352244 Mon Dec 18 00:12:20 -0800 2006 179 11 South 0 2108137 This is a short list of mine. Tell me about new places across the South. For pictures and reviews of the dogs on the list GOOGLE choppedonion.com. I am constantly looking for the best local dogs in the South. Big towns small towns, all over. These are not in any order from best to worst, they are all excellent or they would not be listed. 1. Roast Grill 2. Texas Tavern 3. Varsity Atlanta/Athens 4. Nu-Way Macon 5. Writes Dairy-Rite 6. Dairy Center 7. Dairy King 8. Dairy Hart 9. Bowlings 10. Milt's Mon Dec 18 00:12:20 -0800 2006 55270 Choppedonion 1 2112266 Hot Dog Heaven in Woodstock, Georgia. Tue Dec 19 11:40:49 -0800 2006 2108137 60696 geonuc 2 2112589 Zack's -Burlington Dick's -Wilson, NC Tue Dec 19 15:13:25 -0800 2006 2112266 15304 steveindurham 3 2115592 I have been to Zack's, and was not too impressed. Where in Wilson is Dick's? Is it near Parkers BBQ? Wed Dec 20 08:43:32 -0800 2006 2112589 55270 Choppedonion 4 3235826 If you're going to have a dog in Burltown, you gotta go to Boston's, which is around the corner from Zack's. The chili is less greasy and their burgers -- all the way with chili, onions mustard and slaw -- are exceptional. I make a point of driving an hour (from Raleigh) at least once a month. When my buddy from Florida -- Dr. S -- comes to town, we go. Indeed, he's driving 500 miles this New Year's for two combos and a bottle Pepsi. Tue Dec 25 08:36:10 -0800 2007 2115592 152298 drdave397 2 2115595 I have not been there yet, where is Woodstock? Wed Dec 20 08:44:47 -0800 2006 2112266 55270 Choppedonion 3 2119329 I'll second Hot Dog Heaven, for the name if nothing else. It's in the center of woodstock, ga. Go to Atlanta, North of the perimeter on I-75, take I-575 north, turn right off the Towne Lake Parkway exit. When you hit Main Street, it's near that intersection. Thu Dec 21 14:48:03 -0800 2006 2115595 41955 drharris 2 2504709 I'm sorry but hotdog heaven was terrible...They were so inconciderate my wife and i went in there to get a bite with our child and they totally treated us like crap..never again Sun Apr 22 16:55:12 -0700 2007 2112266 93469 buccaneer 2 3849106 The best hot dogs around here....Pulliam's Hot Dog Stand, in Winston Salem, NC. They have been doing it the same way for almost 100 years!! Tue Jul 08 11:47:04 -0700 2008 2112266 207773 Ladybug61141 1 2112765 Dick Howell's Barbeque Pit in Florence, AL (I assume they are still open... perhaps some other Chowhounds from that area would know) and Brooks Barbecue in Muscle Shoals, AL serve my favorite Slaw Dogs in North West Alabama. The slaw, which my family refers to as "Dick Howell's Slaw", is a vinegar/mustard based hot slaw. The slaw is a family secret and has been made for years in this area. My understanding is that both restaurants are owned by some of Dick Howell's family. It's our tradition when visiting family in that area to grab a couple dozen of the dogs at Brooks for lunch and a bag of Golden Flake Potato Chips. The slaw is also served on BBQ sandwiches. Mmmmmm.. a craving just hit! In Fayetteville, TN, on the square, there is Bill's Pool Room (not sure if they are still open either) and Honey's. Both serve "Pool Room Slaw". The slaw is a very sweet mustard slaw that is served on both hot dogs and the famous pool room burgers. These hot dogs were a favorite of mine while attending school in the area. Tue Dec 19 16:08:47 -0800 2006 2108137 28957 kelomaki 2 2115599 This is great! the more local the better. Thanks. Wed Dec 20 08:48:14 -0800 2006 2112765 55270 Choppedonion 1 2115649 discks in wilson is on Nash st..right accross from my house,,,nash is the main street Wed Dec 20 10:01:39 -0800 2006 2108137 17086 orzobino 1 2115738 Walter's Grill, Murfreesboro, NC Wed Dec 20 13:03:25 -0800 2006 2108137 11990 Janet from Richmond 2 4048632 I went to chowan...their dogs are good and I used to love the red hot dogs @ the Red Apple...though these were usually consumed during the wee hours of the night after parties, etc :) Fri Sep 19 19:26:09 -0700 2008 2115738 206111 bythebayov 1 2117246 Yum-Yum on Spring Garden Street in Greensboro, NC (across the street from UNC-Greensboro campus). The homemade ice cream is a bonus! PB's on Hawthorne Road in Winston-Salem, NC. The Trolley Stop in Wrightsville Beach, NC (and other locations). Paul's Place, Rocky Point, NC (near Wilmington). Wed Dec 20 20:16:54 -0800 2006 2108137 25751 carolinadawg 2 2363333 I second yum yum's. I went to uncg and discovered this gem while a student there. I hope it never closes. 2 dogs all the way. heaven on a bun Wed Mar 07 15:41:47 -0800 2007 2117246 76712 Bengaliwife 2 3021534 Yum Yum's onions are usually chopped to a mush and are old so that the sulfur compunds in them become nasty. Sometimes their chili is off too. I have eaten there off and on for close to 40 years. The Dog House in High Point NC is definitely better. Wed Oct 10 09:41:37 -0700 2007 2117246 133602 libertjack 3 3812884 You've eaten nasty hot dogs for 40 years? What's wrong with you dude. Seriously, Yum Yum's is an acquired taste. However, I'm betting they sell more hotdogs than any of the top 10 Wed Jun 25 12:32:14 -0700 2008 3021534 203895 bigt 2 3212130 Yum-Yum has to be the best anywhere. I grew up in Greensboro and even remember when they were on the corner of Spring Garden and College. I live in Nashville, TN now and whenever I go back to Greensboro, I make it a habit of going to Yum-Yum for "three no slaw and a Cheerwine". My second lunch tradition would be Stamey's on the High Point Road. Sun Dec 16 06:26:28 -0800 2007 2117246 150379 rcm999 2 3884119 Yum-Yum on Spring Garden Street in Greensboro, NC (across the street from UNC-Greensboro campus). The homemade ice cream is a bonus! +1 Sat Jul 19 17:19:41 -0700 2008 2117246 211362 lowboy 2 4355510 trolly stop is not good just a name. Sun Jan 25 07:08:26 -0800 2009 2117246 260187 jonestripp 1 2139690 i second pauls place in rocky mount Sat Dec 30 18:14:33 -0800 2006 2108137 62948 beachlover 1 2140664 trolley stop----carolina beach, wrightsville beach and southport---North Carolina pauls place---rocky point, north carolina----love the relish Sun Dec 31 02:38:44 -0800 2006 2108137 60851 captainzero5 1 2140683 jack's cosmic dogs . mt. pleasant, S.C. Sun Dec 31 02:45:25 -0800 2006 2108137 27711 sadie1 2 2142321 I second the jack's cosmic dog recommendation from sadie1- Sun Dec 31 22:29:27 -0800 2006 2140683 18020 rayddd 2 2439156 I'm also with you on Cosmic Dog~the memory of my one trip there literally brings tears to my eyes! Sat Mar 31 17:09:07 -0700 2007 2140683 21171 evewitch 1 2142550 Willies Weenee Wagon, Brunswick, Ga. Mon Jan 01 00:35:20 -0800 2007 2108137 10807 beteez 2 3212133 I thought Willies was gone. A few years back while visiting at Shellman Bluff, I went to Brunswick and he wasn't there. Did I miss something? Sun Dec 16 06:28:46 -0800 2007 2142550 150379 