I’ve written quite a bit about coney island style hot dogs, including my version of the origin of the dog, courtesy of American Coney in Detroit; my home town favorite in Duluth, MN, and some other regional versions like Nu-Way in Macon. I’ve found very few ‘make at home’ preparations that I liked, today I… Continue reading Castleberry Hot Dog Chili Sauce Review
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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
Thumann’s Natural Casing Beef Hot Dogs
I had my cap set on some natural casing hot dogs the other day; after all, I had just received a new shipment of Skyline Chili in the post, and I needed something to slather it on! Natural casing hot dogs are my favorite, but not America’s – less than 5% of the hot dogs… Continue reading Thumann’s Natural Casing Beef Hot Dogs
Southern California – Original Tommy’s
Last time I wrote about Original Tommy’s, I compared it somewhat to “Original Ray’s” pizza in NYC. Lots of folks put “Ray’s” in the name of their pizzerias in NY, lots of folks put “Tommy’s” or some variation of it, in the name of their burger joints in SoCal. There is the “original” Original; just… Continue reading Southern California – Original Tommy’s
Duluth, MN – Coney Island Deluxe
The place that started it all, for me, at least in regards to my passion for “chili dogs.” John and Peter Regis, (more Greeks!), started it all a million years ago. Used to be 3 for a buck. Now they are like 1.75 each. Worth every farthing. I used to be able to eat 6… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Coney Island Deluxe