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Chicago-Style Hot Dogs: A Tribute for National Hot Dog Day

a hot dog with vegetables and cheese on it

Today is National Hot Dog Day, a holiday I refuse to celebrate because holidays shouldn’t be designations made by marketers. Instead, I’ll use it as an excuse to write about the significant role hot dogs have always played in my life as a fourth-generation Chicagoan. Saturday lunch meant three things when I was growing up:…

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The Coney Challenge: Choosing Detroit’s Best Dog

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One of the things I love most about America is our regional food. Based on where you live, your city may be known for a certain kind of burrito (San Diego/the California Burrito; San Francisco/the Mission Burrito), a certain kind of sandwich (Philadelphia/cheesesteaks; Chicago/hot dogs), or a certain kind of dessert (Oahu/shave ice; Key West…

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