Category: Hot dogs
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You Can Do It Otto!
The Bulls wrapped up the pre-All Star break portion of their schedule on a bright note, taking down the Memphis Grizzlies with a blowout victory and ending an 11-game home losing streak. New Bull Otto Porter Jr. scored a career high 37 points, earning a dousing from his teammates during Steve Kashul’s postgame on-court interview:…
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Weiner Wednesday: George’s Hot Dogs in Bucktown
Look how they load you up on the tomatoes! I like that. Used to live right by George’s about 10 years ago. I’d go up there for cheese dogs, polish, gyros, etc. Always dependable with great french fries. George’s made a few surface alterations since then, but otherwise the place hasn’t changed a bit. Cash…
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Weiner Wednesday: America’s Dog & Burger at Navy Pier
I never heard of this place before. But apparently it was founded at Navy Pier by 2 brothers, who went around and gathered famous dog recipes from around the country: I tried the Maxwell Street Polish. It being navy Pier, the place lacks authenticity. You’re getting served by college kids who could just as…
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Dogs n Suds in Grayslake Up For Sale
Dog n Suds has been around Grayslake for 50 years. The current owner has had it for 22 years and says its time to sell. It’ll only cost you $850K. Never been but looks like a cool place. The Suds aren’t beer, rather root beers and other pops. Grayslake Dog n Suds' owner says he…
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Weiner Wednesday DIY: Chili Dogs Via Costco in St. Charles
My sister and brother-in-law know Costco is the sneaky good place to get quality meats. This is chili made with strip steaks acquired at the Costco on Randall Rd. Steak chili: Throw it on a dog covered with toppings, a BBQ pork sandwich and a salad smothered in ranch. Stella Artois, too. Satisfaction guaranteed.
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Taco Tuesday: Taquizas Don Rafa – 21st & Western
Taquizas Don Rafa is a taco place a few blocks from the Damen Pink Line stop and the Western BNSF Metra station; servicing the Pilsen/Heart of Chicago/Little Village/Marshall Square neighborhoods. Let me paint you a picture of the meal experience at Don Rafa, if you’re me. First, you snack on crunchy chips with full bowls…
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Weiner Wednesday Home Base: Vienna Beef Factory
The epicenter of the hot dog universe. At the new & improved Elston/Damen/Fullerton former nightmare intersection, the Vienna Beef Factory offers tours on the weekend. The cafe serves Vienna workers as well as neighborhood guys like me and anyone who’s willing to drive somewhere to get the real deal Chicago dog. Do you go there? …
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This Bears Tailgate Scene Should Hang in The Art Institute.
This pic courtesy of Cass’ brother Mike. Beer in hand. Walter Payton jersey. Bears winter hat. In the background, tailgating in action. Propane tank. Bears tent. Trubisky jersey. Kid in a Jordan Howard jersey. Various Bears headgear from baseball caps to a simple orange beanie. American flag. Bears flags. A treasure trove of grilled sausages,…
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Weiner Wednesday: Little Joe’s – Countryside
Eating at Little Joe’s is a religion in the Countryside/LaGrange/Western Springs communities, approaching the level of St. Cletus, St. John of the Cross or St. Francis Xavier. The legendary beef/dog place has served generations of Lyons Township students, from the days of Jeff Hornacek all the way down to Jake Elliot. Area residents took it…
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Branko’s – DePaul/Lincoln Park
Branko’s is old reliable for Blue Demon students – the sandwich shop 2 blocks west of the Fullerton Red Line has been feeding college kids for a long time. The old lady behind the counter goes out of her way to please. I double clutched on wanting mayo – total customer fail. She already spread…
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