before Columbus set sail for America. But the people of Vienna (Wien, in German) say they are the true originators of the “wienerwurst.” Whatever. Do we really care as long as the great tradition continues? Healthy for you? Not by a long shot. You don't want to know what goes in one. And speaking of going in one, don't ever try a Kobayashi. He finished 69 hot dogs, one more than the officially recognized previous world record. That world record stood as the highest ever eaten until 2016 when Joey Chestnut ate a record 70 at that year's Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. Pure disgusting. But, every once in a while I need one. I don't really want one. I just need one. And, since moderation is the foundation of all that is good, I eat one (or two). Where?
1) QT - Yes, the gas station. Best hot dog in town. And, best hot dog deal in town. $1.49 for one or $2.49 for two. Toppings are free and they
are really good. Chicago style relish, sauerkraut, cole slaw, onions, pickles, etc, etc. All you want. Or rather, all you can fit on a hot dog. All beef. Big. Steamed buns. My #1
2) Johnny F's - The Real Chicago deal. Very good but pricey compared to QT
3) Fuddrucker's - Big. Not cheap for a hot dog, but you can make it a meal since the salad fixins' are included
4) All the "Clocks". Good and a fairly good deal. They work since they come with onions and chili
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Ricks Deli and Market downtown, Just Dogs on N. Pleasantburg, and Dawg House Grille on S. Pleasantburg are all rated pretty high in the area for a good hotdog. Due to your unusually small list, perhaps some more sampling is an order!
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