![]() I won’t get into the NYC-Chicago pizza debate, because, again, New Yorkers are a bunch of closed-minded children who are scared of pizza that’s too big for them. ![]() Hot dogs are an afterthought in New York. Here in Chicago, we eat way too many of them because we lack self-control, not because of some tawdry contest.ĥ. The macabre display of machine-like hot dog consumption that is the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest shames the good name of hot dogs everywhere. Sadly, Doug is closing up shop soon, but we have Franks ‘N Dawgs and countless others to carry the torch.Ĥ. From a perfectly executed, cheap Chicago Dog to next-level sausage creations with foie gras and other fanciness, it delivers the goods every time - even with the hungry hordes lining up outside. I’ve eaten at some of NYC’s more celebrated dog joints, and they aren’t even playing the same sport. No single place encapsulates the wide-ranging glory of Chicago’s hot dog scene like Hot Doug’s (for real, watch the clip above). When a man with those credentials emphatically declares Chicago hot dogs to be superior to New York’s, you know you’re fighting a losing battle.ģ. He also loves street meats of indeterminate origin. Anthony Bourdain lives in - and loves - New York. The most iconic New York dog carries the descriptor “dirty water” and comes with a pile of sad sauerkraut and regret.Ģ. The flavor parade that is yellow mustard, relish, onion, tomato, celery salt, sport peppers, and a pickle spear is a perfect blend of taste and texture that complements your encased meat without overpowering it. ![]() There’s a reason you find “Chicago-style hot dogs” on menus all over the country (albeit inferior ones). It was thoroughly outclassed by Chicago as a hot dog destination generations ago. Now, NYC may have more history with dogs than it does with ‘que, but that’s all it has. They’re even attempting to co-opt the BBQ crown (cue everyone South of the Mason-Dixon Line laughing uproariously). ![]() Trying to discuss pizza with them is insufferable ( and a topic for another day). They think they have the best everything. Am I surprised that New Yorkers fancy themselves as the country’s premier destination for hot dogs? No, no I am not. ![]()
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