Your favorite hot dog joint?

Watching "Food Paradise: Hot Dogs" and am so very tempted!

The Varsity in Atlanta George looks like a winner!

No dedicated hot dog place in PA that I know of.

You?

Andy

"Andy" > wrote in message ...
> Your favorite hot dog joint?
>
> Watching "Food Paradise: Hot Dogs" and am so very tempted!
>
> The Varsity in Atlanta George looks like a winner!
>
> No dedicated hot dog place in PA that I know of.

Yoccos.

"Andy" > wrote in message ...
> Your favorite hot dog joint?
>
> Watching "Food Paradise: Hot Dogs" and am so very tempted!
>
> The Varsity in Atlanta George looks like a winner!
>
> No dedicated hot dog place in PA that I know of.
>
> You?
>
> Andy

Varsity is OK but not the best.
The NYC Nathans is very good.

Pink's in LA IMHO is over rated.

Tommy's in LA is great for their regular dogs but their Chili dogs are
divine!

Dimitri

Dimitri

dejablues said...

>
> "Andy" > wrote in message ...
>> Your favorite hot dog joint?
>>
>> Watching "Food Paradise: Hot Dogs" and am so very tempted!
>>
>> The Varsity in Atlanta George looks like a winner!
>>
>> No dedicated hot dog place in PA that I know of.
>
> Yoccos.


Yoccos, WHERE? For the benefit of the membership?

Dimitri said...

>
> "Andy" > wrote in message news:Xns9BA46A6083641CotD@
85.214.105.209...
>> Your favorite hot dog joint?
>>
>> Watching "Food Paradise: Hot Dogs" and am so very tempted!
>>
>> The Varsity in Atlanta George looks like a winner!
>>
>> No dedicated hot dog place in PA that I know of.
>>
>> You?
>>
>> Andy
>
> Varsity is OK but not the best.
> The NYC Nathans is very good.
>
> Pink's in LA IMHO is over rated.
>
> Tommy's in LA is great for their regular dogs but their Chili dogs are
> divine!
>
> Dimitri


Never did try a Tomaine Tommy's hot dog.

Pinks IS over-rated but so is Tommy's!

Andy

On 2009-01-31, Andy > wrote:
> Your favorite hot dog joint?

Any place doing authentic Chicago-style hotdogs.

Unfortunately, even some ViennaBeef....

http://www.viennabeef.com/

.....vendors have started substituting VBs smaller thinner skinless franks
for the larger natural casing franks while charging the same price.
Dirtbags! If you can find a VB vendor selling the real deal, you can't go
wrong. Nirvana in a bun.

I'm not from Chicago, I don't prefer deep-dish pizza, and I think most of
the wind from The Windy City is from natives bragging about how great it is.
But, when it comes to hotdogs, no one can touch 'em.

nb

notbob said...

> On 2009-01-31, Andy > wrote:
>> Your favorite hot dog joint?
>
> Any place doing authentic Chicago-style hotdogs.
>
> Unfortunately, even some ViennaBeef....
>
> http://www.viennabeef.com/
>
> ....vendors have started substituting VBs smaller thinner skinless
> franks for the larger natural casing franks while charging the same
> price. Dirtbags! If you can find a VB vendor selling the real deal, you
> can't go wrong. Nirvana in a bun.
>
> I'm not from Chicago, I don't prefer deep-dish pizza, and I think most
> of the wind from The Windy City is from natives bragging about how great
> it is. But, when it comes to hotdogs, no one can touch 'em.
>
> nb


nb,

I have been Chicago Dog Deprived.

Best,

Andy

On 2009-01-31, Andy > wrote:
>
> I have been Chicago Dog Deprived.

Me, too.

I found a vendor 90 miles East of here, but the dirtbag was serving the
skinless.

I guess I'll hafta do my own. VB sells all that stuff, but don't buy the
kits, as they all include the skinless. Buy the natural casing dogs and the
other authentic fixins separately (condiment pack).


nb

"Andy" > wrote in message ...
> Your favorite hot dog joint?
>
> Watching "Food Paradise: Hot Dogs" and am so very tempted!
>
> The Varsity in Atlanta George looks like a winner!
>
> No dedicated hot dog place in PA that I know of.
>
> You?


Yeah - Boars Head natural casings. Boil or BBQ - best anywhere.