rcm999 3 3212496 It is still there closed on Mon & Sun. On Altama across from the college. Sun Dec 16 09:31:04 -0800 2007 3212133 10807 beteez 1 2143592 Dick's in Wilson...please go pay your regards to Mr.Gliarmis and his family that run this wonderfulplace...he is in the North Carolina Sports Hall of Fame. Mon Jan 01 19:29:55 -0800 2007 2108137 61998 Doug Townsend 1 2143597 Coney Island Hot Dog Stand in St. Petersburg, FL and Mel's Red Hots in Tampa. John Mon Jan 01 19:31:39 -0800 2007 2108137 12707 RibDog 1 2143743 Dick's isn't too bad... neither is Short's in Selma and Shorty's in Wake Forest. Mon Jan 01 20:50:15 -0800 2007 2108137 14922 goodeatsinadive 1 2154755 I second PB's in Winston-Salem--when in high school, I would go there at least twice a week. Also, Bill's in Washington, NC--very hot and spicy white bean chili! Fri Jan 05 01:30:10 -0800 2007 2108137 47798 marshmallow78 2 4239989 Oh yeah! Bill's hot dogs... Wonderful, spicy feasts on a bun. It has been too many years since I had one of them. I used to love every second of a Bill's hot dog. And hated every eternal hour of indigestion that followed. But the pleasure made the pain a bearable sacrifice. Thu Dec 11 15:17:32 -0800 2008 2154755 247586 Chef_Rich 1 2155120 Hotdog Heaven, Woodstock, GA and Tony's Ice Cream, Gastonia, NC. Fri Jan 05 04:05:14 -0800 2007 2108137 47695 FatAndOld 1 2155746 I'm also a big fan of the Chicago Dog at the Atlanta Braves Stadium... Fri Jan 05 14:27:22 -0800 2007 2108137 41955 drharris 1 2156057 You opened up my heart and third ulcer with this one choppedonion, I've never steared ya wrong. This is a list my daddy and I contemplate on many a fishin trips. North to South: Dick's,Wilson, NC; Dog House, Downtown High Point, NC; if it's still there... HotDog Heaven, Woodstock,GA Pete's,Simpsonville, SC; The Varsity, Atlanta; original d-town location only, Redneck Gourmet, Newnan,GA; FRIDAY special loaded dog!!! Jacks Cosmic, Mt. Peasant SC Ronnie's, Savannah,GA; ?CantRememberTheName?,129thSt and BiscayneBlvd, North Miami Dog Hut, Kendall,FLA; on US1 towards the Keys. ENJOY THE NITRATE CICLES!! Fri Jan 05 16:01:09 -0800 2007 2108137 42303 Tomatokid 1 2156383 Weavers Hot Dogs ....London, Ky Fri Jan 05 17:28:42 -0800 2007 2108137 11854 LaLa 1 2178086 I can't believe no one has suggested Chicago Mike's in Homewood, AL. They use all beef Kosher franks and all the way entails mustard, onion, kraut and a bbqish sauce. My fave is the slaw dog by far. Delicious. Unfortunately it's only a during the week lunch place, 10 or 11 am until around 3 pm, Monday through Friday. I've woken up many Saturdays wanting a Chicago Mike dog. I have tried the Skin's in Clemson and am waiting to try the original one in Anderson before I make my final decision, but so far I'm not impressed. Thu Jan 11 18:57:51 -0800 2007 2108137 66079 silonius 2 2181797 I do love me some Mike's. Mike and his wife are so awesome and always greet me with a "Hey, Baby!" just like when he was working at his brother Lou's bar (Lou's Pub and Package). My usual was a slaw dog, Milo's Tea, and a bag of Cajun Crawtator Zapp's potato chips. Heaven! Fri Jan 12 17:21:35 -0800 2007 2178086 27873 gyp7318 1 2178719 I'll second Bill's in Washington, NC. Had heard about them for years, but had not had one (ok, three) until visiting my parents over the holidays. Unique spicy bean chili. Thu Jan 11 21:00:39 -0800 2007 2108137 21866 ymiller 2 2214110 I back up the Bill's in Washington, NC recommendation, and also their spawn Warren's in Greenville, NC modeled after Bill's. Mon Jan 22 16:26:29 -0800 2007 2178719 63842 tablewines 1 2181171 I'm not sure of the name of the the place it's been years since I went, but it was in downtown Durham NC and I think it was Amos and Andy's. Fri Jan 12 15:13:16 -0800 2007 2108137 37007 Stack8 2 2440796 "Years since I went" indeed. There were three of them, and the last IIRC (on NC 54) closed over 30 years ago! Sun Apr 01 14:13:48 -0700 2007 2181171 22446 walras 1 2182416 Ed's Wanna Be Famous Hotdogs in Charleston. They are owned by the same people who own Jestine's. Homemade sweet pepper relish....mmmmmm. Fri Jan 12 19:14:36 -0800 2007 2108137 14936 DavidA 2 2358547 definitely one of the best, I thought I had had good hotdogs until I went to Ed's. We ate there twice on our honeymoon! Tue Mar 06 12:16:35 -0800 2007 2182416 80389 willdaddy 1 2185065 UPDATE: Dick Howell's Barbeque Pit in Florence, AL is still open but is not recomended. My father was in Florence last week and stoped by there for a slawdog to see if they were still good... he ordered one, ate half and tossed the rest in the garbage. Therefore, Brook's Barbecue in Muscle Shoals, AL is still the best slawdog in North Alabama!!!!! Sat Jan 13 16:34:45 -0800 2007 2108137 28957 kelomaki 1 2185948 Skin's hotdogs in upstate south carolina. original is in anderson but have stores in greenville, clemson, seneca, and easley Sat Jan 13 21:42:10 -0800 2007 2108137 66697 ericngraves 2 3263041 When back in Easley , S.C. you've got to eat a couple of hotdogs from Joe's.The best hotdog in the south. Yep-- even better than skins. nannerpudn Fri Jan 04 22:05:12 -0800 2008 2185948 154851 nannerpudn 2 4183657 Love and miss Skins!!!!! No one here in SoCal does a decent hot dog. There is no Skins "all the way" here or anything close to it. :( Tue Nov 18 12:31:06 -0800 2008 2185948 166787 beth1 2 4187181 Skins are very tasty. All the way, SC style with MCO (mustard, chili, onions). Only wish they grilled them instead of boiling them--would have made them even better. Wed Nov 19 15:22:48 -0800 2008 2185948 236077 RobiePC 2 4367605 Skins' is awesome. My husband, my boys, and I all love them. Wed Jan 28 18:17:26 -0800 2009 2185948 261413 angie1175 2 4716587 I know Skins has a great following, but I think they are tasteless. Bland boiled weiners and spiceless chili. There's a reason for the Texas Pete bottle on every table. Tue May 26 15:13:38 -0700 2009 2185948 125323 flyingtiger 3 4969576 Does anyone know the brand of hot dog served at Skin's? Sun Aug 23 06:23:06 -0700 2009 4716587 11964 hotdoglover 1 2214017 WOODY'S in North Miami on 128th and Biscayne. Over 60 years old, when US1 was dirt: They serve Sabrett's thick skins, great homemade hot kraut, a chili that is perfect for the dog and you don't get to pick what kinda fries ya get...RECIPE FOR DAWG PERFECTION!!! Mon Jan 22 15:57:50 -0800 2007 2108137 42303 Tomatokid 1 2217602 Just had a great dog (well, two great dogs) at Hap's Grill in Salisbury, NC. Dogs all the way are with chili, mustard, onion (no slaw). The chili is excellent. You get your dog hot off the grill and stand at the counter or around one of the tall tables on the sidewalk outside. Tue Jan 23 09:25:14 -0800 2007 2108137 44445 HungryGrayCat 1 2223570 Second Willie's Weenie Wagon in Brunswick, GA Also slaw dogs at Paradise Grill in Tallahassee, FL Wed Jan 24 17:19:23 -0800 2007 2108137 