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Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace in Columbus, Ohio

As a self-defined gourmand and Columbus resident, I was thrilled to hear that Liz Lessner — of Betty's, Tip Top Diner, and Surly Girl Saloon fame — was going to open a hot dog restaurant not too far from my home.

My friends and I have visited a few times since they opened their doors recently, and I haven't been at all disappointed: creatively imagined and well-executed hot dogs (and only $3 apiece!), delectable (and occasionally alcoholic) slushies, and impressive sides (I'm especially fond of the onion rings, though I wish they had ranch to dip them in) for just $2. This place is an instant favorite.

By the way: The T-Dog — Sriracha mustard, roasted red peppers, bacon crumbles and cheddar — is AWESOME.

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Seattle restaurant recommendations

There's an amazing restaurant in Fremont called Art of the Table; it doesn't seem to be very well-known, but I don't think you'd be disappointed by it. The place is quite small — they might be able to seat 22-24 people — but that gives it a homey and intimate feel, and the chef, Dustin Ronspies, is very involved in the process. (He even poured me a beer!) My friend and I went there for "Happy Mondays," their happy hour from 5-10 p.m. every Monday (obviously), and enjoyed a number of small plates of delectable food — everything from chilled green onion soup to tomato and goat cheese tarts to duck rillettes, each between $8-10. The menu changes every week, but it all seems to be phenomenal.

I also third the recommendations for Quinn's; it combines reasonably affordable prices, a great selection of beers, and some great food. I had the braised oxtail (with rounds of brioche toast and aerated Fontina), my friend had the Wagyu cheeseburger, and we shared a mizuna salad with Stilton cheesecake. It's not for those on a tight budget, but you're getting a spectacular meal for the price.

I'm moving up to Seattle in a few months, and I can't wait to have these places (among others) at my disposal all the time. I hope you enjoy your trip, friend! :)

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Served: Getting Served in Seattle

I'd like to second Pointy's recommendation of Quinn's — I was in Seattle for a couple weeks recently, and had some spectacular food there. I tried the braised oxtails with brioche toast rounds and aerated Fontina cheese, and my friend had the Wagyu cheeseburger, not to mention the mizuna salad and Stilton cheesecake we shared before the main course. It may not be the cheapest place in town, but it definitely warrants a visit.

Also, since you mentioned Fremont, there's an amazing restaurant there called Art of the Table; it doesn't seem to be very well-known, but I don't think you'd be disappointed by it. The place is quite small — they might be able to seat 22-24 people — but that gives it a homey and intimate feel, and the chef, Dustin Ronspies, is very involved in the process. (He even poured me a beer!) My friend and I went there for "Happy Mondays," their happy hour from 5-10 p.m. every Monday, and enjoyed a number of small plates of delectable food — everything from chilled green onion soup to tomato and goat cheese tarts to duck rillettes, each between $8-10.

I'm moving up to Seattle in the next few months, and I can't wait to further explore the myriad of culinary possibilities that await me. Have fun there!

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The Most Disgusting School Lunches

I remember enjoying the rectangular pizza my old elementary school served; that was one of the good meals. Less comforting were the Sloppy Joes, which I can't describe beyond the sheer terror of their existence, since neither I, nor any of my classmates, ate them.

Ah, memories...

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Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace in Columbus, Ohio

As a self-defined gourmand and Columbus resident, I was thrilled to hear that Liz Lessner — of Betty's, Tip Top Diner, and Surly Girl Saloon fame — was going to open a hot dog restaurant not too far from my home.

My friends and I have visited a few times since they opened their doors recently, and I haven't been at all disappointed: creatively imagined and well-executed hot dogs (and only $3 apiece!), delectable (and occasionally alcoholic) slushies, and impressive sides (I'm especially fond of the onion rings, though I wish they had ranch to dip them in) for just $2. This place is an instant favorite.

By the way: The T-Dog — Sriracha mustard, roasted red peppers, bacon crumbles and cheddar — is AWESOME.