HOT DOGS - 160 calories - 120 from fat.

On Jan 31, 10:30*am, Andy > wrote:
> Your favorite hot dog joint?
>
> Watching "Food Paradise: Hot Dogs" and am so very tempted!
>
> The Varsity in Atlanta George looks like a winner!
>
> No dedicated hot dog place in PA that I know of.
>
> You?
>
> Andy

Superdawg in Chicago!!!

2nd fave: Yesterdog in Eastown neighborhood of Grand Rapids

notbob said...

> On 2009-01-31, Andy > wrote:
>>
>> I have been Chicago Dog Deprived.
>
> Me, too.
>
> I found a vendor 90 miles East of here, but the dirtbag was serving the
> skinless.
>
> I guess I'll hafta do my own. VB sells all that stuff, but don't buy
> the kits, as they all include the skinless. Buy the natural casing dogs
> and the other authentic fixins separately (condiment pack).
>
>
> nb


nb,

But... but... there's their famous secret green-dye relish recipe. Can't
let that outta town now can ya??

I visited Chicago in 1985 on biz but we dined customers at upper crusty
$100/plate places. Imagine me, a nerd in the windy city in a suit & tie
(!!!) with a nose for junk food?!? Torture!

Best,

Andy

Kris said...

> On Jan 31, 10:30*am, Andy > wrote:
>> Your favorite hot dog joint?
>>
>> Watching "Food Paradise: Hot Dogs" and am so very tempted!
>>
>> The Varsity in Atlanta George looks like a winner!
>>
>> No dedicated hot dog place in PA that I know of.
>>
>> You?
>>
>> Andy
>
> Superdawg in Chicago!!!
>
> 2nd fave: Yesterdog in Eastown neighborhood of Grand Rapids


Kris,

Superdawg of Chicago was also showcased on the TV program.

Sounds like quite a great place!!!

Best,

Andy

On 2009-01-31, Andy > wrote:

> nb,
>
> But... but... there's their famous secret green-dye relish recipe. Can't
> let that outta town now can ya??

Oh, they'll SELL it to you. Only $18 for relish, peppers, mustard, and
celery salt. Such a deal.

> I visited Chicago in 1985 on biz but we dined customers at upper crusty
> $100/plate places. Imagine me, a nerd in the windy city in a suit & tie
> (!!!) with a nose for junk food?!? Torture!

I was in Chicago for one day as a snot-nosed recruit in the service. Got my
first lesson in street smarts when I was hustled for a questionable diamond
ring. Apparently, I HAD just fallen off the turnip truck.

Later, I spent Jul-Aug about 100 miles South of Chicago. You couldn't get
me back to IL at gunpoint!

nb

"notbob" > wrote in message
...
> On 2009-01-31, Andy > wrote:
>
>> nb,
>>
>> But... but... there's their famous secret green-dye relish recipe. Can't
>> let that outta town now can ya??
>
> Oh, they'll SELL it to you. Only $18 for relish, peppers, mustard, and
> celery salt. Such a deal.
>
>> I visited Chicago in 1985 on biz but we dined customers at upper crusty
>> $100/plate places. Imagine me, a nerd in the windy city in a suit & tie
>> (!!!) with a nose for junk food?!? Torture!
>
> I was in Chicago for one day as a snot-nosed recruit in the service. Got
> my
> first lesson in street smarts when I was hustled for a questionable
> diamond
> ring. Apparently, I HAD just fallen off the turnip truck.
>
> Later, I spent Jul-Aug about 100 miles South of Chicago. You couldn't get
> me back to IL at gunpoint!
>
> nb

Better watch what you say, or Blago may take you up on that.. ;-)

Take you on a tour of some corn fields.

Steve

"SteveB" > wrote in message
...
>
> "notbob" > wrote in message
> ...
>> On 2009-01-31, Andy > wrote:
>>
>>> nb,
>>>
>>> But... but... there's their famous secret green-dye relish recipe. Can't
>>> let that outta town now can ya??
>>
>> Oh, they'll SELL it to you. Only $18 for relish, peppers, mustard, and
>> celery salt. Such a deal.
>>
>>> I visited Chicago in 1985 on biz but we dined customers at upper crusty
>>> $100/plate places. Imagine me, a nerd in the windy city in a suit & tie
>>> (!!!) with a nose for junk food?!? Torture!
>>
>> I was in Chicago for one day as a snot-nosed recruit in the service. Got
>> my
>> first lesson in street smarts when I was hustled for a questionable
>> diamond
>> ring. Apparently, I HAD just fallen off the turnip truck.
>>
>> Later, I spent Jul-Aug about 100 miles South of Chicago. You couldn't
>> get
>> me back to IL at gunpoint!
>>
>> nb
>
> Better watch what you say, or Blago may take you up on that.. ;-)
>
> Take you on a tour of some corn fields.
>
> Steve
Heaps of hot dogs in Australia now during the heat wave.
Best to make sure they are hydrated and have a cool place to sleep.

