Tag: Chicago Hot Dogs

Pete’s Famous Hot Dogs Review – Lily Lake, IL

Literally in the middle of nowhere (no offense, Lily Lake, but you’re a highway intersection) – Pete’s Famous Hot Dogs may not actually be famous, but they deserve to be. Open seven days from 7AM thru the dinner hour, this small eatery is manned by “Pete” and his daughter? Companion? Wife? Pete is affable and… Continue reading Pete’s Famous Hot Dogs Review – Lily Lake, IL

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

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

Red Hot Chicago Brand Hot Dogs

In 1893, Samuel Ladany arrived in Chicago and started a small sausage making company, using old world recipes and techniques.  Ladany’s effort blossomed into the Vienna Beef company, by far and away the most popular hot dog manufacturer in Chicago.    How popular?  There are hundreds and hundreds of hot dog carts and shops that carry… Continue reading Red Hot Chicago Brand Hot Dogs

Cary, IL – Bambino’s Beef

Just like in the Pacific Northwest where you’ll see innumerable small restaurants with the word “Teriyaki” on them, in Chicagoland, you’re apt to see countless outlets with the word “Beef”, which is a reference to “Italian Beef”,  thin sliced, slow-simmered, seasoned roast beef served on a roll.   Make it a “combo” and they add an… Continue reading Cary, IL – Bambino’s Beef

Portland, OR – Wayne’s Chicago Red Hots

“Someone” dropped me an email last week saying I should visit Wayne’s; the mail probably came from an insider since it included a bevy of photos, as well. Some of the pix were really great, unfortunately, they have people in them, so I couldn’t use them w/o permission. I like hearing from restaurants, actually, it… Continue reading Portland, OR – Wayne’s Chicago Red Hots