Freddys Steakburgers Review – Nationwide Chain Started in Wichita in 2002, Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers has quickly grown across the country, now with over 300 locations in 30 states. The eatery focuses on smash patty burgers, Vienna Beef brand hot dogs, and frozen custard deserts. I visited the one in Lake Zurich, IL, which… Continue reading Freddys Steakburgers Review – Nationwide Chain
Category: Hot Dogs
Dog Haus Review – Nationwide Chain (Rockford, IL location)
A review of the slider corn dog and burgers at the Dog Haus chain. Rockford, IL location.
Hot Dog-aghetti Recipe
Hot Dog-aghetti Recipe Today’s recipe from the “New Hotdog Cookbook” (McFadden Publishing, 1968) (Recipe their property) is “Hot Dog-aghetti!” 8 small onions – about 1 inch diameter 1 1/2 c water 1 8 ounce can tomato sauce 2 cups tomatoes 1 cup macaroni noodles 1 package garlic flavored salad dressing mix 1/2 cup sweet pickle… Continue reading Hot Dog-aghetti Recipe
Bread Soup with Hot Dogs Recipe
My favorite niece found this old cookbook, the “New Hotdog Cookbook,” McFadden Press, 1968. Thought I’d put up some of their recipes, a lot of them are pretty funky! Bread Soup with Hotdogs Ingredients 6 C hot beef stock 6 slices enriched white bread, lightly toasted 6 eggs, poached until just firm 6 hot dogs,… Continue reading Bread Soup with Hot Dogs Recipe
Paradise Pup Review, Des Plaines, IL
A Chicago legend for decades, this suburban hot doggery shines when it comes to the basic Chicago fare of dogs, burgers, sausages, crinkle cut fries, shakes and the like. Cash only, order from the counterman (who’s extremely patient, even with newbies) and wait for your delish food to be cooked to order. There are a… Continue reading Paradise Pup Review, Des Plaines, IL
Fatsos Last Stand Review – Chicago, IL
Fatsos Last Stand, in Chicago west of the Loop, is retro and haute cuisine at the same time. Conceived as a neighborhood hot dog stand, the original owner committed to delivering the best of class food possible. And he achieved it, with damned tasty burgers, Chicago style hot dogs, and fried shrimp (another Chicago staple).… Continue reading Fatsos Last Stand Review – Chicago, IL
Sheboygan Sausage Natural Casing Wiener Review
From their site: Since 1933, Sheboygan Sausage Company has been crafting a wide array of sausages with all the Old World goodness our customers expect. Our products include natural casing wieners, bratwurst, Italian sausage, summer sausage, little smokies, and braunschweiger. They make quality products, using old world recipes and is now part of American Foods Group,… Continue reading Sheboygan Sausage Natural Casing Wiener Review
PJs Moon Doggies Review Glenview IL
I don’t think anybody knows exactly how many hot dog stands there are in Chicago. It’s a well known fact that there are more than the total McDonalds, Wendys and Burger Kings combined. Estimates vary between 1500 -2000. In Chicago, a “hot dog stand” can take many forms, from street cart to brick and mortar… Continue reading PJs Moon Doggies Review Glenview IL
Parkview Chorizo Smoked Sausage Review
Chorizo is a type of pork and/or beef sausage which differs in different parts of the world. Spanish chorizo is a smoked, cured, sausage, often sliced and eaten like salami. It’s seasoned with hot peppers and pimento. Chorizo found in Mexico and Mexican-American dishes in the US, tends to be ground meat and fattier. It… Continue reading Parkview Chorizo Smoked Sausage Review
Wrigley Field Smokies Review
In a nostalgic mood a couple years ago, the Chicago Cubs commissioned world famous Vienna Beef to bring back the Wrigley Field smokie sausage, using the original 1893 family recipe. These puppies are pure beef with a secret combination of spices, and hickory smoked (Ingredient and nutrition panel below). They are substantial, and in the groceries,… Continue reading Wrigley Field Smokies Review