I need some suggestions...

warch · 11-18-2004, 11:09 AM

I have to chime in to praise the Chicago dog- Gold Coast dogs is the place/chain- the char dog is the order.
Vienna beef frank, char grilled, with all the classic Chicago trimmings- mustard, tomato, dill pickle, sport pepper, funky florescent green relish, dash of celery salt. On a soft , but not too soft bun. Perfect. Addictive.

So if you are thinking dog styles- you may be able to set a nitch and get some loyal fans by going Vienna/Chicago style. We have 3 places here that offer Chicago and they use it as a marketing point. Mount that Vienna beef sign on the outside. Its like a magnet.

In Saint paul there is a legendary classic hot dog cart. George's hot dogs. He has one of those characture sketches of him and his family on the front with giant heads and tiny bodies. Again simple, and its the face of George that sells the food as much as anything. Its George that is the marketing. Hes the cook.. Hes a smiling round man who, sells two combos- regular dog, bag o chips and a can o pop ($2ish) or you can upgrade to Polish sausage (that has the popping skin and good greasy delight, chips and pop ($2.75 I think). he offers mustard, ketchup relish, and kraut (and he puts them on). Also a few candy extras (.75) and apples. he makes change in his apron. George sets up in the same corner of a downtown park and gets the seasonal lunch crowd and orchestra, concerts and the (sniff...withdrawl....) hockey games. He always has a lunch line, and it moves fast enough, he doesnt try to offer too much. He vacations most of the deep winter and reappears as a sign of spring! He is to Rice Park what Wally the Beerman is to Twins games. You could shoot for classic.

How about Paul's Dogs? Or I like "Good Dog" . Simple, easy, if you are not linking yourself with a local, that is straight and suggestive of yumminess. I can see the logo of a well behaved mutt sitting at attention.

Radar · 11-18-2004, 11:44 AM

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Hollywood Dogs
Dogs on the Run
Moon Dogs
Dog Weiners (ok, skip this one
Reservoir Dogs
Circus Dogs
Grand Slam Dogs
BoonDoggle
Dogs 101 (only need 5 ingredients for over 100 combinations)

Wow!!

Reservoir Dogs is brilliant!!!

Also Moon Dogs, and Hollywood Dogs.

Great stuff!!!

The Chicago Dog sounds good, although rather than use Vienna Beef dogs, I was thinking of going with Kosher Hebrew Nationals. They taste just as good and everyone can eat them.

I had heard the biggest hot dog chain in Chicago was "Woody's"

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Oh yeah, CANNOT forget spicy sausage. Those are the best on a cold day. Of course LA doesn't have too many of those, but you know. Just there for those who desire.

I was thinking about going with a spicy Polish dog, but my dad says I should grill up Italian Sausage & Pepper Sandwiches.

glatt · 11-18-2004, 11:56 AM

If you work a hot dog stand, when and where do you go to the bathroom?

Do you lock up the whole thing and walk away, leaving it unattended? Do you wear Depends undergarments? Do you cross your legs and hold it? Pee in a cup when nobody is looking?

This is a serious question.

11-18-2004, 11:09 AM	#1
warch lurkin old school Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,796	I have to chime in to praise the Chicago dog- Gold Coast dogs is the place/chain- the char dog is the order. Vienna beef frank, char grilled, with all the classic Chicago trimmings- mustard, tomato, dill pickle, sport pepper, funky florescent green relish, dash of celery salt. On a soft , but not too soft bun. Perfect. Addictive. So if you are thinking dog styles- you may be able to set a nitch and get some loyal fans by going Vienna/Chicago style. We have 3 places here that offer Chicago and they use it as a marketing point. Mount that Vienna beef sign on the outside. Its like a magnet. In Saint paul there is a legendary classic hot dog cart. George's hot dogs. He has one of those characture sketches of him and his family on the front with giant heads and tiny bodies. Again simple, and its the face of George that sells the food as much as anything. Its George that is the marketing. Hes the cook.. Hes a smiling round man who, sells two combos- regular dog, bag o chips and a can o pop ($2ish) or you can upgrade to Polish sausage (that has the popping skin and good greasy delight, chips and pop ($2.75 I think). he offers mustard, ketchup relish, and kraut (and he puts them on). Also a few candy extras (.75) and apples. he makes change in his apron. George sets up in the same corner of a downtown park and gets the seasonal lunch crowd and orchestra, concerts and the (sniff...withdrawl....) hockey games. He always has a lunch line, and it moves fast enough, he doesnt try to offer too much. He vacations most of the deep winter and reappears as a sign of spring! He is to Rice Park what Wally the Beerman is to Twins games. You could shoot for classic. How about Paul's Dogs? Or I like "Good Dog" . Simple, easy, if you are not linking yourself with a local, that is straight and suggestive of yumminess. I can see the logo of a well behaved mutt sitting at attention.

11-18-2004, 11:56 AM	#3
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	If you work a hot dog stand, when and where do you go to the bathroom? Do you lock up the whole thing and walk away, leaving it unattended? Do you wear Depends undergarments? Do you cross your legs and hold it? Pee in a cup when nobody is looking? This is a serious question.

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