{"id":2070,"date":"2010-01-20T15:20:45","date_gmt":"2010-01-20T23:20:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/burgersdogspizza.com\/?p=2070"},"modified":"2010-01-20T15:20:45","modified_gmt":"2010-01-20T23:20:45","slug":"fried-onion-portland-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.peterstromquist.com\/?p=2070","title":{"rendered":"Portland, OR – Fried Onion Portland (Food Cart)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Can a New Yawker successfully peddle a Chicago hot dog to Portlanders?\u00a0\u00a0 One stop at the Fried Onion will make you coo an utter “oh, yes!”<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Fried Onion is another newcomer on the scene, and in a slightly unlikely location, NW Raleigh between 22nd and 23rd. (Actually midway in the block on Raleigh)<\/del>. Update:<\/strong> SE Third and Alder.<\/p>\n

Affable folks, the Onion proprietors are experts in their field and experts on hot dogs.\u00a0\u00a0 The Chicago “Red Hot” is not “hot”, but rather a brand name, and, interestingly, the founder of Red Hots is the grandson of the founder of Vienna Beef, arguably, THE Chicago hot dog.<\/p>\n

At least in my mind.\u00a0 At least until today.<\/p>\n

A nicely charred dog, skinless, ample in size, lovingly checked by the cook for the required doneness temperature (nice touch), and placed in a also slightly charred locally baked roll.\u00a0\u00a0 A dab or kraut at my request, and a squirt of yellow mustard, a dash of celery salt (homage to Chicago), and man oh man, that’s a great dog.\u00a0 Great flavor, great taste, no overbearing smoke or seasoning flavor.\u00a0\u00a0 And a damned good size, as well.<\/p>\n

So why did I order a burger as well?\u00a0 How could I not? \u00a0I ordered it undressed, with a slice of cheddar, and you see that crispy protrusion off to the right?\u00a0 Nope, it’s not bacon, but crispy melted cheddar goodness.\u00a0 An ample sized hand-formed patty, lean, nice beefy flavor,\u00a0 I ate it “as is”, and didn’t clutter it up with condiments, wanted to enjoy the taste and texture of the patty itself.<\/p>\n

I couldn’t finish both the dog and the burger, oh, I could have in my salad days (did I ever really have “salad days?”)<\/p>\n

Well, actually, I couldn’t finish the buns.\u00a0 I ate the meat out of both the dog and burger, and didn’t leave a morsel behind. Caution: Red Sox fans pay extra, the sign sez. Menu is here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Go the the Fried Onion.\u00a0 Order.\u00a0 Purchase.\u00a0 Partake.\u00a0 Enjoy.\u00a0 Smile.<\/p>\n

If you can’t get enough on site, it appears you can order Chicago style hot dogs<\/a> delivered to your home.\u00a0 I’m gonna.<\/p>\n

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