19265 fl bob 1 2242720 I'm from Atlanta and therefore have had Varsity dawgs since I cut my teeth. Living in Tallahassee I frequent Paradise for the Mutt and Jeff's BBQ Slaw Dog. There is also a place in Albany Ga. that is good - but I can't recall the name. But by far the very best I've had in 43 years - and I love dawgs like few other things - is The Billiard Academy in Thomasville, Ga. There is nothing fancy about this place - it's a pool hall. The dawgs come with chili - which is what makes them so damn good - and you can request mustard, ketchup, and onions. The chili is primarily ground beef with spices - it's a secret recipe but Lord I wish they would bottle the stuff! Really worth a trip but you got to get there early - they usually run out by 4 PM and the line starts to form around 11 AM. 121 S. Broad St., Thomasville, GA 31792 (229) 226-9981 Tue Jan 30 13:29:20 -0800 2007 2108137 12313 sunsuze 2 2249669 got to agree with sunsuze. the billiard academy in thomasville, georgia has got to be the best dawgs we have ever had. i can assure you of one thing......you can not eat only one. if they would package the chili, a small fortune would be made. you guys have got to try them one day. btw, i live in orlando but i have driven several miles out of the way to get these dogs... Thu Feb 01 10:20:35 -0800 2007 2242720 70923 thadogman 1 2244670 Can't believe no one has mentioned Capt'n Franks in Kill Devil Hills on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. It is a cool little joint that has been there for years. Has all the right stuff to make it a great dog joint. The walls are covered with photos of area storms of note and alot of celebraties who have stop by. Thy also do this wall of photos that people have sent in from their travels while wearing a Capt'n Franks tee-shirt. If you get on the Banks....it is a must do !....OBX Wed Jan 31 06:43:31 -0800 2007 2108137 67002 obxspiritdreamer 2 4969571 Wish I was there now! Great traditional they-call-it "texas" chili dog. But it's the atmosphere there at the beach that makes the place really special. Sun Aug 23 06:19:36 -0700 2009 2244670 214481 fcbaldwin 1 2244880 Mankin's in Holden Beach makes one of my favorites. Wed Jan 31 07:46:40 -0800 2007 2108137 10614 blewgo 1 2250328 Stewarts Hot Dogs in Huntington WV. A Huntington institution since the 20's Thu Feb 01 12:43:42 -0800 2007 2108137 55042 Cutter 1 2301717 I would like to thank everyone who replied. Keep them coming! Thanks! -choppedonion.com Sat Feb 17 00:33:25 -0800 2007 2108137 55270 Choppedonion 2 2303613 Hot Dog Heaven, Hwy 50 @ Hwy 436, Orlando, FL.....as close to Chicago Dog as you will get in Orlando Sat Feb 17 20:42:34 -0800 2007 2301717 16994 theflytyr 2 4995220 I have to go with Jack's Cosmic dog in Mt Pleasant Sc. The place is retro cool, fries hot, owner present, and options endless. I like the rocket dog myself. And Alton Brown from food network fame calls it "the best hot dog I've had anywhere.Ever."A fun post beach pit stop from Isle of Palms. Tue Sep 01 06:12:48 -0700 2009 2301717 1106122 tbonef 1 2358091 The best hotdog in the south, is Jimmie's Hot Dogs (An Albany Tradition, in business at the same location since 1925) 204 S. Jackson, Albany, GA Contact: (229) 435-4751. There is something special about the place, no chairs or tables, just a line of poeple , from the register, along the counter in front the staff preparing the Jimmies, out the door and onto the sidewalk. You place your order, when summoned by the lead preparer, in a loud voicerous voice response by saying, the quantity of Jimmies, and the level and or tyoe of condidments each. ' Two all the way ( two chili dogs with ketchup, mustard, and onnions.) or two without ( no onions). Jimmies are cheap, and people order them by the tens and dozens. Oh yeah they also sell chewing,& smoking tobacco, and snuff. Tue Mar 06 10:37:36 -0800 2007 2108137 80351 fplummer 2 3093533 When I was in high school 50 years ago, our band bus often stopped at the Albany bus station, which was right across the street from Jimmie's. About 75 guys would jump off the bus and run to get to the front of the line. Being teenage pigs, we'd order 3-4 dogs each and, amazingly, they'd manage to feed us all in the 15-20 minutes the bus was stopped. After all these years, I still remember how good they were. Sun Nov 04 07:25:06 -0800 2007 2358091 25083 JGsped 1 2358143 Little Red Caboose - Winston Salem, NC Trolley Stop - Boone, NC Dairy-O, King, NC Pulliam's Hot Dog's - Winston-Salem, NC PB's - Winston-Salem, NC Surprislingly Wilco-Hess Gas Stations - NC Tue Mar 06 10:48:40 -0800 2007 2108137 48545 demondeac99 2 3085221 Well, deamondeac99, you're obviously from WS, so I can't believe you overlooked Skippy's, now in downtown Wiinston-Salem, moved from Hanes Mall blvd - kosher dogs, fried on a griddle, and served on a pretzel bun - by far the best in WS Thu Nov 01 03:25:35 -0700 2007 2358143 117327 LennyC 3 3094484 skippy's is pretty good though the pretzel bun may be to good. In many ways it almost competes with the dog. Sun Nov 04 15:45:21 -0800 2007 3085221 13330 quazi 1 2358723 I have to recommend Cloos' Coney Island in Raleigh, NC. They are IN the South, but not FROM the South, but I certainly don't hold that against them. Soft buns, snappy dogs and the best chili I've found. Love their fries too! They beat the pants off of both Char-grill and Snoopy's. Tue Mar 06 12:49:08 -0800 2007 2108137 79624 Trheel4vr 1 2358769 Chili halfsmokes at Weenie Beenie, Arlington VA. http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/display.php?id=561 I don't consider Ben's Chili Bowl in DC "Southern." Tue Mar 06 12:59:37 -0800 2007 2108137 12359 monkeyrotica 2 3861710 Why? It's south of the Mason-Dixon line! Fri Jul 11 21:29:59 -0700 2008 2358769 159948 Potomac Bob 1 2359051 "Le Hot Dog" at Fast & French, Broad St, Charleston. Hot Dog on a baguette. Tue Mar 06 14:23:16 -0800 2007 2108137 39565 JepJonson 1 2378230 Sandy's in Columbia, S.C. They have other locations in the area. The super slaw dog is the way to go. Mon Mar 12 14:08:40 -0700 2007 2108137 82182 izzizzi 1 2378275 I used to love Snoopy's. And Yum-Yum's is awesome, too, especially in the summer so you can enjoy a fresh milkshake afterwards. Another good place in the Triad is Bill & Leah's in Kernersville. They dip their buns in butter and toast them on the grill before filling it with the hotdog and toppings. Mon Mar 12 14:19:12 -0700 2007 2108137 82190 NCFoodie 1 2419350 Steve's Famous Hot Dogs, 3305 Brandon Ave. SW, Roanoke, VA, 540-345-2444. I'm a native Atlantan and these are as close to the Varsity as I've found outside of Georgia! Sun Mar 25 12:56:06 -0700 2007 2108137 85100 debbiejp 2 2426806 Pulliam's in Winston Salem, NC Hap's in Salisbury, NC American Legion Post, Greensboro, NC (only on Saturday) Flight Line Kitchen, Any USAF base in the World Tue Mar 27 16:15:32 -0700 2007 2419350 