Weiners

A good weiner is hard to find.  I'm referring to a hot dog, those of you who have your minds in the gutter. My friend Paula has been visiting from Seattle, and being the Good Foodie that she is (I think she has a bronzed Foodie Membership Card!) we have been in search of the best Hot Dog that Chicago has to offer - considering the city is noted for it (I was not aware of this prior to moving here).  Everywhere we go, regardless if it's a nightclub, riding the elevator, talking to the sales girl at a funky clothing store) Paula inquires, "Who do you think has the best Hot Dog in Chicago?" -- her big brown eyes all a glitter, hanging on the person's every word, getting out her handy dandy iPhone so she can record the list of establishments that are about to pour from said person's mouth.

Today we went to Weiner Circle. It was recommended by more than a couple people. So, being the good techie people from Seattle that we are, we Googled it before setting off on foot (I'm doing a LOT of walking here) and found this most interesting You Tube video about Chicago's beloved Weiner Circle http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vo1LPf9mnyU

Very interesting. We went. We ordered (did not have obscenities yelled at us, although I was sort of cowering like a kindergartner who has to go to the bathroom during class but is afraid to raise his/her hand). We ate. It was...................okay.  Just okay. Char broiled with two dill pickle spears on it, tomatoes, really really dark green relish. So.....we are still in search of the best, the yummiest Hot Dog in Chicago. We will try Hot Dougs www.hotdougs.com which I'm told has "to die for" french fries (ONLY on Friday and Saturday) that are fried in Duck Fat. Being the non-Foodie that I am; I didn't know Duck Fat was such a delicacy....so that's where you'll find us this Friday.