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Seattle restaurant recommendations

There's an amazing restaurant in Fremont called Art of the Table; it doesn't seem to be very well-known, but I don't think you'd be disappointed by it. The place is quite small — they might be able to seat 22-24 people — but that gives it a homey and intimate feel, and the chef, Dustin Ronspies, is very involved in the process. (He even poured me a beer!) My friend and I went there for "Happy Mondays," their happy hour from 5-10 p.m. every Monday (obviously), and enjoyed a number of small plates of delectable food — everything from chilled green onion soup to tomato and goat cheese tarts to duck rillettes, each between $8-10. The menu changes every week, but it all seems to be phenomenal.

I also third the recommendations for Quinn's; it combines reasonably affordable prices, a great selection of beers, and some great food. I had the braised oxtail (with rounds of brioche toast and aerated Fontina), my friend had the Wagyu cheeseburger, and we shared a mizuna salad with Stilton cheesecake. It's not for those on a tight budget, but you're getting a spectacular meal for the price.

I'm moving up to Seattle in a few months, and I can't wait to have these places (among others) at my disposal all the time. I hope you enjoy your trip, friend! :)

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Served: Getting Served in Seattle

I'd like to second Pointy's recommendation of Quinn's — I was in Seattle for a couple weeks recently, and had some spectacular food there. I tried the braised oxtails with brioche toast rounds and aerated Fontina cheese, and my friend had the Wagyu cheeseburger, not to mention the mizuna salad and Stilton cheesecake we shared before the main course. It may not be the cheapest place in town, but it definitely warrants a visit.

Also, since you mentioned Fremont, there's an amazing restaurant there called Art of the Table; it doesn't seem to be very well-known, but I don't think you'd be disappointed by it. The place is quite small — they might be able to seat 22-24 people — but that gives it a homey and intimate feel, and the chef, Dustin Ronspies, is very involved in the process. (He even poured me a beer!) My friend and I went there for "Happy Mondays," their happy hour from 5-10 p.m. every Monday, and enjoyed a number of small plates of delectable food — everything from chilled green onion soup to tomato and goat cheese tarts to duck rillettes, each between $8-10.

I'm moving up to Seattle in the next few months, and I can't wait to further explore the myriad of culinary possibilities that await me. Have fun there!

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The Most Disgusting School Lunches

I remember enjoying the rectangular pizza my old elementary school served; that was one of the good meals. Less comforting were the Sloppy Joes, which I can't describe beyond the sheer terror of their existence, since neither I, nor any of my classmates, ate them.

Ah, memories...

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How do you tip?

I never do less than 20% of the post-tax total; I've worked in food services in the past, and I know what they have to deal with. Why is wine considered separately?

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Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace in Columbus, Ohio

I'm in Columbus for a conference. We ate at Dirty Frank's last night. I had a Ohioana dog and a Zippidy Zam (good but the pepper juice melted the bun a bit). My partner had a Chicago dog. All good. One of my friends at the conference enjoyed the Nikola dog and Seoul dog. He wanted to try the Hot Bollywood dog too, but thought three hot dogs would be a little too much. :)

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Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace in Columbus, Ohio

Of course Dirty Franks in Philadelphia is open. If the world came to an end two things would survive. Cockroaches and Dirty Franks bar in Philadelphia..

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Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace in Columbus, Ohio

My goodness I just got so very hungry. Wish you were in Florida!!!

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Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace in Columbus, Ohio

The name Dirty Frank is a reference to Frankfurter, our mascot! Dirty Frank is a cross between Burt Reynolds and Mel from Mel's Diner and is our logo and mascot.

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Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace in Columbus, Ohio

Hi hotdoglover,

We prepare the dogs traditional Chicago style and steam them at 140 degrees. If we cooked them any hotter we would damage the thick natural casing and the hot dog would lose it's snap. The buns are also steamed and come out warm, soft and pillowy.

Kbear919,

Yep, we've added funnel cakes to the menu! Hope you try them, they are made to order and taste like the fair!

