58. Eat at every restaurant in Our State magazine’s 100 Foods To Eat In North Carolina’s 100 Counties. 59. Eat a hot dog in every North Carolina county. Where: Bill’s Hot Dog Stand What: the 100 Foods list called for a dog all the way, but raw onions are gross, so this was just one of…
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hot dogs everywhere: stuart’s family grille
Where: Stuart’s Family Grille, Roxboro, NC What: Cheese dog; a Carolina red hot with cheese sauce, mustard, and bacon bits With whom: just me! Why: I was in Roxboro to eat a 100 Foods meal Grade: A-. Great red hot dog with snap, loved the cheese sauce and the bacon bits, would have liked to get the mustard taste more,…
hot dogs everywhere: harold’s restaurant
Where: Harold’s Restaurant, North Wilkesboro, NC What: Chili cheese dog (me), dogs with mustard and onions (Trav) With whom: Trav Why: Driving to Boone, needed a lunch stop Grade: B/B+. The dogs are split and griddled middle-down, which I love, and the chili was slightly sweet. The American cheese melted well under the dogs but not as well on the…
hot dogs everywhere: the dog house
Where: The Dog House, High Point, NC What: Chili cheese dog (me), dogs with relish and onions (Trav) With whom: Trav Why: We were in High Point for some photo taking, and this was recommended! Grade: Solid B. Chili was quite good and the dogs are nicely grilled, but a slice of American cheese doesn’t really do it for me….
hot dogs everywhere: hot dog central
Where: Hot Dog Central, Hampden, Baltimore, MD What: Cowboy Dog; baked beans, cheese, fried onions, fried jalapenos With whom: Trav and the parental units Why: I saw it on Instagram and also I wanted to take photos in Hampden Grade: A. OH MY GOD. This dog was enormous and delicious. The onions and jalapenos cut the sweetness of the baked…
hot dogs everywhere: doss’ old fashioned ice cream
Where: Doss’ Old Fashioned Ice Cream, Kernersville, NC What: 2 chili cheese slaw dogs With whom: Trav Why: there was a botanical garden down the street Grade: B/B+. Buns toasted in grease, excellent chili, traditional red NC hot dogs. Good, not exceptional.
hot dogs everywhere: bob’s dogs, oak island nc
Where: Bob’s Dogs, Oak Island, NC What: a Chili Cheese Dog, and a Gator Dog, and an Oak Island Burger With whom: my Mom Why: there was a lighthouse I wanted to take pictures of. Grade: A. Good chili, real shredded cheese, excellent shoestring fries, amazing homemade lemonade.
hot dogs everywhere: buns ‘n’ brews (columbus, oh)
Where: Buns ‘N’ Brews, Columbus, OH What: the Texan: chili and cheddar cheese on a pretzel bun With whom: Trav Why: for Project Heartburn, recommended by John Grade: A. Great dog – and they take a picture of YOU taking your first bite, which delighted me – and excellent beer selection. Also good company, as…
hot dogs everywhere: national hot dog day
Where: at ‘Sup Dogs Chapel Hill What: the Ranchero: homemade ranch, sup dog sauce, Monterey Jack and cheddar, chili. With whom: Trav Why: it was National Hot Dog Day! Grade: A. Man, I love ‘Sup Dogs. Their special sauce, the combinations of flavors. ‘Sup Dogs is the best.
interview: tour de frank
Today is National Chili Dog Day, and I’m thrilled to share an interview with John Champlin, Wake Forest alum and fellow hot dog enthusiast. You can see his photographic adventures on Instagram @tourdefrank and check out his write ups of his most recent trip, the Feast on the East (Coast) at his blog. Below, he…