On Sat, 31 Jan 2009 15:30:10 +0000 (UTC), Andy > wrote:

>The Varsity in Atlanta George looks like a winner!

The Varsity is fun but the food is just okay.

My favorite is Sneaky Pete's in Birmingham for chili dogs and slaw
dogs.

Tara

Tara said...

> On Sat, 31 Jan 2009 15:30:10 +0000 (UTC), Andy > wrote:
>
>>The Varsity in Atlanta George looks like a winner!
>
> The Varsity is fun but the food is just okay.
>
> My favorite is Sneaky Pete's in Birmingham for chili dogs and slaw
> dogs.
>
> Tara


Tara,

Until today I never heard of such a thing as a slaw dog!

I'd try one!

Best,

Andy

On Sat 31 Jan 2009 08:30:10a, Andy told us...

> Your favorite hot dog joint?
>
> Watching "Food Paradise: Hot Dogs" and am so very tempted!
>
> The Varsity in Atlanta George looks like a winner!
>
> No dedicated hot dog place in PA that I know of.
>
> You?
>
> Andy
>

Ted's Hot Dogs. Most locations are in New York State, but we're lucky
enough to have one in Tempe, Az.

Locations:
http://www.tedsonline.com/locations.php

Menu:
http://www.tedsonline.com/menu.php

All the dogs and burgers are grilled to your preference over live charcoal
while you watch.

Their onion rings are to die fork, too!

--
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e-mail to wayneboatwright at gmail dot com
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Wayne Boatwright said...

> On Sat 31 Jan 2009 08:30:10a, Andy told us...
>
>> Your favorite hot dog joint?
>>
>> Watching "Food Paradise: Hot Dogs" and am so very tempted!
>>
>> The Varsity in Atlanta George looks like a winner!
>>
>> No dedicated hot dog place in PA that I know of.
>>
>> You?
>>
>> Andy
>>
>
> Ted's Hot Dogs. Most locations are in New York State, but we're lucky
> enough to have one in Tempe, Az.
>
> Locations:
> http://www.tedsonline.com/locations.php
>
> Menu:
> http://www.tedsonline.com/menu.php
>
> All the dogs and burgers are grilled to your preference over live
charcoal
> while you watch.
>
> Their onion rings are to die fork, too!


Wayne,

The "Food Paradise: Hot Dogs" TV segment gave viewers the impression that
it was solely an upstate, NY hot dog joint!

You lucky BUM!!!

WHat happened? Ted retired to Tempe?

It's a lot closer/colder up to NY and a lot farther but warmer in Tempe!

Which way do I go??? Dammit!

Best,

Andy

"Andy" > wrote in message ...
> dejablues said...
>
>>
>> "Andy" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> Your favorite hot dog joint?
>>>
>>> Watching "Food Paradise: Hot Dogs" and am so very tempted!
>>>
>>> The Varsity in Atlanta George looks like a winner!
>>>
>>> No dedicated hot dog place in PA that I know of.
>>
>> Yoccos.
>
>
> Yoccos, WHERE? For the benefit of the membership?

The Lehigh Valley, up around Allentown.
We had some really good dogs at Maui Dogs in Wildwood.

dejablues said...

>
> "Andy" > wrote in message news:Xns9BA46D9BB6580CotD@
85.214.105.209...
>> dejablues said...
>>
>>>
>>> "Andy" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> Your favorite hot dog joint?
>>>>
>>>> Watching "Food Paradise: Hot Dogs" and am so very tempted!
>>>>
>>>> The Varsity in Atlanta George looks like a winner!
>>>>
>>>> No dedicated hot dog place in PA that I know of.
>>>
>>> Yoccos.
>>
>>
>> Yoccos, WHERE? For the benefit of the membership?
>
> The Lehigh Valley, up around Allentown.
> We had some really good dogs at Maui Dogs in Wildwood.