74498 chickenskin 3 2441276 Green's Lunch in Charlotte, NC Sun Apr 01 18:04:41 -0700 2007 2426806 66182 breadbox 1 2453314 Hot Weiners in Raleigh, NC!! Combines an old-style lunch counter with a great Carolina-style hot dog. They are split down the middle and fried on the griddle (and there is no ketchup in the building). Thu Apr 05 08:36:05 -0700 2007 2108137 88792 jazzy77 1 2455180 Dew Drop Inn - Mobile, Alabama Thu Apr 05 16:28:58 -0700 2007 2108137 84015 wprjrnova 1 2480884 haps grill in salisbury (mentioned a couple of times here) are absolutely the best anywhere. the chili is amazing. pair it up with a bottle of cheerwine (in the glass bottle, made with real sugar) and a chili-cheeseburger, and holy crap its amazing. the dogs appear to be pork and have an excellent flavor and snap, thanks to the excellent skills of the guy behind the grill. they also have little bottles of chili-vinegar that add some spice to the bun as well. i am from salisbury but live in dc. i make sure to stop by there on my way back from seeing the 'rents, and after the 6-8 hour drive back to arlington, and several handwashings, my fingers still smell like the dogs. they're that flavorful. cloo's coney island in raleigh, near NC state is awesome as well. great chicago dogs, kraut dogs, and cheap beer. love it. pretty much any nc-style bbq restaurant is going to have a good chili dog. and you can find some great super-red dogs at just about any country store on the two-lane highways. Sat Apr 14 12:46:02 -0700 2007 2108137 24160 kneelconqueso 2 2480890 oops, i totally forgot to mention snoopy's in raleigh. the dogs are better than char-grill, although i think char-grill has the better burger. avoid the shake at the char-grill by the way. its just ice-cream in a cup. you'll kill yourself trying to suck it down. Sat Apr 14 12:48:54 -0700 2007 2480884 24160 kneelconqueso 1 2498742 I mentioned this place in another post, but Anthony's One-Stop offers you a "chipdawg," which is a hotdog on a steamed bun with ketchup, mustard, mayo, onions. It is then slathered in chipped BBQ pork (the best I've had). Fri Apr 20 06:08:01 -0700 2007 2108137 92930 college town cook 2 2498842 all of these are great,,,,,,,just remeber to go somewhere tomorrow and eat a hot dog,,Its National Hot Dog Day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fri Apr 20 06:42:01 -0700 2007 2498742 17086 orzobino 3 2504768 Roast Grill in raleigh is as good as any Sun Apr 22 17:15:58 -0700 2007 2498842 10614 blewgo 4 3860629 It's not as good, its better. Yum yum yum! Fri Jul 11 13:51:25 -0700 2008 2504768 165169 jakistar79 2 2499263 Where's Anthony's located? Fri Apr 20 08:57:34 -0700 2007 2498742 17236 Hushpuppy 1 2950869 I've eaten at several of the North Carolina locations mentioned here. I'd much rather go to Millie's in Smithfield (it's just a walk-up window and serves other items besides hotdogs) than Dick's in Wilson. Dick's is a celebrity joint---if it were an Italian restaurant, it would have a signed Frank Sinatra photo---but the dogs, and the atmosphere, were not extraordinary. The Roast Grill in Raleigh----is that place downtown where the politicians go? After you use the restroom, you have to come back out into the restaurant to wash your hands, and above the sink they tacked-up obituaries of all the Raleigh luminaries who've eaten there over the years, and then died, at some point. There's a great hole-in-the-wall place in downtown Salisbury where they cook the dogs on the a flattop---haven't seen that one mentioned. Also in Raleigh, there's a place out where Capital Blvd meets 540 (North). It's in a little mall, and serves nothing but hotdog variations. They've got the best dogs in Raleigh, but The Roast Grill is best all-around. There's an old-time soda fountain in Pittsboro (new, but made to look old, and well-done) that has decent hotdogs, fresh lemonade, and fresh orangeade, which they are proud enough of to recommend. Of yeah, there's a good hotdog place in downtown Roanoke too. I see that the place in Salisbury is called Hap's. I'm not sure that the Roanoke location mentioned is the same one. Don't know the name of that one either. Mon Sep 17 19:59:14 -0700 2007 2108137 128139 mrwaterslide 1 2959640 Gus' Hot Dogs in downtown Birmingham. Mostly stand-up and eat, good quality hot dogs, best chili-slaw dog I've ever had. Also in Birmingham, the historic Pete's Famous downtown (try an artery-clogging "special" with cheese), and Chicago Mike's in Homewood with big kosher beef dogs. Go to www.bhamdining.com and do a search on "hot dog" for more. Thu Sep 20 10:39:46 -0700 2007 2108137 106441 bhamdining 1 2959776 4 - way - Cartersville, GA Thu Sep 20 11:03:37 -0700 2007 2108137 119606 Franklin Smith 1 3034348 Yes, to YumYum in G'boro. Billiard Academy in Thomsaville. GA also a yes. Duke's in Black Mountain....on old 70, kind of a Santa Fe feel for a roadhouse walk-up. Awesome dogs "all the way" with chili, onions, mustard. They've got other stuff, but I've never tried it. The owner is worth a look...very easy on the eyes. Sun Oct 14 19:07:34 -0700 2007 2108137 44197 stradt 1 3034461 Snoopy's-Raleigh, NC Speedy Chef-Elkin, NC Sun Oct 14 20:04:23 -0700 2007 2108137 21179 insectrights 1 3072374 Choppedonion, you must and I mean MUST try Billard Academy in Thomasville Georgia, the One Eleven Grill in Madison Florida, and may-be even a Jim and Milt's at the Paradise in Tallanasty. Also, on your way you could stop in Albany Georgia and try a Jimmy's too! Sat Oct 27 10:40:35 -0700 2007 2108137 12313 sunsuze 1 3072408 Mickeys Hot Dogs in Buford, GA should be added to your list. For Georgia places, I place them just behind Nu-Way's and ahead of the Varsity. Sat Oct 27 11:01:09 -0700 2007 2108137 137181 Modawg1991 1 3074457 Excellent! Thanks for all of the places. -Choppedonion.com Sun Oct 28 13:43:16 -0700 2007 2108137 55270 Choppedonion 1 3076292 These two establishments Melvins & Cains grill have been going at it for year's in Bladen Co. NC. Both serve great burgers but I believe Melvins to have the better dog(but you cant go wrong either way IMHO). They both serve the "classic Carolina" dog a red dog with southern style chopped cole-slaw, onions and with mustard and chili. Melvis has since branched out and is under new ownership. Cains is still located on Hwy 53. Cains Grill: 10120 Nc Highway 53 W, White Oak, NC Melvins locations http://www.melvinshamburgers.com/index.html Mon Oct 29 09:25:32 -0700 2007 2108137 138401 Jgrice242 1 3077445 I'll put in another vote for Jack's Cosmic Dog in Mt. Pleasant. Beef dogs, excellent fries and draft root beer...what's not to love? Plus, the place is super kitschy and I dig that. Mon Oct 29 13:41:48 -0700 2007 2108137 136691 boyleschris 2 3078659 I'll put my vote in as well. Wonderful place for a dog. You can't beat it! Mon Oct 29 20:50:02 -0700 2007 3077445 83210 charlestonfoodiegal 1 3077828 Wrightsville Beach - the Trolley Stop -Carolina Dog Mon Oct 29 15:24:30 -0700 2007 2108137 116719 ILM LOCAL 1 3081757 Not a whole lot else to see in town, but Ward's Grill in Whiteville, NC has been making the best dogs I've ever tasted for at least 25 years. Tue Oct 30 21:12:20 -0700 2007 2108137 138999 willthespill 1 3087909 Skin's Hotdog's in Anderson and Easley, S.C. should make any top 10 list. Skins has also been featured in many national publications. The original Skins had it's origins in a small grocery store in Anderson, S.C. where the hotdog became the textile workers meal of choice back when cotton was king. Thu Nov 01 19:32:41 -0700 2007 2108137 96241 Doodad 1 3088047 The all-the-way dog at Tanner's on Broughton Street in downtown Savannah. Thu Nov 01 20:57:23 -0700 2007 2108137 132025 Nichele 1 3089675 Barker's Red Hots Marietta, GA Hot dogs are cooked over charcoal grill, crinkle cut fries misted w/vinegar are great and staff is always friendly when I've been there. http://barkersredhots.com/index.html Fri Nov 02 11:51:02 -0700 2007 2108137 139745 bellagrace 1 3090707 Chris' Hot Dogs in Downtown Montgomery, AL has some of the best hot dogs I've ever had. It's a favorite of the AL state legislators (don't let that deter you), and I could just drink their sauce! It's been open for something like 80 years, and the decor is a time warp. Fri Nov 02 17:10:20 -0700 2007 2108137 97140 hellsbelles 1 3090714 Another place I discovered recently is Easy Dogs in Gretna, LA. They even offer tofu dogs w/ veggie chili, but their regular dogs are supposed to be good, too. Fri Nov 02 17:13:41 -0700 2007 2108137 97140 hellsbelles 2 3093137 These are all excellent! Thank you very much! www.choppedonion.com Sat Nov 03 21:50:44 -0700 2007 3090714 55270 Choppedonion 1 3108923 Sandy's--Columbia SC. Skoogie's--Mt. Pleasant, SC. ...apologies to ATL stalwarts: I've eaten at the Varsity several times (original location, Varsity Jr, and the one in Athens). It may be a tradition, but the dogs are, at best, mediocre. Decent onion rings, though. Thu Nov 08 18:38:39 -0800 2007 2108137 141478 ddrennon 1 3115250 Barkers Red Hots are the Best!! A unique charcoal-broiling process, a premium quality hot dog and a love for a "dog done right" are the ingredients for the success enjoyed by the Barkers team since 1984. Glenn Robins and his wife Vivian began their hot dog business as the City of Atlanta’s first licensed street vending operation. They started in the Woodruff Park area of downtown Atlanta that year and the Barkers Phenomenon has been amazing them ever since. The premium quality hot dogs and sausages are made exclusively for Barkers by a fifth generation family-owned and operated sausage maker who has been in business since 1869. The hot dogs & sausages are scored while slow cooking over hot coals yielding a slightly crunchy, unique flavor that over the years has kept Atlanta waiting patiently in line. Indeed, "its worth the wait" was more than a slogan at the Barkers carts. Top your dog with Barkers Famous Hot Sauce, an order of their Famous Crinkle Cut Beach Fries washed in vinegar and an Ice Cold Crystal Beach Loganberry and the lunch hour could not be more perfect! Consistency in preparation and a quality product have brought rave reviews from every local publication and many national ones too, including the Atlanta Journal and Constitution, Atlanta Business Chronicle, The New York Times and Condé Nast Traveler. The Robins sold their vending business in 1995 because of all all the problems asscociated with vending in the City of Atlanta. They are now back after 12 years in Marietta Georgia on Windy Hill Road and Powers Ferry Rd. The decor is cool and the staff is great!! Check them out they are the best dogs around!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sun Nov 11 13:46:26 -0800 2007 2108137 142131 gwhz 2 3174051 BTT There is another thread like this one that has some of the same places, but it is worth keeping this one alive Sun Dec 02 20:33:39 -0800 2007 3115250 44197 stradt 1 3174639 I'm disappointed that no one has mentioned Hot Diggity Dogs in Nashville. It hasn't been around very long but has completely won the hearts of Nashvillians... Layla and Gayle, the proprietors, are charming and welcoming and will yell at you if you take too much time ordering. The Nashville Dog is homemade slaw, onions and mustard; they also offer a Chicago-style, Texas (chili and cheese), Boston (baked beans and cheese), even a California-style, served on a lettuce leaf instead of a bun. Grilled or steamed, your choice. Makes my mouth water just to think of it. And don't skip the fries! Mon Dec 03 06:44:49 -0800 2007 2108137 94443 delaneymae 2 3174802 Mrs Stories Dairy Barn in Opelika, AL. Have them saved as a favorite in my GPS! The footlong chillie dog are the best! Mon Dec 03 07:47:39 -0800 2007 3174639 146586 Hapy 1 3183608 No hot dog list is complete without Pete's Famous in Birmingham, Alabama. (Do not confuse with Sneaky Pete's). Wed Dec 05 20:04:33 -0800 2007 2108137 148073 Mips 2 3193457 I recently got to Pete's Famous. Thanks for all the great places. www.choppedonion.com Sun Dec 09 17:00:02 -0800 2007 3183608 55270 Choppedonion 3 3847075 Yeah for Pete's!!! The special dog is my absolute favorite. Besides, it's fun to hang out at the counter and chat with Gus. If you want to learn more about Gus and Pete's, he was included in the Southern Foodways Alliance's Oral History project on Birmingham Greeks. You can check it out at http://southernfoodways.com/oral_history/greek/BG08_petesfamous.shtml. Mon Jul 07 18:53:55 -0700 2008 3193457 205126 mamasquirrel 1 3194511 Jack's Cosmic Dogs, Mt Pleasant, SC - good veggie options too! (and a nehi to drink with it!) Mon Dec 10 06:40:27 -0800 2007 2108137 149035 eatslower 1 3231671 snoopy's hotdogs-several locations in Raleigh Sat Dec 22 18:29:41 -0800 2007 2108137 151913 hallie 1 3235467 A little far north for this post, but have to mention Anne's Dairy Creme in Glen Burnie, Md. try a foot long with everything! It is a hole in the wall, but always packed. The women behind that counter can take your order for many dogs and don't have to ask twice. Maybe it is the roll, but these are great! Isn't it the whole experience that counts? Mon Dec 24 21:26:13 -0800 2007 2108137 11387 nosey 1 3238648 Skeeters in Wytheville, Va. Simple bun and dog with cheese whiz, mustard, onion, chili and creamy slaw. "The Works" as it's called. They say they're the best dogs in the world and while I wouldn't go that far it sure was a tasty dog. Mrs. Sippi and I we're very pleased. The place is a classic too. Small town lunch counter, wood floors, wood cabinets, rotary phone on the wall. It was great. DT Wed Dec 26 18:38:23 -0800 2007 2108137 11291 Davwud 1 3238762 Can't believe no one has mentioned "Zestos" in Atlanta! Unquestionably the BEST in the city. Hit the one on Ponce de Leon for sure! Order the "chili