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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.
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! :)
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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I'll vouch for Dirty Frank's Hot Dog Palace — in downtown Columbus, OH — which serves (optionally alcoholic) slushies and has amazing food. :)