Mmmmm, hot dogs. Since I was the creator of the first HOT DOG thread, it's easy to say I'm a lover of our little hot, tasty friends. I'm just so damn lucky I live in the best and most well-known areas of the world where chili dogs are the "it" food, next to cheeseburgers.
Now, I know Coney Island started the hot dog trend, and Chicago claims to have the best (not really), but it's SoCal that has the best dogs. Need proof?
PINK'S! has the best dogs/chili dogs of any fast-food joint/resturant in the world. Pink's actually gets orders from Chicago, New York and Germany for their sausages. That's how fantastic they are. Check the link out for how many movie stars hang out there. It's the best in the world.
Next, it's
Tommy's Original World Famous Hamburgers for the second best chili dogs, and the best chili. The chili is so famous here, they actually have to mail some to people because they got sick and tired of being asked if they could mail some chili to people. Seriously! In fact, they'll freeze a gallon and ship it over-night special delivery for you anywhere in the world! Just call them at
1-818-240-0019 and order some! I'm telling you, you wont be disappointed!
These two places aren't the only place in SoCal to get a tasty chili or hot dog. But, they're the best known, next to Carney's and other little places.
What do I like on my hot dog? Mustard. Maybe some dill relish, since I am from SoCal. But, nothing other than mustard, or chili, belongs on a hot dog. Ketchup is truly an abomination. Here's the following mustards all of you must try before you die.
1. Bertman's Ballpark
2. Stadium Mustard
3. Nathan's Deli Style Mustard
4. French's Classic Yellow
For hot dogs, I'll switch. From usually Hebrew Nationals (very fatty), to Nathan's or Papa Contella's natural casing hot dogs.
When my youngest son finally starts school, I plan to start another small business for myself selling hot dogs and chili dogs. That's how much I love these things! I let you know when I get started.