(Dateline: Cincinnati, Byline: Mike Clark, Texas Bureau Chief) This is a story about Cincinnati, Ohio, but there are hot dogs in it. Good ones. Way back in the 19th Century, downtown Cincinnati was bisected east-to-west by the Miami and Erie Canal. Thousands of immigrant Germans took up residence north of the canal, prompting everyone else… Continue reading Cincinnati, OH – Senate Pub Review
Category: Hot Dogs
DeLish Hot Dog Puffs
(Good &) deLish is one of Walgreen’s food brands, along with Nice! and a couple others. They have a lot of heat and eat foods in their coolers these days, including burgers, sandwiches, pizzas and appetizers. I’ve tried the burgers and the pizza. These hot dog puffs come in a pack of 8 for $2.50… Continue reading DeLish Hot Dog Puffs
The Varsity Reviews – Atlanta, GA
Although I had heard about it for years, in all the times I have been to , I had never made time to visit the Varsity. I was there last week, and oh, so many years wasted. For the unwashed, the Varsity is the world’s largest hot dog stand. Covering two acres in downtown ,… Continue reading The Varsity Reviews – Atlanta, GA
Nathans Frozen Onion Rings
I have expressed my concerns here about the infiltration of restaurant brands into the grocery aisles on many occasions. While I realize these companies (or their licensees) are trying to extend their brand names and develop new sources of revenues, very rarely is the product anywhere near the taste / texture of what you will… Continue reading Nathans Frozen Onion Rings
Kwik Trip Update
In my previous posts about Kwik Trip, I reminisced about their roots, when I used to do some business with them and they only had a couple stores in LaCrosse, WI. Today, there are over 400 stores, and 12,000 employees. If you live in the Upper Midwest, there’s a store near you. What makes Kwik… Continue reading Kwik Trip Update
Portland, OR – Domo Dogs, Worth the Price of Admission
(THIS BUSINESS IS NOW CLOSED). I love story tellers. I like to tell stories, too. I’m not so good at it. but I know someone who is. At the opposite end of the spectrum of my likes and dislikes are words used in cuisine reviews these days – like “fusion”, or “mash-up”. and this… Continue reading Portland, OR – Domo Dogs, Worth the Price of Admission
I Invent the WeenieBurger
A few weeks ago, I made frankfurters at home, I usually do this once or twice a year. The recipe is rather simple beef and pork on a 2/1 ratio, paprika, black pepper, celery seeds, garlic powder, dry milk powder, ground mustard, white pepper,coriander, and salt. You process this all, adding ice cubes slowly until… Continue reading I Invent the WeenieBurger
Bobak Polish Sausage Review
“Polish” Sausage is the Americanization of a smoked beef / pork sausage from Poland that is commonly called kielbasa. The American version is generally milder than the original, depending on the manufacturer. Many Chicago companies call their polish sausage “Maxwell Street” (style), as an homage to a sandwich that was commonly sold to the… Continue reading Bobak Polish Sausage Review
Indian River, NC – D Moe’s Famous Hot Dogs
(Update: This location now closed) Ran into this place, hiding in the out lot of a strip mill, in Indian Trail, North Carolina. This is a brand new building, but I didn’t inquire if they were at another location previously, or why the hot dogs were famous. They have a wide variety of ‘specialties’, which… Continue reading Indian River, NC – D Moe’s Famous Hot Dogs
Oklahoma – El Reno Onion Burger v Onion Dog
One of the problems with being a “legend” and lasting 50 or more years, is……you’ve lasted 50 or more years, and you’re damned tired, it’s easy to rest on your reputation, and who can blame you for wanting to squeeze a few more bucks out of your place for your golden years? But I… Continue reading Oklahoma – El Reno Onion Burger v Onion Dog