dog basket" with cole slaw on the side. Grease up to your elbows, but a definite winner! Wed Dec 26 19:50:21 -0800 2007 2108137 146359 Deepster 1 3263248 Famous Uncle Al's in Virginia Beach is the real deal and just off the beach on Shore Drive. Also, Hot Dog King on Jefferson Ave. in Newport News (dont confuse with HDK #2) makes a great foot long chili dog.Grampy's around the corner in Newport News also has good southern style (NC) dogs and a lot other outstanding home cooking. Sat Jan 05 00:39:43 -0800 2008 2108137 26853 chefsalad 1 3816374 Gotta pimp my fave place-- Monroe's in downtown Americus GA Thu Jun 26 12:27:28 -0700 2008 2108137 194475 bigtuck 1 3818997 The surfer dog at Trolly Stop (no "e") with locations in Wilmington, Wrightsville Beach, Carolina Beach and Boone, NC. Fri Jun 27 08:42:22 -0700 2008 2108137 12704 joshuahmel 2 3820084 As for Boone, also don't forget the Hot Dog Mountain Style (HDMS): extra large wiener, grilled and topped with sauerkraut and mustard on a hoagie. Fri Jun 27 13:38:17 -0700 2008 3818997 123104 mich9118 1 3845279 One of the best places around Columbia, SC is Mr. Mustards. They serve Nathan's hotdogs and have some of the best slaw and chili around. 7210 Broad River Road Columbia, SC 29063 Mon Jul 07 10:42:19 -0700 2008 2108137 207384 sunnyjim0487 1 3845661 Try Bill and Leah's in Kernersville, NC. All the way they're the best I've ever had. Mon Jul 07 12:14:58 -0700 2008 2108137 207420 Bardua 1 3847210 Charlie Joseph's in LaGrange, GA. I grew up with The Varsity, and CJ's put them to shame. It is like a little alley with the kitchen in the middle. There are counters on either side of the kitchen. My wife is from LaGrange and I have been going there for 7 years now. They are always as friendly as can be. I'm a fancy-pants, so I like my dog dressed up. They have a homemade spicy tomato relish there that is unbelievable. We typically buy some and take it back to Atlanta with us. Aside from this, you have your typical chili/cheese/coleslaw fare. I'm astonished that Charlie Joseph's hasn't been mentioned in this thread, yet. So astonished that I signed up for this message board and posted for my first time. For good measure, though, Alice Cooper's restaurant in Phoenix, AZ has a two foot long dog that has jalepenos all over it. I have no opinion on it, but it exists. Mon Jul 07 19:43:36 -0700 2008 2108137 207572 GrumbleGrumble 1 3860518 My favorite is Brandi's Famous Hot Dogs- Cartersville Georgia and Marietta Georgia *the chili dog is to die for, the chili is hot* The Varsity-Atlanta Nu-Way-Macon Georgia*has been there 1916 Fri Jul 11 13:11:36 -0700 2008 2108137 88290 womenluvtofish 2 3861357 We finally made it to Jack's Cosmic Dogs in Mt. Pleasant, SC on this year's trip to the Charleston area. Their dogs are really good. Lots of dog options, including "make your own", plus quite a few vegetarian options. I had the Cosmic dog, which came with blue cheese coleslaw and sweet potato mustard. Yum! Fri Jul 11 18:17:02 -0700 2008 3860518 107254 BetsyinKY 1 3861712 Is Texas Tavern on Choppedonion's list the one in Roanoke, VA? Fri Jul 11 21:31:27 -0700 2008 2108137 159948 Potomac Bob 2 3864243 OK, how about the dogs at COSTCO? The best deal - less than $2 includes a drink! Sun Jul 13 07:33:24 -0700 2008 3861712 209349 Luv2ski 3 4995242 A good deal does not a good dog make. Tue Sep 01 06:23:30 -0700 2009 3864243 1084217 burgeoningfoodie 2 3883886 Yes, the one on the list is the one in Roanoke, VA. www.choppedonion.com Sat Jul 19 14:56:01 -0700 2008 3861712 55270 Choppedonion 1 3865928 I can't believe that no one has mentioned Tony Jr's Hot Dogs in Norfolk, Va. Greek style coney type dog, natural casing, mustard, onions. To me this hot dog is perfection. I just arrived in Norfolk, and I plan on eating at least eight per day while I'm here. Tony's dad worked for Bacalis Hot Dogs, which was in downtown norfolk back in the 40's and 50's. Then his father opened Tony's on Lafayette Blvd. which for a great many years was a favorite of all of Norfolk. Tony Sr. passed away and left the business to the step mother and the product went downhill, fast. Tony Jr. bought the lot directly across the street from the original restaurant, and put up a semi-permanent trailer type kitchen, from which he has been replicating his father's wonderful hot dogs for quite a while. Teriffic coney/Greek style hot dog. Can't wait. Evil Ronnie (Located on Lafayette Blvd. between Chesapeake Blvd. and Tidewater Drive.) Sun Jul 13 20:37:46 -0700 2008 2108137 14463 Evil Ronnie 1 3877940 Here's one who hasn't been mentioned, Ken's Grill in LaGrange, NC. Ken's is best known for its BBQ on Wednesdays and Saturdays, great burgers, and of course, Carolina Packer hotdogs. If they're not Carolina Packer, I don't want 'em. Can't beat a red dog! Thu Jul 17 12:48:10 -0700 2008 2108137 210706 downeaststyle 1 3878212 another vote for Nu-Way in Macon, GA. I had the good fortune of growing up there, and I miss them now that I'm gone. I'd still "go a long way for a Nu-Way" as the saying goes! Thu Jul 17 14:01:44 -0700 2008 2108137 209906 joshlane4 1 3882236 What actually defines a "Southern" hot dog is basically the combo of "mustard-chili-slaw- and onions" which is not available higher than mid-Virginia as far as I can tell. In the Triangle, the go-to spot is the Dog House- yes- red weiners and all- but the Bull Dog - OMG- is it greasy? Hell Yeah it's greasy! and Oh So Gooood! No whiners please! I'd also put a pitch in for Millie's in Smithfeild- love the Millie Dog! Those are really "Southern" hotdogs! Fri Jul 18 18:55:57 -0700 2008 2108137 207221 lucyjane444 2 3883142 Oh, I beg to differ! Our go-to spot is the Roast Grill in downtown Raleigh. It has been mentioned elsewhere in tihs thread, so I won't go into detail here. I've tried LOTS of Southern hot dogs in my 53 years. Roast Grill is the one for me - grilled "dark," Sat Jul 19 08:18:01 -0700 2008 3882236 207702 JoanInNC 1 3987730 Definitely Skeeters in Wytheville Va. Ambience and great food.. above all.. really great price!! Old-time feel and great staff! Great History in this place! Tue Aug 26 08:25:20 -0700 2008 2108137 221652 T_Que 1 4174595 El's Drive-in located in Morehead City, NC has been there over 50 years. The joint can't be much larger than 30X30 with bathrooms around back. A server comes out to your car for your order, and then brings out the dogs in a brown bag. You can tell they are good by the grease stains coming through the bag. The hot dogs there are great.......with mustard, onions, chili, and slaw..... that sweet white slaw. My wife, the health food nut, says that it is a good thing that El's is next to the hospital, so I won't have far to go if I have a heart attack eating there. It's easier to enjoy the dogs if I leave her at home. Their hand pattied hamburgers are good too. Fri Nov 14 15:31:16 -0800 2008 2108137 240175 topsailislander 1 4183082 My opinion of three places I've seen listed that I have experience with. 1) Paul's Place - Rocky Point, NC: I'd heard about it for years from my parents and finally got a couple a few years back. Wasn't exactly impressed. Good dog, but not one for the "best of" list. I think this place has more of a nostalgia to it by the people who have stopped there for years on their way to and from the coast. 