Chicago hotdogs (?vienna beef)
My Forida brother had something he calls a Chicago hotdog (in Florida) and is raving about them. I googled for info and seems what he is talking about is some sort of vienna beef company Chicago hotdog.
Thought this would be a great Christmas present for him (he will be visiting us) and since husband will be traveling to Chicago 3 times in December - is there someplace to buy these things? Address, name? Does anyone know what he is talking about? Thanks. |
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If your husband has time (I assume he's staying downtown?), he should make the trek to Hot Doug's, on California and Belmont. The best dogs/sausages in the city, but it's a few miles from downtown.
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Vienna beef hotdogs will be available in pretty much any Chicago grocery store, so you won't have to make a special trip to the Vienna Beef store unless you're curious, or want bulk.
There's a Jewel downtown at State and Grand, and a Dominicks at Grand and Fairbanks. They also sell them at Costco (both in the refrigerated section and the food court). Hot Doug's is great, but not a classic Chicago dog, if that's what you're looking for. It's also WAY off the beaten path for most tourists. HTH, Racy |
Yes, Hot Doug's is probably too far for tourists. Shame; it's a great place, and it's definitely where locals go.
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Hot Doug's is worth the trip.
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A Chicago hot dog could also mean what you put on it, just about everything, EXCEPT ketchup.
Portillo's would be a good place for your brother to go, many locations in the Chicago area. They also ship their hot dogs: http://www.portillos.com/store/item....PARTMENT_ID=25 |
When I've seen Chicago hot dogs, they have specific toppings on them - like sport peppers, celery salt, tomatoes - things we wouldn't normally see on a hot dog.
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I second the suggestion to visit a local grocery store in Chicago.
And, for what it's worth, the toppings are really what set it apart from your average hot dog. I believe they are as follows (but someone help me out if I'm wrong): bun dog tad bit of mustard chopped onions relish 2 half slices of tomato celery salt sport peppers(optional) |
All that, plus a pickle spear.
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I recently had one at Portillo's and it was delish! Plus they have incredible chocolate cake.
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See this for mail order:
http://www.tastesofchicago.com/category/14 |
Thanks - now I know what to get him for Christmas.
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Did you know that Vienna Beef is offering a special gift option for the Holiday this year? It's a Chicago Style Hot Dog Stand in a Box. Go to www.viennabeef.com to view the two options - one package includes everything you need for 16 Chicago Style Hot Dogs, the Ultimate pack gives you enough to make 48 Chicago Style Hot Dogs complete with a CART! Good Luck & enjoy.
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