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The Chicago Hot Dog

April 21st, 2007 | Category: Dining | Author: ADRiANNE

dog.jpgChicago has a distinct style with pizza, so why should hot dogs be any different? The Chicago hot dog has a few rules of its own and some key ingredients that set it apart from other hot dogs.

     

  • There is NEVER ketchup on a Chicago hot dog.
  • Poppyseed buns are always used, never plain ones.
  • You should expect to find mustard, onion, sweet pickle relish, tomato slices, sport peppers and a dill pickle spear, all with a dash of celery salt on a Chicago dog.

Normally, I am not a big fan of “everything” on my food. I have a refined taste (ketchup and mustard on burgers, turkey with cheese and mayo at Subway) but I must say, Chicago hot dogs are pretty damn good. I think it’s the dill pickle spear and the celery salt that makes them so appetizing.

Places to get a real hot dog in Chicago:

  • The Clark Street Dog at 3040 N. Clark at Halsted
  • Jim’s Hot Dog Stand at 1320 S. Halsted
  • The Weiner’s Circle at 2622 N. Clark
  • Superdawg at Milwaukee, Devon and Nagle

I personally enjoy the Clark Street Dog. It’s a little small, but it’s open all night and serves some mean hot dogs!

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