That's PA & NJ (USA) respectively, members!

Andy

"Andy" > wrote in message ...
> Dimitri said...
>
>>
>> "Andy" > wrote in message news:Xns9BA46A6083641CotD@
> 85.214.105.209...
>>> Your favorite hot dog joint?
>>>
>>> Watching "Food Paradise: Hot Dogs" and am so very tempted!
>>>
>>> The Varsity in Atlanta George looks like a winner!
>>>
>>> No dedicated hot dog place in PA that I know of.
>>>
>>> You?
>>>
>>> Andy
>>
>> Varsity is OK but not the best.
>> The NYC Nathans is very good.
>>
>> Pink's in LA IMHO is over rated.
>>
>> Tommy's in LA is great for their regular dogs but their Chili dogs are
>> divine!
>>
>> Dimitri
>
>
> Never did try a Tomaine Tommy's hot dog.
>
> Pinks IS over-rated but so is Tommy's!
>
> Andy

No it's not.

Their Chili Cheese dog is to die for.

Mustard, chili, cheese, onion(s), a big lice of tomato & sour dill pickle
slices over a bun and a good quality hot dog that "snaps" when you bite into
it.

Dimitri

Dimitri said...

>
> "Andy" > wrote in message
> ...
>> Dimitri said...
>>
>>>
>>> "Andy" > wrote in message news:Xns9BA46A6083641CotD@
>> 85.214.105.209...
>>>> Your favorite hot dog joint?
>>>>
>>>> Watching "Food Paradise: Hot Dogs" and am so very tempted!
>>>>
>>>> The Varsity in Atlanta George looks like a winner!
>>>>
>>>> No dedicated hot dog place in PA that I know of.
>>>>
>>>> You?
>>>>
>>>> Andy
>>>
>>> Varsity is OK but not the best.
>>> The NYC Nathans is very good.
>>>
>>> Pink's in LA IMHO is over rated.
>>>
>>> Tommy's in LA is great for their regular dogs but their Chili dogs are
>>> divine!
>>>
>>> Dimitri
>>
>>
>> Never did try a Tomaine Tommy's hot dog.
>>
>> Pinks IS over-rated but so is Tommy's!
>>
>> Andy
>
> No it's not.
>
> Their Chili Cheese dog is to die for.
>
> Mustard, chili, cheese, onion(s), a big lice of tomato & sour dill
> pickle slices over a bun and a good quality hot dog that "snaps" when
> you bite into it.


Dimitri,

We just out of habit ate sloppy chili cheeseburgers there.

Sorry for my Tommy's hot dog irreverence!

Best,

Andy

Andy wrote:
> Your favorite hot dog joint?
>
> Watching "Food Paradise: Hot Dogs" and am so very tempted!
>
> The Varsity in Atlanta George looks like a winner!
>
> No dedicated hot dog place in PA that I know of.
>
> You?
>
> Andy

I rarely eat hot dogs. If I do, I eat them at home, because I
want uncured hot dogs, made with decent meat, and I want a
buttered, grilled bun.

--
Jean B.

"Andy" > wrote in message ...
> Dimitri said...
>

<snip>

>>
>> Their Chili Cheese dog is to die for.
>>
>> Mustard, chili, cheese, onion(s), a big lice of tomato & sour dill
>> pickle slices over a bun and a good quality hot dog that "snaps" when
>> you bite into it.
>
>
> Dimitri,
>
> We just out of habit ate sloppy chili cheeseburgers there.
>
> Sorry for my Tommy's hot dog irreverence!
>
> Best,
>
> Andy


No problem - The Chili Cheeseburgers are no doubt their sig dish - way
before they ever had fries. The Tamales as well as the hot dogs are little
known but nonetheless very good quality products.

I think there are many places that are famous for one dish/product that in
fact have GREAT other dishes.

Dimitri

Jean B. said...

> I rarely eat hot dogs. If I do, I eat them at home, because I
> want uncured hot dogs, made with decent meat, and I want a
> buttered, grilled bun.


Jean B,

> buttered, grilled bun

First I've ever heard of that in all my life. Now I feel food deprived all
over again.



