Tag Archives: hot dogs

100 years of little weiners at New Way Lunch

Posted on August 6, 2019 by Burnt My Fingers

Last weekend was the 100th  birthday of New Way Lunch in Glens Falls, NY, and they rented the Farmers’ Market for a great big party. Highlight of the day was a hot dog eating contest, and 5 cent hot dogs … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl Taste Test: Chicago Style Hot Dogs

Posted on February 5, 2019 by Burnt My Fingers

The Super Bowl Taste Test almost didn’t happen, because of last week’s bitter weather in Chicago. My order from Vienna Beef sat on the tarmac for days till I finally gave up and started planning an alternative attraction. Then, late … Continue reading →

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Rating Chicago airport hot dogs

Posted on January 10, 2019 by Burnt My Fingers

[See UPDATE at the end.] Chicago takes its hot dogs seriously. This includes the Chicago airport hot dogs served to travelers at O’Hare and Midway who never get on the L and see the city first hand. I usually connect … Continue reading →

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How to make NYC pushcart-style hot dogs at home

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Burnt My Fingers

I bought the above hot dog from a Sabrett’s cart in New York City last week. It was a good value at $2 but otherwise unremarkable except for one element. You could totally replicate the bun, the dog itself, the mustard … Continue reading →

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Who knew you could do this with a hot dog?

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Burnt My Fingers

I’ve been saving up a bunch of tasty food-related links, mostly to other blogs. First up is this hot dog serving suggestion from Maida Heatter, a well-respected food writer from the 60s (I’ve got a couple of her cookbooks), who … Continue reading →

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