I don’t usually write about movies, but when a feature comes along that so clearly demonstrates the importance of hot dogs, I feel compelled to opine. “Hyde Park on the Hudson” is the story of King George and Queen Elizabeth’s visit to President Roosevelt’s summer White House on the eve of the outbreak of World… Continue reading Hyde Park on the Hudson – A Movie About Hot Dogs
Category: Hot Dogs
Joliet, IL – Steak ‘n Shake Steak Dog
First the “Steakburger”, now the “Steak Dog”. I’m a fan of Steak N Shake, have been for years, even though they never seem to be located in my part of the country, I stop when I am able. My previous forays have been written about here. This trip a mere dunk in / out as… Continue reading Joliet, IL – Steak ‘n Shake Steak Dog
Georgia – Nu-Way Weiners
In 1916, Greek American James Wallis opened Nu-Way Weiners (yes they spell it that way) in 1916, and there it remains, growing into a mini chain in mid-Georgia, that even Oprah pronounces as one of “her best.” Nu-Way was established the same year as Nathan’s on Coney Island, making it the 3nd oldest hot dog… Continue reading Georgia – Nu-Way Weiners
New Orleans, LA – Dat Dog
A pal invited me to the haute dog place in New Orleans, “Dat Dog”, and it was over the top delicious on the tubular nutrition vehicle offerings. Unimpressive website that tells you nothing, but the experience and first bite tell you everything. These are quality sausages, made by a variety of purveyors. My pal went… Continue reading New Orleans, LA – Dat Dog
Wauconda, IL – Scooter’s Hot Dogs
Out beyond the hoity-toity Chicago suburb where we raised our family, there’s the outpost of the town of Wauconda, IL, a nice little lake, some shops, quiet neighborhoods. We used to go there pretty often for an ‘all you can eat’ Friday nite fish fry, quite common in Northern Illinois, Southern Wisconsin. But today it… Continue reading Wauconda, IL – Scooter’s Hot Dogs
Usinger’s Meats – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
I wrote a bit about Usinger’s the other day. Here’s the rest of the story, as I prepare to dig into their natural casing “Old World Recipe” wieners. Pretty straightforward ingredients with these pups, beef and pork, water, spices, sugar, salt, paprika, and a couple of the sodiums as a preservative, in a natural lamb… Continue reading Usinger’s Meats – Milwaukee, Wisconsin
I Go on a Rant About Yum Brands
Yum! was created on October 7, 1997, as Tricon Global Restaurants, Inc. an independent company, as a result of a spin-out from PepsiCo, which owned and franchised the KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell brands worldwide. It’s been a successful venture, by any measure. What fascinates and irritates me at the same time, is the company’s idea of “product innovation”… Continue reading I Go on a Rant About Yum Brands
Seattle, WA – Random Stops
(From our travel archives) Escaped from post-Katrina for a few days, ostensibly for business, but really for my sanity. I finally found a place where the Chinese food in the US tastes Chinese, a little place north of the city called Doong Kong Lau Haaka Cuisine. The “Haaka” were one of the nomadic tribes of China, and as such,… Continue reading Seattle, WA – Random Stops
Taipei City, Taiwan – The Brass Monkey Review
Taiwan reporter Kayoumin stopped in at the Brass Monkey last nite, Taipei’s bonafide Antipodean style sports bar, and, while the menu offers a wide variety of ‘western style’ ‘sports bar’ cuisine items, opted for the giant saucisson (hot dog), with fries and beers on the side. He said that the sausage was “German style”, which… Continue reading Taipei City, Taiwan – The Brass Monkey Review
Alabama – Hot Dog Tour Review
(From our travel archives) Continued my southern chili dog quest, armed with suggestions from friends, Romans, and countrymen, this week I pretty much covered Mississippi and Alabama. I got deep into Georgia, as well, but time constraints actually prevented me from sampling the fare; the only thing I came away from Georgia with was a… Continue reading Alabama – Hot Dog Tour Review