Hot. Dog.

In a city known for its deep-dish pizza, there is little doubt hotdogs are right up there with its own culinary charm.

With its unique look comes an incredible dog that would never bite back. Whether it’s the tomato, mustard, seasonings or bright green relish, one thing you do not find on a Chicago dog is ketchup. Never.

Hot Dogs are a staple here in our area. You find them at restaurants around the city, on hot dog carts, and of course at stadiums---funny thing about it, they all taste really good. It’s not like a hamburger or chicken that can have wide taste swings and you really don’t know if it's going to taste good until you bite into it. When you see a good dog, you know before that first bite you are in for a real treat.

The photo above is of the “hotdog” guy. He is located at the corner of Main and Crescent in Glen Ellyn, IL. His name is Joe, has 2 boys and lives in a nearby community. Coming from a background of 10 kids in his family (8 of the 10 are girls), I am sure he knows all about “feeding a crowd.” About 3 years ago, he purchased this business from the “former hot dog” guy---they actually resemble one another---and his business has taken off.

Since Joe is part of “Our Town,” you might wonder at times, how many hot dogs does he sell? Want to know? Sorry, it’s a secret. Let’s just say if you were going to have a hot dog eating contest, you would never be able to eat that many in one sitting.

Probably one of the funniest things on his cart is the container marked, “plain.’ You shake it over your hotdog---that is, just in case you want a plain one. The container is empty and the kids shake it as hard as they can to make sure they have a good ol’ hotdog, plain and simple.

Next time you are down on Crescent and Main, stop by and see Joe, he will be happy to serve you up a good Chicago/Glen Ellyn dog.

Thanks for stopping by.