On 12/3/2010 1:51 PM, Andy wrote:
> Kate > wrote:
>
>> Hi Nancy,
>> You're the one from Jersey, right? A long time ago
>> you posted about a Jersey-style hotdog. I may be in
>> Jersey next fall on vacation. Where's the best Jersey
>> dog to be had?
>> Thanks,
>> Kate
>
>
> Kitchen Kate,
>
> You didn't mention where in NJ you were going.

Well, we'll be staying in Atlantic City but will be ranging
far afield to see various sights. NJ isn't all that big.
But we'll probably mostly be in the southern half. And then
Come home via Delaware so I can cross them off my list. Then
I will have been to all of lthe lower 48!!!

> The "Food Paradise: 'Hot Dog Paradise'" showcased "Rutt's Hut" in
> Clifton, NJ, for deep fried "rippers." I've meant to go but it's too far
> just for lunch.

Yeah, I've got a list of those places.

> Jimmy Buffs is the famous sandwich shop. They couldn't hold a candle to
> Primanti Bros.!

Of course not.

> I think what you're thinking about is the famous NJ Italian hot dog. A
> two hot dog concoction mixed up with almost everything, shoe-horned into
> an Italian/pizza (?) roll. No doubt available everywhere. I've never
> tried one.

Well, you're no help then, are you? ;-)

I seem to remember Nancy raving about those a couple of years
ago and I wondered who she thinks makes the best ones.




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Kate Connally
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