Top 6:
1) Pinks - Hollywood, CA: No I am not high. I know I wrote about Pinks in an earlier blog as the top 5 Burger spots. Being famous for their delicious hot dogs, Pinks has the most variety of any hot dog grills I've ever been to. Another reason why they are No#1? They open until 3:30 a.m. Reason #3 - "The Mullholland Drive Dog" - 10" stretched dog with grilled onions & mushrooms bacon, and NACHO CHEESE. Reason #4 - "The Huell Howser Dog" - TWO hog dogs in one bun, Chili, Onions, Mustard (yes I said two) If I gave you anymore reasons it'd be unfair for other hot dog stand to even exist in this world. Reason #5 - See Top 5 Burger Joints Blog, Burger
stand #4.The Mullholland Dog
The Huell Howser Dog
2) The Wiener's Circle - Chicago, IL: Its an acquired taste to be a Chicago Dog fan. Sweet Green Relish, Pickles, mustard, Sliced Tomatoes, all on a poppyseed bun. But if you like them and you have been to Chicago, I am sure you have been to the Wiener's Circle on Clark St. The best part about The Wiener's Circle is the ultra-friendly customer service. Some might find it too friendly, some may even find it offensive, but I loved it. I apologize if you do not know what I am referring to, just phone a friend who has been there for a good story.
The Wiener Circle, Located on 2622 N. Clark St.
Oh yeah, the myth is true, I could eat 6 of these things in like 5 minutes.
3) Any Hot Dog Wrapped in Bacon - Outside of any club, Hollywood, CA: Don't lie, all of you know EXACTLY what I am talking about. You stumble and stagger your way out of a club 5 minutes before 2 a.m., you saved the very last pick-up line on a chubby girl in the parking lot, still no work. You're feeling down, loss of self-confidence, mis-placed a couple brain cells, the parking attendant tell you to get the F*** out in Spanish........ All of a sudden, BAM! the sleepy/glazed eyes open wide, your body elevate to a second wind, the ever so confident grin is back on your face. No its not a naked blonde bombshell, not a celebrity (for you star-struck monkeys), not an after-club brawl, its Juan and his hot dog cart!!. YES YES YES, "Juan, dos hot-dogs por favor!" Juan takes care of the rest. The trick is before paying him, tell him you only have a few bucks ($3.00/hot dog is the standard price). Oh yeah, they negotiate.
By the time you get this far into the blog, I am already in my car looking for Juan.
4) Top Dog - Berkeley, CA. I have stopped at this place EVERY TIME I go to Nor Cal. I have even drove out of my way to Berkeley just for the Lemon Chicken Dogs. I usually get two, one for instant satisfaction, the other to eat when I roam the streets of Berkeley 5 minutes later. Top Dog has a variety of hot dogs, from Kielbasa to Frankfurter to Chicken Apple Dog, you really can't go wrong. Tourist Guide Tip 101: When traveling in Berkeley, be sure to have an extremely empty stomach and a lot of money, a UC Berkeley blog is coming too, don't hold your breath.
5) The Wiener Factory - Sherman Oaks, Ca - Cheese lovers, if you like hot dogs, put this on your "To-do" list. Its the best sauerkraut I have ever had on a hot-dog, and I usually don't order sauerkraut. Plus a ton of cheese, superb customer service, at a very affordable price. Oh yeah, the Chili cheese fries is a must when you order a hot dog here. Lastly, an excellent Polish Dog with Chili/Cheese/Onions.
6) Dodger Dog, Los Angeles, CA - This is a biased choice for a very unbiased top 6 valuation. I am a huge Dodgers Fan. Baseball is less than a month away and I can't wait to have a Dodger Dog. I would go to Dodger Stadium to eat a Dodger dog and go home. All you non-Californians be sure to contact me when you come to Los Angeles. I'd take you to a Dodger game and have a Dodger dog, its a life changing experience. By the way, you can purchase all-you-can-eat tickets in the outfield. Take me out to the ball game!
Honorable Mention:
7) - Any Hot Dog On A Stick in your local mall
8) - Downtown Dogs - Chicago, IL
9) - The Stand - Encino, CA
10) - Papaya King - New York, NY (This almost made it, lost it on a flat coca-cola)
11) - Slots a Fun Casino - Las Vegas - World's famous 1/2 lb dog isn't that bad when you've lost everything and only have 99 cents in you wallet.
Places I need to try:
1) Gray's Hot Dog - New York, NY. At 75 Cents a dog, I have to go.
2) Spikes' Junk Yard Dogs - Providence, RI
3) Speed's Hot Dog Wagon - Boston, MA
4) Hot Diggity Dogs - Nashville, TN
5) Hot Dog Heaven - Ft. Lauderdale, FL
6) All Other Suggestions are welcome.
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