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May 25, 2005

I'm Freakin' Starving...


On Hot Dogs from Pravda. Since I can't get myself a dirty water dog and limp sauerkraut in the schwamps here, I hie thee hither to the Winn Dixie, grab a package of Nathan's and force Major Dad to light the coals. Sauerkraut, De Maille mustard and Heinz organic ketchup. Sweet Mary, Mother of mercy. Kosher heaven on a bun. And you?

So what constitutes a great hot dog? To me, it's a grilled, kosher-style frank served on a lightly toasted bun with slightly spicy mustard and a homemade onion or pickle relish that is neither too sweet nor too hot. The Old Town Bar on East 18th Street not only toasts the bun that encases its grilled natural-casing all-beef Sabrett dog, it butters it as well. Sublime! Sauerkraut is also fine atop my dogs, though every once in a while I crave one prepared Southern style, with cole slaw. My ideal dog should fit neatly into its bun, sticking out by at most an inch on each end.

Fly (and anyone else who waxes poetic over snausages), if you want the whole article, email me and I'll send it to ya.

Posted by tree hugging sister at May 25, 2005 10:16 AM

Comments

I've always prefered the dirty water dogs to grilled ones.

But the kosher dogs (Hebrew Nationals especially) are clearly the best, and Chicago-style beats all others.

Posted by: Mr. Bingley at May 25, 2005 10:31 AM

Ack! While agreeing kosher dogs are the bomb, I take issue with the assertion Hebrew National 'especially'. It's Nathan's, baby. NA THAN'S.

Posted by: tree hugging sister at May 25, 2005 10:40 AM

Fascinating post, considering the one just below it. Can you say "subliminal"?

Posted by: Ken Summers at May 25, 2005 10:53 AM

I was with you right up until something about ketchup on hot dogs. Ewww, no.

Posted by: Dave J at May 25, 2005 10:58 AM

Can you say "subliminal"?

No, but I can say "diverting the dialogue to a classier wiener".

Posted by: tree hugging sister at May 25, 2005 11:08 AM

Hebrew Nationals rule. We have a place here in Charlotte called Matt's Chicago Dog, and if you ever visit the Queen City, make sure you eat there. Kosher beef dogs, fries and potato chips made frech on site while you wait, and cheesecake on a stick to finish you off. Their Chicago Dog is devine, with the poppy seed bun and all the fixins, may just have to go this weekend!

Posted by: Crusader at May 25, 2005 01:11 PM

Oooh, that Chicago dog looks great...

Posted by: Mr. Bingley at May 25, 2005 01:19 PM

Major Dad thinks they are the greatest. I think there's too much crap on them, but will gracefully admit that's a mighty fetching picture.

Posted by: tree hugging sister at May 25, 2005 01:52 PM

Next time you guys come to visit we will make a pilgrimage...

Posted by: Crusader at May 25, 2005 01:53 PM