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I have eaten Hot dogs on 5 continents and almost 1/2 of America, probably about 150 cities in my travels. I would have to say none so far even compare to Rhode Island's, their "Hot Weiner" all the way are the best! They are small mild hot dogs served on a steamed bun with some kind of meat sauce, mustard, onions and celery salt! Addictive...I eat about 6 when I go to RI.

In Rhode Island they also sold hot dogs in the raw at the market under the brand "Saugy's" and these were the best I have ever bought, very mild, made with veal,pork and beef with a snap from the natural casing. I have a friend who ships them to me in Florida. You can also buy the New York System's Weenie Meat Sauce online at www.olneyvillenysystem.com and make them at home. It is easy to make and tastes like the real thing, I use the Saugy's brand with this meat sauce and I think it might even be better! You make them in this order..place dog in fresh steamed bun, a generous amount of plain yellow mustard, then top with a heaping pile of the meat sauce, then top that with the finely diced onions and shake some celery salt on top. Do not forget the celery salt on top..it's important. You'll Love it!

abfab at 5:47PM on 08/07/09

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I was in the Poconos for Race Week and stopped at a Street Cart on Rt 940. They advertised "The World's Largest Chili Dog" ......and it was!
This thing had to weigh a Half pound! The Chili Sauce was execellent and the Price was Very Fair. My 3 boys and I chowed down on The worlds Largest Chili Dogs and washed them down with Yoo Hoo bost me 15 bucks I was full all the way home. I think the Name was simply Pocono Hot Dog.........

dogbelly at 4:03PM on 06/10/09

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I like the half smokes or, more often than note, a standard 7-11 Big Bite with lots of chili, cheese, and their onion relish.

drmoze at 7:22PM on 04/30/09

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Bacon-wrapped and grilled on Mission St. in San Francisco, with mustard and onions. I plan to eat one when I visit next week.

Rosamund at 6:38PM on 04/30/09

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The CHICAGOOOO dog allll the way. There's nothing like the taste of those cool crisp veggy veggie flavors mixing in with warm hotdog juice with each bite. Hot and cold. crisp and soft. The chicago dog is the perfect balance.

pegsaylou at 11:10AM on 04/30/09

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Definitely Columbian, if only for the novelty value.

Lower Yeast Side at 9:41AM on 04/30/09

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wow. That's a LOT of hot dogs. Way more types than I've ever tried, which makes me feel foolish to pick one.

But having said all that, I just got back from a trip to Chicago, and they were delicious. Combination of steamed hot dog and vegetable toppings make it a perfect snack, imho.

buffaloplease at 10:35PM on 04/29/09

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We have a House in the Poconos. Every Summer we look forward to going to the Pocono Lake Flea Market to browse the antiques and get
"The World's Largest Chili Dog" from the Vendor who has a cart there.
Those Dogs Have to be a 1/2 Pound and the Chili Sauce is extraordinary. He has to serve it on a Hoagie Bun it is so huge.....Can't wait for Summer

PoconoSummer at 1:07PM on 03/23/09

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It doesn't matter what it's a covered in..if you start with a bad Wiener..it won't taste good! Hartmann's Beef Wieners (NY) are my favorite.. all beef, smoked, natural casing!! Tons of smoke flavor and not too garlicy...the best!

FeedMeNow at 3:14PM on 03/12/09

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Tomatoe and basil pannini

Smithmommy at 4:41PM on 02/23/09

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Enchiladas or rellenos

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Spanish rice

era54 at 2:59PM on 02/23/09

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I love making veggie chili. Just as comforting as the meaty one my mom used to make.

boomer_scifi at 2:43PM on 02/23/09

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I started a diet at the beginning of the year, and in the recipe book, there was a fabulous veggie chili. I make that every week and, seriously, I eat it at least three times for lunch in a week. So good!

cowleyh at 2:36PM on 02/23/09

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