Dat Dog
When you are visiting New Orleans and you need to get out of the French Quarter for a change of pace, then wander over to Dat Dog, which is a haute dog stand on Freret Street. They have delicious dogs...
View ArticleBob-O’s
So there I was, wandering around the west side of Chicago near the suburbs and O’hare, and what do I find, but Bob-O’s, with a great sign and probably good hot dogs. On a totally different mission, but...
View ArticleCozy Dog
Condiments at Cozy Dog, on the old Route 66 in Springfield, Illinois. Just the place for a stop on a road trip!
View ArticleFinicky’s
Although this place is long gone, and replaced by an empty parking lot at the corner of Western and Grand in Chicago, it was a wild and friendly place. The photo did not make it into the book, but...
View ArticleHot Dog Colors
Red and yellow are always associated with hot dogs, mostly because of the color of mustard and ketchup. But, of course, most hot dogs are also pretty red, so that is a better...
View ArticleMurphy’s The True Chicago Dog Place
I needed a hot dog for a Christmas photo, which meant the green had to be the neon green relish, only served at a few places that keep the Chicago Dog tradition. Nothing is as authentic as Murphy’s,...
View ArticleOdge’s in Chicago
This place has been there for around 40 years! The outside is painted in bright colors, but the interior is even more wonderful. I am not sure about the cup of cheese as an option! But, hey, they...
View ArticleJohnny O’s
This was taken on a day just like today- dull gray and overcast, but with hot dog yellow and red still standing out in the gloom. Today, the gloom turned into a snowstorm, unlike the day this picture...
View ArticleParky’s Oak Park
Aside from the hot dogs, what I like about this place is how it is attached to the house behind it. What Bruce likes, however, is the clever sign which humorously shows a hand trying to be polite...
View ArticleGene and Judes
The floods from the Des Plaines river have taken them out of business for a few days, but here is a little reminder of their great, classic hot dogs. So when the floods go away, get over there!
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