2) Jack's Cosmic Dog - Mt. Pleasant, SC: After passing by this place nearly 100 times in the last three years I finally stopped just this past weekend. REALLY good dogs with tons of house original combinations. The spicy mustard is a good condiment. Nice shoestring fries. The blue cheese slaw is not something I'd EVER try again. I'm sure they wanted something unique with the slaw...they got it. Serving a hot dog in a sub roll is an interesting concept. A good dog and I'll certainly be eating there often when I move to the area in the weeks to come. 3) JS Pulliam - Winston Salem, NC: On a recent scheduled trip to Winston I did a Google search for local BBQ joints. One that I came up with was Pulliam's. Most of the reviews I read of the place mentioned the hot dogs moreso than the Q. The day I stopped by I got a BBQ sandwich (always PORK here in NC) and a hot dog. I went and sat in the car to eat my meal. I ate the pork sandwich and wondered what I had just ingested...the BBQ at Pulliam's isn't a recommendation. The stuff was horrid. I then dove into hotdog. It was a very simple thing really...a red skinned pork hot dog in a standard bun with standard "southern" toppings (slaw, chili, & mustard). The major difference with this dog was how the bun is prepared. The top of the bun (the split top where the dog is to be placed) is dipped in butter and toasted on the flat top. The top, outer portion of the bun was buttery & crisp. This has to be the absolute BEST hotdog I've ever had in my life. When I finished I went straight back in and got another. I grew up on red hot dogs and I understand some people don't like them. Pulliam's offers simple food, but boy is it worth the trip. Tue Nov 18 09:49:23 -0800 2008 2108137 238236 JayL 2 4203539 The entire Charleston area seems obsessed with "blue cheese cole slaw". What a disgusting way to ruin good cole slaw. Wed Nov 26 09:26:16 -0800 2008 4183082 35409 uptown jimmy 3 4211604 LOL! I on the other hand LOVE blue cheese slaw! Agree Jack's Cosmic Dogs are pretty darn good. I just wish he'd serve beer. Mon Dec 01 08:55:48 -0800 2008 4203539 115738 BlueHerons 4 4218357 I too love the Blue cheese slaw. Wed Dec 03 14:30:26 -0800 2008 4211604 11854 LaLa 5 4969607 I third the love for Blue Cheese Coleslaw. A friend has dubbed me The Cole Slaw Goddess because of my version. Sun Aug 23 06:35:13 -0700 2009 4218357 168697 Leepa 3 4397987 I'm with JayL and uptown jimmy on the blue cheese slaw. I wish this trend would go away. Adding blue cheese to slaw eliminates everything I like in a good slaw, turning what should be a light, refreshing condiment or side dish into something heavy, rich, and cloying. Ugh. Thankfully, Jack's has "normal" slaw as well, or at least they did last time I visited. The sub roll thing must be new development. I don't remember that. Of course, I've avoided the place since the bun of my last dog there fell apart upon first bite. A sub roll sounds like an improvement. Sun Feb 08 08:12:30 -0800 2009 4203539 11819 Low Country Jon 4 4969609 I agree that some can be heavy and gloppy. I have the recipe from The Boathouse and think it falls in the gloppy category. My recipe, however, does not. *grin* Sun Aug 23 06:37:27 -0700 2009 4397987 168697 Leepa 2 4396589 Skippy's in downtown W-S blows Pulliam's away, IMO. It's not even close. Sat Feb 07 14:39:33 -0800 2009 4183082 10395 brentk 3 4397085 skippy is excellent. I think pulliams serves the lil red dogs which I have never been a fan of so I have not tried pulliams. If you want a good carolina dog try cookout. A chain I know but a local one. Sat Feb 07 18:25:08 -0800 2009 4396589 13330 quazi 4 4397319 Pulliam's does indeed serve the lil red dogs. To those of us that grew up in North Carolina eating hot dogs of this "genre" they are really good. Many people have an aversion to the red dogs. Sat Feb 07 20:54:47 -0800 2009 4397085 238236 JayL 1 4183771 Personally, I like Bill's Hot Dogs in [Little] Washington, NC. I used to like the Carolina dog served at King's in Durham, NC, but alas they closed down awhile ago. The Riverside in Hillsborough, NC, utilizes the chili recipe for an old hot dog place that was in downtown Durham (Amos & Andy's), and Bob Garner (of bbq and NC foodie fame) gave their hot dog a good review awhile back. Tue Nov 18 13:02:55 -0800 2008 2108137 201569 Rand 2 4201554 Anyone been to Dawgs in Greer, SC (basically Greenville)? Had a few good dogs there once. Tue Nov 25 13:23:49 -0800 2008 4183771 163769 Davo7 1 4211155 Rivals hot Dogs Loganville Ga . All original recipes for homemade chili an awesome pink slaw handcut fries two size dogs a 1/4 pounder and a normal size as well all beef kosher and steamed or deepfried . Yummy Mon Dec 01 04:25:07 -0800 2008 2108137 244722 mudcat1171966 1 4230081 Dew Drop Inn-- Mobile, AL. My great grandfather opened this restaurant many many years ago and reportedly "introduced the hot dog to Mobile". Best hot dog...among other things...ever!! Mon Dec 08 13:13:27 -0800 2008 2108137 246763 mashreve 1 4232850 Hot Dog King in Hendersonville NC Tue Dec 09 11:34:06 -0800 2008 2108137 156465 boaviagem 2 4329269 @Texaswiener It doesn't look that it's open yet. How do you know it's the best? Thu Jan 15 11:23:19 -0800 2009 4323367 104042 mikebmassey 1 4335372 Brandi's World Famous Hot dogs (Marietta GA, & Cartersville GA) Nu-Way (Macon GA) Sat Jan 17 17:35:37 -0800 2009 2108137 125323 flyingtiger 1 4396395 Hot Dog World in Hendersonville, NC Sat Feb 07 13:16:39 -0800 2009 2108137 200749 mwearl 1 4428584 Jesse Nuckles Hot Dogs in Greensboro, NC! Jesse was my father and operated a barbecue restaurant from 1930 to 1995. He was noted for his BBQ, Hot Dogs and Chicken/Gravy sandwiches. His slaw was vinegar based, actually just vinegar/mildly diluted with water and a salt. It complemented the hot dogs and BBQ. He had a long-time customer that would order a hot dog all the way (mustard, slaw and onions) and instead of his awesome chili....