646798 Sun Aug 23 06:33:43 -0700 2009 22 13 New England 0 4969602 For anyone familiar with Thumanns hotdogs, I have found a market in central CT that carries them. I learned of this hotdog from the roadfood.com website but have never been able to find it. It's always rated as one of the best. As far as CT dogs go I always preferred Mucke's, Hummel and Kayem. Thumanns tops them both in my opinion. Gotta get the ones with the natural casings. Thumanns deli meats are comparable to Boars Head and arguably better. If you've been looking for them, you can get them at a place called Meriden Supermaket on Hall Ave in Meriden, CT. He sometimes has them in the case but you would be safest to call and order them first. Great market for deli items and meats. Sun Aug 23 06:33:43 -0700 2009 1082851 hotdoggal 1 4969763 Thanks I have never had Thumanns but I will give them a try. My favorite is Mucke's but tonight a friend is bringinfg his fave. He will stop on his way over at Martin Rosol's in New Britain for dogs and kellies which are also pretty good on the (charcial) grill. Sun Aug 23 08:04:54 -0700 2009 4969602 1101435 RonBou 2 4969945 Anyone know where, besides New Britain, one can get Martin Rosol's? That's what they use at New Guida's in Middlefield and, right now, I'm crazy about them. Thanks. Sun Aug 23 09:46:25 -0700 2009 4969763 216063 philbkr 3 4970133 Stew Leanards on the Berlin Tpke. also carries Martin Rosol. And they are open on Sundays (Martin Rosol has limitted hours). I also think Thumanns are the best. The type in the blue package. They are rather large, and you get 14 in a package. I just had my mother in law bring some from N.J. Thanks for the info Hotdoggal, now I'll try getting them from Meriden. Sun Aug 23 11:04:34 -0700 2009 4969945 242165 hotwing 3 4977315 <<That's what they use at New Guida's in Middlefield and, right now, I'm crazy about them.>> Me, too! Me, too! Mom and I went last night for 2-for-1 dogs. Mine was chili 'n cheddar. Yummmmmmmm! They are soooooooooooo tasty. I don't care for Hummel dogs, but for anyone who is--that's what they serve at Top Dog on Route 66 and High St. (across from Cumberland Farms/Gulf) in Portland. Tue Aug 25 15:32:16 -0700 2009 4969945 249664 kattyeyes 1 4969971 I live in N.J. where Thumann's are plentiful. They are my favorite beef/pork dog (in the blue package). Definitely try them. I love Mucke's and Hummels as well and wish I could get them here. Sun Aug 23 09:54:45 -0700 2009 4969602 11964 hotdoglover 2 4974678 Stop and Shop in Newington on Fenn Rd (Exit 28 off Rte 9n) carries Rosols hot dogs and Bliss Market in Wethersfield carries Hummels hot dogs. I went a couple of weeks ago to Meriden to get a couple of packages of Thumanns and will be back for more....... Mon Aug 24 20:21:51 -0700 2009 4969971 249623 jonsull 3 4975273 Shaw's Supermarket was carrying Thumann's for a while - don't know if they have the hot dogs now, but worth a call. My favorite is Grote & Weigel from Bloomfield. Tue Aug 25 06:20:44 -0700 2009 4974678 139759 shoes 1 4975348 I believe I've seen them at the Southbury Food Market Tue Aug 25 06:45:03 -0700 2009 4969602 134784 piecrust 1 4976537 I don't live in your area (will visit soon) but a little market in San Francisco got some Thumann hot dogs in stock. I looked at the pkg and it says 200 calories each. Calories from fat: 190!!!! So, it's like almost all fat. Tue Aug 25 11:49:00 -0700 2009 4969602 12520 walker 2 4976910 Holy crow, you're right. http://www.thumanns.com/products_hotdogs.html 2nd one from the bottom. Gross. edit: That can't be right. They must mean 200 calories that aren't fat, and 190 that are. They list 21 grams of fat, 9 calories per gram, so that's 189 calories of fat, but they also show 2g carbs and 9g protein, which are both 4 calories per gram, so that alone would bring the total to 233 calories. I think they just didn't do their labels right. Tue Aug 25 