Chalkie Gerzowski Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Locally - Zweigles... overall - Sechrists...Dallastown, Pennsylvania. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whites Bay Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 I know this thread belongs in "Off the Wall", but this is just a great, great thread. SO Upstate New York. Brings up a lot of rivalries between my Liverpool-based cousins and myself from 40 years ago. Being a Rochester guy, there's no question. Zweigle's. The rest of you should just back off. Heid's? Hoffman's? Nice, and all, but it's like the Amerks and 'Crunch'. Who the hell names their hockey team the 'Crunch'? Probably the same city that can't make a hot dog worth a schit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Nice, and all, but it's like the Amerks and 'Crunch'. Who the hell names their hockey team the 'Crunch'? Probably the same city that can't make a hot dog worth a schit. Nestle was the original sponsor of the Crunch, when they still had a factory in Fulton, hence the name. Oh, and by the way, if you like salt potatoes, you're welcome, another Syracuse culinary invention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Saw some 'Angus Beef' hotdogs the other day at Vons Supermarket. Anyone try them yet? Also anyone from Butternuts, NY or close by ? I have a real estate question for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Hansen Forever Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Zweigles for White Hots - hands down! Regular hot dogs or Italian Sausage - Ted's By the way, if you ever end up Rochester, Zweigles gives great discounts for bulk purchases. My wife and I picked up 50 pounds of Red and White Hots (pop opens) and drove them back to Minneapolis. They were wonderful and had the order ready in advance. Plus, the deli attached to their store is worth the drive alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHFO Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Texas Hot in Wellsville NY. Nothing better (PERIOD) This is so true...Texas Hots are world famous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Zweigel's are awesome. I prefer the white hots. But Sahlen's makes the best true hot dog. Zweigel's are more of a "wurst" than a hot dog. Wardynski's are very good too. FYI: Ted's grills Sahlen's dogs. PTR How can you say that (red). When Red Hot Chicago: 1893 is the original... Actually invented the hot dog. After all... 1893 is the year of Chicago's Columbian Expo... From Wiki: Anton Ludwig Feuchtwanger, a Bavarian sausage seller, is said to have served sausages in rolls at the World's Fair – either the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago or the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St Louis – again allegedly because the white gloves he gave to customers so that they could eat his hot sausages in comfort began to disappear as souvenirs Sahlen's is "smokehouse." You don't smoke a hot dog!! What you said is like saying Anchor Bar's wings are not true wings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 News to me, I thought Hot Dogs were always smoked, cured or fully cooked......otherwise its just a regular sausage You don't smoke a hot dog!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Zweigels white (skinless). The skin on the pops is nasty. Otherwise, Nathans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 This is off, but who makes the best hot dog? The Hatch @ Erie Basin Marina. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Zweigels white (skinless). The skin on the pops is nasty. Otherwise, Nathans. You don't boil a hot dog that has a natural casing. Russers is what I grew up with and knew as the best. They went out of business - I think Arpeko or Tobins bought them out and killed the brand. Zweigels are what I got used to but Wegmans doesn't stock them regularly here in Princeton, so I've tried the Hoffmans and I actually prefer them now. FWIW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outsidethebox Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 with out a doubt, zweigles. IMHO, they are by far the best. Sahlens tried them, nothing special about them. Never been to Ted's. is that the place where they fry the hot dog? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 The Hatch @ Erie Basin Marina. My sisters used to work there and at the Aud Club in the winter. The seagulls are absolute psycho! At Navy Pier the seagulls aren't a problem because they spray pheromones on Dime Pier (that is the old pilings/pier between Navy and the Harbor controlling lock)... Seems the seagulls will only spend time there... And not bothering the tourists... Oh... They use Sahlens at The Hatch... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 My sisters used to work there and at the Aud Club in the winter. The seagulls are absolute psycho! At Navy Pier the seagulls aren't a problem because they spray pheromones on Dime Pier (that is the old pilings/pier between Navy and the Harbor controlling lock)... Seems the seagulls will only spend time there... And not bothering the tourists... Oh... They use Sahlens at The Hatch... the reason the seagulls are psycho is the hot dogs - yes, they're that good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 You don't boil a hot dog that has a natural casing. Russers is what I grew up with and knew as the best. They went out of business - I think Arpeko or Tobins bought them out and killed the brand. Zweigels are what I got used to but Wegmans doesn't stock them regularly here in Princeton, so I've tried the Hoffmans and I actually prefer them now. FWIW. Exactly. That's why skinless is even the best! There is no better way then boiling them in "dirty water." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshsin Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 http://www.smithhotdogs.com/ Anyone from Erie will probably agree Yup Smiths are excellent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 the reason the seagulls are psycho is the hot dogs - yes, they're that good. But really... The pheromone thing does the trick! I hate seagulls... You know all thos yellow station numbers on BFLO's breakwaters and on the Black Rock Channel??... I painted them (even know they are fast fading because of GPS tech)! One would have to go out there and wear foul weather gear and a hard hat... Especially when the rats of the sky were nesting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodeMonkey Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 In my mind it gets no better than Zwiegles in Rochester, NY. Think sausage like skins that pop open- thick and great flavor.