Best,

Andy

> Andy wrote:
>> Your favorite hot dog joint?
>>
>> Watching "Food Paradise: Hot Dogs" and am so very tempted!
>>
>> The Varsity in Atlanta George looks like a winner!
>>
>> No dedicated hot dog place in PA that I know of.
>>
>> You?
>>
>> Andy

http://www.beefvilla.com/

Andy wrote:
> Jean B. said...
>
>> I rarely eat hot dogs. If I do, I eat them at home, because I
>> want uncured hot dogs, made with decent meat, and I want a
>> buttered, grilled bun.
>
>
> Jean B,
>
>> buttered, grilled bun
>
> First I've ever heard of that in all my life. Now I feel food deprived all
> over again.
>
>
>
> Best,
>
> Andy

Well, if you don't already have that as an ideal, you don't know
what you are missing--which works well, since one can't find those
toasted buttered buns.

--
Jean B.

On Sat 31 Jan 2009 11:44:19a, Andy told us...

> Wayne Boatwright said...
>
>> On Sat 31 Jan 2009 08:30:10a, Andy told us...
>>
>>> Your favorite hot dog joint?
>>>
>>> Watching "Food Paradise: Hot Dogs" and am so very tempted!
>>>
>>> The Varsity in Atlanta George looks like a winner!
>>>
>>> No dedicated hot dog place in PA that I know of.
>>>
>>> You?
>>>
>>> Andy
>>>
>>
>> Ted's Hot Dogs. Most locations are in New York State, but we're lucky
>> enough to have one in Tempe, Az.
>>
>> Locations:
>> http://www.tedsonline.com/locations.php
>>
>> Menu:
>> http://www.tedsonline.com/menu.php
>>
>> All the dogs and burgers are grilled to your preference over live
>> charcoal while you watch.
>>
>> Their onion rings are to die fork, too!
>
>
> Wayne,
>
> The "Food Paradise: Hot Dogs" TV segment gave viewers the impression that
> it was solely an upstate, NY hot dog joint!
>
> You lucky BUM!!!
>
> WHat happened? Ted retired to Tempe?

I believe one of the sons moved to Tempe years ago and opened this one.
It's been here longer that I have, and we moved here in 2000.

> It's a lot closer/colder up to NY and a lot farther but warmer in Tempe!
>
> Which way do I go??? Dammit!

It's only a 20 minute drive for me to Tempe. Guess which one I go to? And
it's a beautiful 72° outside right now at 5:30pm.

OTOH, I would guess you could get to NY quicker. You do have a car heater,
don't you. :-)


> Best,
>
> Andy
>



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e-mail to wayneboatwright at gmail dot com
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Andy > wrote in :

> Your favorite hot dog joint?
>
> Watching "Food Paradise: Hot Dogs" and am so very tempted!
>
> The Varsity in Atlanta George looks like a winner!
>
> No dedicated hot dog place in PA that I know of.
>
> You?
>


My place.


Hans American Style Hotdogs, fresh soft dog rolls from the bakery, chopped
gherkins, fried onions, grated cheese, chopped jalapenos, mustard, BBQ sauce,
and tomato sauce.

The best in the South-east :-)

--
Peter Lucas
Brisbane
Australia


Soldati, io esco da Roma. Chi vuole continuare la guerra contro lo straniero
venga con me. Non posso offrigli ne¤ onori ne¤ stipendi; gli offro fame,
sete, marce forzate, battaglie e morte. Chi ama la Patria mi segua.

—Garibaldi, Giuseppe

l, not -l said...

>
> On 31-Jan-2009, Andy > wrote:
>
>> Your favorite hot dog joint?
>
> Hot dogs have joints???? Hmmm, I'll take the shoulder.


l, not -l,

Very almost funny!


> I can't remember the last time I had a hot dog, much less somewhere
> other than home. I suppose the last one I had would have been at a
> Cardinals baseball game and I haven't been to one of those since the
> late-90s.
>
> My favorite WAS Woolworth's lunch counter dogs; they always had good
> weiners served in a toasted New England-style bun/roll; but, they have
> been out of business in the US since 1997. If I thought I could find a
> dog that good, I'd start eating them again.


When I first visited Philadelphia back in... 1990 (?) we stayed at the
Walnut St. Holiday Inn and the wife (native Philadelphian) took me for a
walk around the hood. She took me to the Woolworth's (I forget where) but
it had the small "cafe corner" for breakfast and lunch with maybe 20
counter whirl-around seats. It was a step back in time!!! I LOVED it.
Forget what I ate.