13:27:52 -0700 2009 4976537 175458 ratbuddy 3 4977281 So do we think each dog has 390 calories??? Is that possible? Let's see, could I find a hotdog bun about two inches long? Tue Aug 25 15:17:53 -0700 2009 4976910 216063 philbkr 1 4977368 I don't think anyone is saying hot dogs are health food, but if the 200/190 numbers are correct, that hot dog is 95% fat. I don't think that's the case. Tue Aug 25 15:47:36 -0700 2009 4977242 175458 ratbuddy 2 4981853 Inquiry to Thumann's was answered: I reviewed the laboratory reports. The total calories should read 240. Thank you for the heads up. We will correct the information. Sincerely, Bill Merkent Plant Manager Thu Aug 27 04:55:38 -0700 2009 4977368 216063 philbkr 1 4977326 hotdoggal, if you're heading to Meriden, you owe it to yourself to check out Noack's--weisswurst, bratwurst, all the BEST wurst. Tue Aug 25 15:36:45 -0700 2009 4969602 249664 kattyeyes 2 4977503 Thanks kattyeyes. I am well acquainted with Noacks. I pass it everyday! Delicious! I love their bratwurst, knockwurst, german potato salad, smoked pork chops and meat salad. Very fresh and delicious. Tue Aug 25 16:31:52 -0700 2009 4977326 1082851 hotdoggal 2 5009331 Noack's also has great hot dogs & bacon. Sun Sep 06 12:41:34 -0700 2009 4977326 21725 Jestner 3 5010049 I have yet to try the bacon. It's on the list now! Sun Sep 06 19:31:56 -0700 2009 5009331 249664 kattyeyes 1 4977449 I gave the Thumanns dogs a shot but was underwhelmed with how they cooked up and especially tasted(ditto for the taste of the cold cuts, was hoping for ANYTHING better than Boar's Head...I just don't get it with those cuts but that's another discussion). I respectfully say "to each their own". With the raves here for the Thumanns dogs I was disappointed but I do believe I got the right ones(blue package with smaller quantity) at Meriden Supermarket. They seem like awfully nice people there but I just got a little tired of the deli prices that are displayed and then the several instances where the scale sticker was higher. Happened too many times so I've moved on(some of the prepared foods were good though). Too bad they stopped carrying Neil's Donuts too..oh well. Yes, the 2-for-1 Rosols at Guida's are dog-gone good. Quite a crowd at times huh!?! What is it with that chili? I just always liked it too. Couple of those and a couple with spicy mustard and that new hot relish will make a Monday indeed. Tue Aug 25 16:13:10 -0700 2009 4969602 1085943 noreservations 2 4977493 I have not noticed a difference in the deli prices displayed vs the sticker. Will definately keep an eye on that. He could not have carried Neils Donuts long. I never even saw them! Thanks for the tip. Tue Aug 25 16:29:35 -0700 2009 4977449 1082851 hotdoggal 2 4977754 <<Quite a crowd at times huh!?!>> Ohmygoodness, yes. We sat at the counter last night just people watching as probably a dozen people (over the course of our meal) waited for their take-out dogs. I think everyone in the greater Middletown-Middlefield-Meriden triangle knew about the Monday night special and was out in force! :) Tue Aug 25 17:53:29 -0700 2009 4977449 249664 kattyeyes 1 5008533 As a born and bred Jersey girl, I'll vouch for Thumanns. In fact, until I got my first apartment (in Boston) I never had "grocery store" hotdogs at home. Mom only buys Thumanns. I'm also a Nathan's fan, but they are spicy. If you can get Thumanns, give them a try. You'll never go back to Ballpark, etc. Sat Sep 05 22:37:14 -0700 2009 4969602 156939 nomadgirl 1 5185212 You can get Thumann's sometimes at Balducci's [or whatever name they are using now] in Westport on the Post Road near the Fairfield town line. The problem is that their deli counter is out of stock about 50% of the time. Good dog, great crunch. Nathan's also good but has more spice. Too bad you can't get Katz's elsewhere than Katz's on Houston St. Mon Nov 16 07:48:38 -0800 2009 4969602 1124802 algct