Tag: vienna beef

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

Duluth, MN – Grandma’s Boxcar

Part of the Grandma’s “empire” of five restaurants in the tourist-laden section of Duluth, MN, Grandma’s Boxcar is a seasonal adjunct to the original Grandma’s Saloon and Grill (menu). Located in the parking lot of one of Duluth’s premier attractions, the aerial lift bridge in Canal Park, the Boxcar is your destination for light casual… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Grandma’s Boxcar

Hillsboro, OR – Jamie’s Chicago Dogs

Not a review, per se,  just a note that if you’ve been running all over the Portland metro area looking for a genuine Vienna Beef hot dog from Chicago, look no further than Jamie’s Chicago Dogs cart at 2nd and Main in downtown Hillsboro. As far as I know, Jamie is the only guy peddling… Continue reading Hillsboro, OR – Jamie’s Chicago Dogs

Superior, WI – Gronks Bar & Grill

Kawikamedia and the Minnesota Burger Posse ventured over the big bridge the other day, and alit at Gronks Bar & Grill way out in the boonies of Superior, Wisconsin. Gronks has been featured on a number of the food television shows, “famous” for their giant burgers. While overall, a satisfactory experience was had by all,… Continue reading Superior, WI – Gronks Bar & Grill

Duluth, MN – Original Coney Island

      Once upon a time, a young Greek made the treacherous journey from the Twin Cities to Duluth, heeding the call of pioneering Duluthians hungry for hot dogs.  The year was 1921.  90 years later, the Original Coney Island, is still selling dogs, but new owners have made a few upgrades recently. The… Continue reading Duluth, MN – Original Coney Island

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

Portland, OR – Chicago’s Windy City Hot Dogs

There’s a new Chicago hot dog in town, and it’s a real “wiener!” (Oh, I know, “groan.”). Chicago hot dogs aren’t all that easy to come by in Portland, and Chicago Italian Beef & Sausage combo sandwiches are even rarer. Yes, there is that place across the river run by that cantankerous old coot, but… Continue reading Portland, OR – Chicago’s Windy City Hot Dogs