Should've been preserved in the Smithsonian!!!

Best,

Andy

Wayne Boatwright said...

> On Sat 31 Jan 2009 11:44:19a, Andy told us...
>
>> Wayne Boatwright said...
>>
>>> On Sat 31 Jan 2009 08:30:10a, Andy told us...
>>>
>>>> Your favorite hot dog joint?
>>>>
>>>> Watching "Food Paradise: Hot Dogs" and am so very tempted!
>>>>
>>>> The Varsity in Atlanta George looks like a winner!
>>>>
>>>> No dedicated hot dog place in PA that I know of.
>>>>
>>>> You?
>>>>
>>>> Andy
>>>>
>>>
>>> Ted's Hot Dogs. Most locations are in New York State, but we're lucky
>>> enough to have one in Tempe, Az.
>>>
>>> Locations:
>>> http://www.tedsonline.com/locations.php
>>>
>>> Menu:
>>> http://www.tedsonline.com/menu.php
>>>
>>> All the dogs and burgers are grilled to your preference over live
>>> charcoal while you watch.
>>>
>>> Their onion rings are to die fork, too!
>>
>>
>> Wayne,
>>
>> The "Food Paradise: Hot Dogs" TV segment gave viewers the impression
>> that it was solely an upstate, NY hot dog joint!
>>
>> You lucky BUM!!!
>>
>> WHat happened? Ted retired to Tempe?
>
> I believe one of the sons moved to Tempe years ago and opened this one.
> It's been here longer that I have, and we moved here in 2000.
>
>> It's a lot closer/colder up to NY and a lot farther but warmer in
>> Tempe!
>>
>> Which way do I go??? Dammit!
>
> It's only a 20 minute drive for me to Tempe. Guess which one I go to?
> And it's a beautiful 72° outside right now at 5:30pm.
>
> OTOH, I would guess you could get to NY quicker. You do have a car
> heater, don't you. :-)
>
>
>> Best,
>>
>> Andy


Wayne,

I've been to Tempe, AZ.

72°F. is COOL.

I remember 114°F at night!

Cold hot dogs DO have there place in this world. The Sahara and ARIZONA!!!

Best,

Andy

Andy wrote:
> notbob said...
>
>> On 2009-01-31, Andy > wrote:
>>> Your favorite hot dog joint?
>> Any place doing authentic Chicago-style hotdogs.
>>
>> Unfortunately, even some ViennaBeef....
>>
>> http://www.viennabeef.com/
>>
>> ....vendors have started substituting VBs smaller thinner skinless
>> franks for the larger natural casing franks while charging the same
>> price. Dirtbags! If you can find a VB vendor selling the real deal, you
>> can't go wrong. Nirvana in a bun.
>>
>> I'm not from Chicago, I don't prefer deep-dish pizza, and I think most
>> of the wind from The Windy City is from natives bragging about how great
>> it is. But, when it comes to hotdogs, no one can touch 'em.
>>
>> nb
>
>
> nb,
>
> I have been Chicago Dog Deprived.
>
> Best,
>
> Andy

It's a hot dog with salad. :-)

Andy wrote:
> Your favorite hot dog joint?
>
> Watching "Food Paradise: Hot Dogs" and am so very tempted!
>
> The Varsity in Atlanta George looks like a winner!
>
> No dedicated hot dog place in PA that I know of.
>
> You?

Rut's Hut in NJ and Nathan's in Coney Island. Jimmy Buff's for an
Italian Dog (also in NJ)

l, not -l wrote:

> My favorite WAS Woolworth's lunch counter dogs; they always had good weiners
> served in a toasted New England-style bun/roll; but, they have been out of
> business in the US since 1997. If I thought I could find a dog that good,
> I'd start eating them again.

Wow, that brings back memories! One of my favorite lunches while slaving
away in a large law firm in downtown Newark, NJ was a Woolworth's chili
dog with mustard and raw onions, washed down by a Coke and followed by a
stick of gum before going back to the office.

On Sat 31 Jan 2009 06:24:21p, Andy told us...

