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Hot for Those Chicago Dawgs

Posted Aug 13, 07 6:06 PM CDT in Business,  Arts & Living,  US 

(Newser) – Hot dogs may be cheap, but they're rich in flavor—and history. Travel + Leisure visits the birthplace of the tubesteak and clues you in to the seven best spots for all breeds of dog:

  1. The classic: Murphy's Red Hots
  2. The classic with an accent: Hot Doug's
  3. The classic with car service: Superdawg Drive-in

  1. Franks with sass: Wiener's Circle
  2. Best location: Portillo's
  3. Spicy sausage: Wolfy's
  4. Best veggie toppings: Byron's

Source Travel Leisure

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The traditional Chicago-style hot dog consists of an all-beef frank with natural casing, topped with topped with mustard, onion, sweet pickle relish, a dill pickle spear, tomato, sport peppers, and a...   ((c) kthypryn)
Mascots Maurie and Flaurie entice passersby at the Superdawg in Chicago, Illinois.   ((c) Fuzzy Gerdes)
A traditional, if lackluster, hot dog alternative for those who don't enjoy the "dragged-through-the-garden" Chicago style.   (Shutterstock.com)
The Superdawg drive-through, a classic Chicago hot-dog joint, with service directly to your car.   ((c) cygnoir)
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An instructional video on the topping of Chicago Style Hot Dogs.   (nickohrn (YouTube))

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