The Dinner Bell Review – McComb, MS

(From the Burgerdogboy travel archives!) I’d been wanting to hit the Dinner Bell in downtown McComb for some time. On the way back from my Southern hot dog quest, I drove another couple hundred miles out of my way to take advantage of time and opportunity. The Dinner Bell is only open Tuesday thru Sunday… Continue reading The Dinner Bell Review – McComb, MS

New Orleans, LA – Dat Dog

(by Kat Stromquist, New Orleans-based correspondent) As a Chicago ex-pat, I had long looked forward to sampling the wares of Dat Dog, an upscale hot dog stand in the revamped Freret Street corridor of New Orleans. I’m serious about the “stand” part: just six or seven tables are crammed in and around the storefront, and… Continue reading New Orleans, LA – Dat Dog

New Orleans – Serio’s

By: Kat Stromquist I knew of (but had never eaten at) Serio’s from my days working nearby in the Central Business District of New Orleans. They had a reputation for good sandwiches and a long lunch queue, which is generally – though not always – a good sign. So imagine my trepidation when I encountered,… Continue reading New Orleans – Serio’s

From Whence Ruth’s Chris

I had this pal when I lived in New Orleans, Randy Fertel, whom I would join for lunch on occasion, along with a few other cool people, like Lolis Elie, author of  definitive bibles on BBQ, a contributing writer on Treme;  other interesting members of the local populi would join us, as well. I’m not… Continue reading From Whence Ruth’s Chris