> Wayne Boatwright said...
>
>> On Sat 31 Jan 2009 11:44:19a, Andy told us...
>>
>>> Wayne Boatwright said...
>>>
>>>> On Sat 31 Jan 2009 08:30:10a, Andy told us...
>>>>
>>>>> Your favorite hot dog joint?
>>>>>
>>>>> Watching "Food Paradise: Hot Dogs" and am so very tempted!
>>>>>
>>>>> The Varsity in Atlanta George looks like a winner!
>>>>>
>>>>> No dedicated hot dog place in PA that I know of.
>>>>>
>>>>> You?
>>>>>
>>>>> Andy
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Ted's Hot Dogs. Most locations are in New York State, but we're lucky
>>>> enough to have one in Tempe, Az.
>>>>
>>>> Locations:
>>>> http://www.tedsonline.com/locations.php
>>>>
>>>> Menu:
>>>> http://www.tedsonline.com/menu.php
>>>>
>>>> All the dogs and burgers are grilled to your preference over live
>>>> charcoal while you watch.
>>>>
>>>> Their onion rings are to die fork, too!
>>>
>>>
>>> Wayne,
>>>
>>> The "Food Paradise: Hot Dogs" TV segment gave viewers the impression
>>> that it was solely an upstate, NY hot dog joint!
>>>
>>> You lucky BUM!!!
>>>
>>> WHat happened? Ted retired to Tempe?
>>
>> I believe one of the sons moved to Tempe years ago and opened this one.
>> It's been here longer that I have, and we moved here in 2000.
>>
>>> It's a lot closer/colder up to NY and a lot farther but warmer in
>>> Tempe!
>>>
>>> Which way do I go??? Dammit!
>>
>> It's only a 20 minute drive for me to Tempe. Guess which one I go to?
>> And it's a beautiful 72° outside right now at 5:30pm.
>>
>> OTOH, I would guess you could get to NY quicker. You do have a car
>> heater, don't you. :-)
>>
>>
>>> Best,
>>>
>>> Andy
>
>
> Wayne,
>
> I've been to Tempe, AZ.
>
> 72°F. is COOL.

It's very nice for winter, although a couple of weeks back it was in the
low 80s.

> I remember 114°F at night!

That would be summer. The hottest I recall since we moved here was 122°,
but that was in Queen Creek, a fair distance SE of Phoenix.

> Cold hot dogs DO have there place in this world. The Sahara and
ARIZONA!!!
>
> Best,
>
> Andy
>



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On 2009-02-01, Wayne Boatwright > wrote:

> That would be summer. The hottest I recall since we moved here was 122°,
> but that was in Queen Creek, a fair distance SE of Phoenix.

I spent 30 days in Chandler, just down the road from Tempe. It was in Aug
and the temp usually climbed to about 105F by 10 in the morning. After
that, it was a crapshoot on how hight it would finally go ....110 or 118.
You never knew till it got there -- but it was dry heat! An absolute joy
after the misery of 90F temps and 102% humidity in IL.

nb

Janet Wilder wrote:
> Andy wrote:
>> Your favorite hot dog joint?
>>
>> Watching "Food Paradise: Hot Dogs" and am so very tempted!
>>
>> The Varsity in Atlanta George looks like a winner!
>>
>> No dedicated hot dog place in PA that I know of.
>>
>> You?
>
> Rut's Hut in NJ and Nathan's in Coney Island. Jimmy Buff's for an
> Italian Dog (also in NJ)

I'm not given to going out for hotdogs, but I have visited
Max's in Long Branch. They make a nice hotdog there.

nancy

Janet Wilder said...

> Andy wrote:
>> Your favorite hot dog joint?
>>
>> Watching "Food Paradise: Hot Dogs" and am so very tempted!
>>
>> The Varsity in Atlanta George looks like a winner!
>>
>> No dedicated hot dog place in PA that I know of.
>>
>> You?
>
> Rut's Hut in NJ and Nathan's in Coney Island. Jimmy Buff's for an
> Italian Dog (also in NJ)


Janet,

Rutt's Hut was also showcased on the "Food Paradise: Hot dog" program!

I've never been there or to Nathan's on Coney Island but WHO doesn't know
about Nathan's?!?

The wholesale club sells the natural casing Nathan's hot dogs, so I have to
practically be in a binge mood (mode?) to do the 24 (?) pack justice!

<VBG>

Best,

Andy
"Mean Mr. Mustard"