(secret) the customer always requested a spoon of chicken gravy. We called this hot dog after the customer...A Hawkes Dog. Every friday night, he would call in an exorbitantly large order of these "Hawkes Dogs" for his workers....at a local plant. The "Hawkes Dog" caught on....to some, others still preferred the Nuckles-Style chili.... Some of Nuckles' famous customers have been Billy "Crash" Craddock, George Lindsey, and Elvis Presley who frequented Jesse's in the late 50s. Wed Feb 18 09:48:53 -0800 2009 2108137 267870 djnuckles 2 4609394 Hi. Where was this place in Greensboro? I somehow managed to miss it! Sun Apr 19 14:22:16 -0700 2009 4428584 207702 JoanInNC 1 4606944 Brandi's World Famous Hot Dogs Marietta Georgia. Hot spicy chili on a hot steamedbun. Chili Slaw dog awsome to. Sat Apr 18 10:28:15 -0700 2009 2108137 283703 dragracer 1 4609125 Sneaky Pete's in Birmingham, AL Sun Apr 19 12:13:47 -0700 2009 2108137 283910 jmearon 1 4622354 Charlie Joseph's in downtown Lagrange, GA is a definite addition to the list. The jalepeno tomato chutney dog is absolutely phenomenal.....A must try!!!! Thu Apr 23 12:13:15 -0700 2009 2108137 269511 whenry33 2 4722264 Hot Dog Eating In Rural Kentucky http://www.dailyyonder.com/hot-dog-linking-down-highway-25e Thu May 28 11:05:36 -0700 2009 4622354 16897 scrumptiouschef 3 4724609 Always liked The Varsity in Atlanta and Athens, but the best hotdog I've had is from Robo's Drive-In near Pound, Virginia, in the extreme southwestern corner of the state. Same recipe since the early 1960's.... Fri May 29 06:52:49 -0700 2009 4722264 323942 merlinothehill 1 4724714 I must recommend the best mustard ever for hot dogs--Stadium Mustard. Anyone who has lived in Cleveland, OH, or gone to a professional sports event there will agree. A testimonial from their web site: In a pictorial story about Cleveland, FORTUNE MAGAZINE writes about the Cleveland Stadium: "Where Browns and Indians play, but never together. Dawgs howl, the crowd roars, and Stadium Mustard is the world's best." http://www.stadiummustard.com/ Fri May 29 07:24:47 -0700 2009 2108137 262952 53latour 1 4725988 can't mention it enough Bills Hotdogs in washington, NC rock Fri May 29 13:47:44 -0700 2009 2108137 44637 countgrog 2 4726901 Totally agree about Bill's in "Little Washington". First ate them in the 60's as I grew up there and always try to have a few when I return to visit my mom. They haven't changed a bit, but the price has risen from 15 cents to just under a dollar as of a couple months ago.....and worth every penny! Darn I feel a road trip coming on!! Fri May 29 19:47:01 -0700 2009 4725988 272361 RetiredPowerGuy 1 4741190 If you want a real southern hot dog - and by that I mean a red dog, toasted bun with chili, slaw and mustard -- Pulliams (W-S) is the place. I grew up eating those dogs and hadn't had one in 10 years. Went back there a week or two again - still the heavenly goodness I remembered. I also love the fact that when you go, you see a few things each time - people in their cars in the parking lot pigging out - and the look on the face of someone who has never had one before and it's the look of surprise, pleasure and shock. One guy said to me, "I've been living here for 10 years - why didn't someone tell me sooner?" Pulliams has ruined me. I know there are other places with good dogs, but they're not Pulliams. Also, don't waste your time getting a hot dog at cookout - you can make those hot dogs at your house- cookout = shakes and burgers - not dogs. Wed Jun 03 23:11:05 -0700 2009 2108137 467354 fatboyfoodie 2 4742067 i think this is just the dividing line between red weenie and brown. for those in winston who like red try pulliams or kermits personally I can't stomach those. If you like a brown one go to chars and cook out and get it with mustard chili and slaw. Coupla places I have not tried or do not remember are red caboose and the peanut house Thu Jun 04 09:12:34 -0700 2009 4741190 13330 quazi 2 4973066 I grew up on red hot dogs (albeit in the eastern part of NC)...and Pulliam's is the best I've ever paid for...bar none. Mon Aug 24 11:15:14 -0700 2009 4741190 238236 JayL 2 4974249 Pulliam's has to be one of the best. When I lived in W-S 15 years ago, it became a weekly pilgrimage. Having moved to Raleigh since then, we still drive there once a month for their hotdogs. When we buy at the grocery store, we usually get Steven's Hot Dogs, and make our own chili. I too, grew up on the red hot dogs. Carolina Packers Bright Leaf, and Steven's. Steven's tend to be not quite as spice as Bright Leaf, but both are great dogs. Mon Aug 24 17:20:04 -0700 2009 4741190 14922 goodeatsinadive 1 4975411 First I'd like to know what makes a hotdog great and second define Southern Hotdog (is this with chili and slaw and other specific toppings) or just the region? Tue Aug 25 07:04:17 -0700 2009 2108137 1084217 burgeoningfoodie 2 4995875 The taste is what makes it great. A typical "southern" hotdog is a red, caseless dog, with slaw as a topping, but never ketchup. Mustard. chili, slaw and onions are the most frequent toppings. The red, caseless dog and the slaw are the hallmarks of its regional nature. Tue Sep 01 09:39:42 -0700 2009 4975411 1089411 bbqdawg 3 4996054 Well then where did ketchup start? Cause they don't do it up North.. they don't do it in chicago.. the only place I've even seen it offered is down here. Is the red still from dye? I mean I eat hot dogs regardless although sometimes you can't taste them underneath all the stuff thats on them. I can't tell you if I've had a favorite dog, but I do enjoy getting out to $1 at the ballpark. Tue Sep 01 10:30:04 -0700 2009 4995875 1084217 burgeoningfoodie 4 4996107 From Wikipedia: (Looks like ketchup is a midwestern thing) In the US, the National Sausage and Hot Dog Council conducted a poll in 2005, which found mustard to be the most popular condiment (32 percent). "Twenty-three percent of Americans said they preferred ketchup....Chili (chili con carne) came in third at 17 percent, followed by relish (9 percent) and onions (7 percent). Southerners showed the strongest preference for chili, while Midwesterners showed the greatest affinity for ketchup. Tue Sep 01 10:47:00 -0700 2009 4996054 1089411 bbqdawg 5 4996380 Interesting. Mustard makes sense as mustard is the preferred condiments with most sausages and more hearty meats (pastrami and such). Surprised that chili wasn't above ketchup. I can't say I've had a true southern dog (as far as toppings go) as I'm not that fond of slaw or mayo (for shame I know). Tue Sep 01 11:55:44 -0700 2009 4996107 1084217 burgeoningfoodie 1 5004240 I don't think that "Doug's Hot Dogs" in Ocean View in Norfolk has been mentioned. Stopped there two days ago (to make sure they were still there) and had two Hormels with natural casings with mustard, onions, and chili. Good as ever. Doug's Hot Dogs has been there since 1972, the sign said. It's a small family-run place about a block back from the beach. Fri Sep 04 04:35:31 -0700 2009 2108137 214481 fcbaldwin 1 5009416 On the Outer Banks of NC, there's Capt. Franks near Kitty Hawk. If you are ever in the Shenandoah Valley of VA, there a place in Harrisonburg called Jess' Quick Lunch. Worth the stop; especially if you go to the downtown location for the atmosphere. Tony's in Norfolk, VA is where my grandmother took me as a youngster, so it's been around for a long time. Sun Sep 06 13:36:48 -0700 2009 2108137 1106753 foodjack