- Available in Red Hots and White Hots!!!! Testify my brother!!! I find myself hungry for a dog all of a sudden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 I just vacuum sealed 10 pounds of hoffmans hot dogs, may have some for the game today.....mmmmmm....with webers mustard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohiobuffalo Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 No question it's Ted's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 But really... The pheromone thing does the trick! I hate seagulls... You know all thos yellow station numbers on BFLO's breakwaters and on the Black Rock Channel??... I painted them (even know they are fast fading because of GPS tech)! One would have to go out there and wear foul weather gear and a hard hat... Especially when the rats of the sky were nesting! you were with the ACOE? did you know chip butler? ditto on the seagulls - hate 'em. freakin' flying rats, they are - especially when they swoop down and steal food out of my picnic basket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefan66 Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Nothing beats an all beef dog Chicago style. In line of order since Best's went out: 1. Red Hot Chicago 2. Vienna Beef Nothing beats a Chicago style dog! They are the best. Steamed and delicious. My favorite is Superdawg, even though I believe they are not all beef Vienna, but still awesome. They do all the Chicago dog fixins, just not Vienna. Great fries too. Any authentic Vienna beef Chicago style dog is awesome for the most part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynical Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 (edited) Exactly. That's why skinless is even the best! There is no better way then boiling them in "dirty water." You "ain't" right. things you do not do: 1. You do not cook pasta with pickle juice 2. You do not "boil" real hot dogs. You boil crap like Oscar Mayer or Ball Park. Edited October 4, 2009 by Cynical Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 you were with the ACOE? did you know chip butler? ditto on the seagulls - hate 'em. freakin' flying rats, they are - especially when they swoop down and steal food out of my picnic basket. See... Pheromones is where it is at! Yes... Still with them today... I bounced to Black Rock Lock and then to the MidWest. The name doesn't ring a bell though. I started off in hydrographic survey... Worked with the "hand" or manual crew for a little while... We basically sounded the harbors the way they did in the old days (rowboat, sextant, tagline, and leadline)... Constructed the baseline with transit, level, rod and chain)... GPS has done a way with all that... In the old, old days... I think there would be one or two full crews that would work a harbor like BFLO all season long... Amazing what computers can do now!!! Okay... Back to hot dogs! How 'bout them Lions... Given' Da Bears a run for their money!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Nothing beats a Chicago style dog! They are the best. Steamed and delicious. My favorite is Superdawg, even though I believe they are not all beef Vienna, but still awesome. They do all the Chicago dog fixins, just not Vienna. Great fries too. Any authentic Vienna beef Chicago style dog is awesome for the most part. Superdawg is great... Still have the car hops... I bit congested at times on that freakin' north side , but a thrill... Expensive too... My son's favorite place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefan66 Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Superdawg is great... Still have the car hops... I bit congested at times on that freakin' north side , but a thrill... Expensive too... My son's favorite place! Love the hot dog statues on top of the building. Haven't been in awhile, would love to make the trip to Chicago some time and take my kids to Supedawg. Do you know of any good mail-order Chicago style dogs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF88Bills Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 the best I've had comes from Ben's Chili Bowl in Washington D.C. Ben's Chili Bowl Pics I think Ted's hot off the charcoal grill with chili, and onions comes in a close second Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Love the hot dog statues on top of the building. Haven't been in awhile, would love to make the trip to Chicago some time and take my kids to Supedawg. Do you know of any good mail-order Chicago style dogs? I think Portillo's will deliver anywhere in the country... The Italian beef is worth getting too! Portillo's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Yes... Still with them today... I bounced to Black Rock Lock and then to the MidWest. The name doesn't ring a bell though. I started off in hydrographic survey... Worked with the "hand" or manual crew for a little while... We basically sounded the harbors the way they did in the old days (rowboat, sextant, tagline, and leadline)... Constructed the baseline with transit, level, rod and chain)... GPS has done a way with all that... In the old, old days... I think there would be one or two full crews that would work a harbor like BFLO all season long... Amazing what computers can do now!!! So I have you to blame if I run aground out there? Seriously though, that had to be interesting - no, fascinating work - hard work, I'm sure, but you must have enjoyed it immensely. (But I'll now be thinking of you and that Patrick Kane 'pissing contest' every time I'm out there on the water. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Poojer Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 never heard of that place.....will have to check it out next time i am up there...looks interesting the best I've had comes from Ben's Chili Bowl in Washington D.C. Ben's Chili Bowl Pics I think Ted's hot off the charcoal grill with chili, and onions comes in a close second Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 So I have you to blame if I run aground out there? Blame Reagan! He contracted out all the dedge ops in the early 1980's... Then a couple of years later in the 1980's, with no in-house gov't competition... Contracts shot up by 300%... So blame no gov't... They used to keep things open nicely... BFLO was the center for Great Lakes dredge ops with nice hopper dredges like the Markham and Lyman. Again... Don't blame me or the Harbors of Refuge act. You get what you pay for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasper13 Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 4:30am. Wrecked. Texas Red Hots. Slime Dogs. Hands down the all time best ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Blame Reagan! He contracted out all the dedge ops in the early 1980's... Then a couple of years later in the 1980's, with no in-house gov't competition... Contracts shot up by 300%... So blame no gov't... They used to keep things open nicely... BFLO was the center for Great Lakes dredge ops with nice hopper dredges like the Markham and Lyman. Again... Don't blame me or the Harbors of Refuge act. You get what you pay for. Touche. But the ice boom...I can still blame you guys for the ice boom, no? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 You don't boil a hot dog that has a natural casing. Russers is what I grew up with and knew as the best. They went out of business - I think Arpeko or Tobins bought them out and killed the brand. Zweigels are what I got used to but Wegmans doesn't stock them regularly here in Princeton, so I've tried the Hoffmans and I actually prefer them now. FWIW. I don't boil 'em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledInIllinois Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Touche. But the ice boom...I can still blame you guys for the ice boom, no? Joint comission (Canada/US) isn't it? NYPA: New York Power Authority... Like blaming roadwork on the guy plying the jack hammer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Senator Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Joint comission (Canada/US) isn't it? NYPA: New York Power Authority... Like blaming roadwork on the guy plying the jack hammer! But I DO blame the guy with the jack hammer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAlessandro Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Teds. No question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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