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Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace in Columbus, Ohio

@browngravy - pretty sure dirty franks is still there at 13th & Pine. haven't been by there in a bit, but that place seems likes it will be there forever.

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Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace in Columbus, Ohio

I've heard rumors of elephant ears and funnel cakes :) Corn Dogs too? :)

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Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace in Columbus, Ohio

Thanks so much for featuring us, SeriousEats, we are seriously honored!

Paul F, our casings are in fact all natural, we use all beef Vienna Franks from Chicago, you can view more of our trip to their factory where we watched the hot dogs being stuffed:

http://cmhgourmand.com/2008/11/17/hot-dog-daze-a-dirty-franks-field-trip/

also, next time you are in you might enjoy our hand-battered fried leeks.

Nemis, hold tight, we are working on the cheese situation as I type! I hope you do come back sometime, feel free to email me at elizabeth@bettyscolumbus.com and I'd be happy to send you a gift certificate for your troubles.

Thanks to everyone for such kind comments-most of them anyway!

elizabeth lessner, dirty frank's hot dog palace

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Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace in Columbus, Ohio

The dogs are not natural casings and the onion rings are out of a bag. Other than that, they're pretty good. I think the Sriracha slaw dog is my favorite.

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Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace in Columbus, Ohio

Liz Lessner — of Betty's, Tip Top Diner, and Surly Girl Saloon fame


no kidding-i didn't realize that! now i'm even more excited to go!

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Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace in Columbus, Ohio

Is Dirty Franks (the bar) still open in Philly? Pine St. around 13th or Juniper.

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Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace in Columbus, Ohio

I've eaten here once and I was very disappointed that the blocky cheddar cheese was out of a package and not shredded fresh and the hot dogs were not even remotely hot...............the decor is fantastic and the service very friendly but the food needs some work.
Since the owners have three or four other restaurants in Columbus everyone is really "drinking the Kool-aid" but I have got to be honest here and say I won't be rushing back anytime soon.

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Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace in Columbus, Ohio

I've eaten at Dirty Frank's a number of times now and every time it's absolutely killer! The mac 'n cheese is to die for, along with everything else. My favorite so far is the Classy Lady, with cheese sauce and crushed potato chips. We're so lucky to have Liz Lessner in Columbus!

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Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace in Columbus, Ohio

Despite working just down the street I haven't been able to try it so far. On the other hand quite a few of my coworkers have worked their way through about 7 or 8 of the options. The general consensus is that they're pretty good.

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The Most Disgusting School Lunches

Our school had dominoes pizza every month. Kids were ecstatic for that and that day saw the most fights occur out of every month. True Story.

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Seattle restaurant recommendations

@eleeb if you do swing by Shultzy's and you come after 7p.m. ask anyone who works there if "the Pats" are here, my bf and I go there everyday after I get off from work for drinks. Bf's name is Patrick and I am Patricia so everyone refers to us as "the Pats". Anyways I would like to treat you to a "welcome to Seattle" drink.

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Seattle restaurant recommendations

honestly guys... not too expensive, igault?? herbfarm...is super expensive,
cheaper would be the newly opened Poppy by same owner

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Seattle restaurant recommendations

OLIVAR, small and delicious..
small plates, fresh and not expensive

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Seattle restaurant recommendations

Here are my very favorites:

Tilth - tiny Maria Hines puts out big, beautiful locally grown food and local wines.

Union - Ethan Stowell was nominated for a JBA this year and his food is genius.

Herbfarm - Jerry Traunfeld's beautiful place and beautiful food.

Sambar has the best cocktails, and Sun Liquor is one of my favorite places to hang out with friends and drink.

And don't forget Top Pot doughnuts - yummy!

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Seattle restaurant recommendations

Please, please, please go to Txori--it's an AMAZING hidden tapas place (you'll probably have to walk up and down the block a few times to see it--we did!), that, when we went there last spring, was the best dinner we had all week.

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Served: Getting Served in Seattle

and I'm guessing the burrito joint was Bimbos but I'm blanking on the bar/gallery set up?

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