Hot dog!

[Robin Garr]

Fourth of July, picnic day if the rains go away, and what could be more typical of the season than a good old hot dog?

Just for fun, let's do a poll, asking what kind of dog you prefer. I'll allow more than one answer just to mix things up a bit.

Also, with the closing of Conez and Coneyz, I don't have a good neighborhood spot for a gor-may dog any more. Lonnie's is an option, and the vegan dogs on the Morels food truck are surprisingly good; but help me remember, are there any other really good hot-dog vendors around?

Do we know if the Morels truck is anywhere today?

I guess I'll go check their Fb page.

Looks like a no.

[Robin Garr]

Looks like a no.

It appears that @morelsfoodtruck hasn't tweeted since June 27. If you look back over their feed, they're sporadic. (I love Morels, by the way ... I am really impressed by the way Stan can make vegan dishes that taste like ... well, you know ... )

Remember we've got a Twitter list set up that should show all the tweets from the local food trucks:
http://twitter.com/#!/LouHotBytes/louisvillefoodtrucks

(I love Morels, by the way ... I am really impressed by the way Stan can make vegan dishes that taste like ... well, you know ... )

Were you looking for the words REAL FOOD or MEAT

Burgers, pork dogs and turkey brats (!) last night on the grill. Saved by the freshly picked grilled green beans from the garden.

Accept No Substitutes !





http://www.hotdogu.com/

Do I dare admit ,Sonic Drive in serves up an ok Chicago Dog for only 1.99. with all the fixins.

[Robin Garr]

Do I dare admit ,Sonic Drive in serves up an ok Chicago Dog for only 1.99. with all the fixins.

I didn't know that! I do like Lonnie's, but I'd give Sonic's version a try.

I too must admit, Sonic's new line of all beef dogs are pretty darn good.

Oh, and beef all the way, baby! Hebrew Nationals if you got 'em!

Sonic ! Hebrew National ! .... Blasphemers !

This is the one true path to enlightenment !

http://www.viennabeef.com/culture/chicagostyle.asp

Fourth of July, picnic day if the rains go away, and what could be more typical of the season than a good old hot dog?

Soooo...What did you have for dinner on Fourth of July "picnic day" Robin ??? Something quintessentially American ? ... Or was it....<whisper>

Baghara Baingan: Indian eggplant curry with eggplant, onions, garlic and ginger, curry spices and coconut milk, with rice and cool sliced cucumber and yogurt on the side.

Fourth of July, picnic day if the rains go away, and what could be more typical of the season than a good old hot dog?

Soooo...What did you have for dinner on Fourth of July "picnic day" Robin ??? Something quintessentially American ? ... Or was it....<whisper>

Baghara Baingan: Indian eggplant curry with eggplant, onions, garlic and ginger, curry spices and coconut milk, with rice and cool sliced cucumber and yogurt on the side.

I thought you were going to say carry-out from Great Wall, since we are owned by the Chinese.

Looks like Sonic has greytly expanded its hot dog offerings:

Coneys & Hot Dogs from http://www.sonicdrivein.com/menu/viewSe ... onId=52407

Our versions of the classics. Hot dogs have never been better. Select a menu item below.

Footlong Quarter Pound Coney* -- We can't help make summer last longer, but we can stretch out your delicious Coney. Our new Footlong Quarter Pound Coney is a juicy, plump footlong hot dog topped with warm chili and melty cheese. *Hot dog is 12 inches and 1/4 pound precooked and contains beef and pork. Only at participating SONIC® Drive-Ins.

Corn Dog -- Simple food at its finest. A delicious hot dog surrounded in sweet corn batter and fried to a crispy golden brown. Try it with some mustard or ketchup if you want. It's like hot dog utopia on a stick.

Chili Cheese Coney -- Want something filling that's also a great deal? Try SONIC's Premium Beef Chili Cheese Coney. It's a grilled beef hot dog made with 100% pure beef and topped with warm chili and melty cheddar cheese served in a soft, warm bakery bun.

New York Dog -- Get a taste of the Big Apple with SONIC's Premium Beef New York Dog. A beef hot dog made with 100% pure beef and grilled to perfection and topped with spicy brown mustard, grilled onions and crunchy sauerkraut in a soft, warm bakery bun.

Chicago Dog -- Got love for the Windy City? Then try SONIC's Premium Beef Chicago Dog. A beef hot dog made with 100% pure beef and topped with pickle, relish, tomato, sport peppers, celery salt and mustard all served up in a soft, warm poppy seed bun.

All-American Dog -- Take a bite out of Americana with SONIC's Premium Beef All-American Dog. It's a beef hot dog made with 100% pure beef that's grilled to perfection and topped with ketchup, yellow mustard, relish and chopped onions and served in a soft, warm bakery bun.

Baja Dog -- This dog's got bite. With melty pepper jack, tomatoes, chopped onions and spicy jalapenos in a poppy seed bun, the Baja Dog for $1.99. Summer's heating up. Get your hands on one today or try the rest of our Premium Beef Hot Dog lineup, all made with 100% pure beef.

[Robin Garr]

Soooo...What did you have for dinner on Fourth of July "picnic day" Robin ??? Something quintessentially American ? ... Or was it....<whisper>

Baghara Baingan: Indian eggplant curry with eggplant, onions, garlic and ginger, curry spices and coconut milk, with rice and cool sliced cucumber and yogurt on the side.

Celebrating the summer bounty of Mary's garden with an Indian dish that pays homage to our nation's melting pot heritage? What could be more American than that?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpggZ9hDxC4