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…

hot dogs everywhere: on a cruise ship

(The white balance on this is unfixable. Whoops.) Where: on the Star Princess What: a hot dog with cheese and guacamole With whom: Me myself and I Why: there was a grill on the same deck as our room, so I ate their specialty dog every day. I didn’t take pictures of the others because…

hot dogs everywhere: alaskan fish and chips (juneau, ak)

Where: Alaskan Fish and Chips, of all places, in Juneau, AK. What: a reindeer corn dog with honey mustard aioli With whom: Trav. Why: because I was in Alaska, so I ate a reindeer dog. Project Heartburn. Grade: A. A reindeer corn dog at a fish and chips place? Yes. This was unbelievable. Great batter,…

hot dogs everywhere: (seattle, wa)

Where: The Frankfurter, and T-Mobile Park What: A Seattle dog, of course With whom: Trav. Why: For Project Heartburn, eating a hot dog in every state. Grade: N/A. Look, the Seattle dog is not for me – I hate onions. I liked the peppers and jalapeños, I think the cream cheese is actually a GREAT…