CHRIS AND MICHAEL GO TO THE DOGS...
LUCKY DOGS!
September 3, 2004 - Austin, Texas - It was like we died
and went to hot dog heaven. Chris and I found ourselves at
Austin's very own Chicago hot dog stand,
Lucky Dogs,
on Spicewood Springs Road. As Jean was busily checking off
exactly what she thought two poor painters would be interested in
eating, Chris sheepishly added, "Well, we both have a thing for hot
dogs..." Jean interrupted and said, "I've seen your websites, and
boy, do I know!" And with two Chicago Dogs, a bratwurst, Polish
Sausage, and an Italian Beef sandwich on our order slip for good measure
(with fries, rings and Cokes), we sat down and soaked up the atmosphere,
hungrily anticipating our hot dog feast. |
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While we waited and soaked
in the atmosphere, the charms of this little hot dog stand danced before
our eyes. A wide array of kitschy Chicago memorabilia, giant hot
dogs, ketchup bottles, kept the focus on the delicacies that lay between
the buns. Soon enough, our order was ready - two trays covered in
hot dogs, onion rings, wursts, and an impressive sandwich that was roast
beef covered in heapings of melted cheese and sautéed onions.
There was no way we would be able to eat where we were sitting, so Chris
and I moved to a larger table to dig in.
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covered in toppings - everything from ketchup, onions, relish,
peppers, tomatoes, pickles, all in a thick and hearty poppy seed
bun. The Chicago dogs were so colorful they looked surreal.
The salty devils tasted sensational too, a really sweet dog covered
in flavorful toppings, it was the highlight until I heard Chris
practically moaning with pleasure over the Italian Beef Sandwich.
I tried some, and the meat was great, and again, just covered with
that melted cheese and onions. It was scrumptious, and it felt a bit
naughty to eat a sandwich at a hot dog shop, but it held its own,
and then some. Jean later came by and nearly sold our full and
bloated souls on trying one of the house Ruebens, covered in a
special homemade sauce, but our bellies weren't up to the task. |
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As I made my way around the
trays of food laid out before us, I fell in love with the Maxwell Street
Polish Sausage, lovingly covered in a spicy deli mustard and those
wonderful onions again. Being a sucker for kielbasa my whole life,
and having eaten homemade, varieties from all across the US and
even some in Poland, this was one tasty treat in a bun. With
a few fries and some delicious onion rings to round out the taste
explosion, Chris and I said our goodbyes, had an opportunity to thank
the chef, and we headed out the door, happier and fuller, all due to the
joys of a great hot dog.
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What a Great gumball machine! Whoopee cushions, spiderman dolls, and cotton candy flavored gumballs. YES! |
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Even Fidel loves a good weiner. |
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Ah, a loaded menu, loaded dogs, and you'll leave with a loaded stomache. |
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The view from a seat. |
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Decisions, decisions... |
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A full plate, this is for two??? |
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Chicago Dog.
Sensational. |
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Chris was mystified and nearly inhaled his half of this Italian Beef sandwich. |
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Brat and rings. |
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Polish Sausage, done right, with some accompanying goodness. |
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Can't get enough of that Chicago Dog. |
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Is that a Heinz bottle? Are hot dogs a political statement now? Do I call them Freedom Dogs? I'm confused. |
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Chris savors his situation. |
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Pondering the goodness |
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A bite to go... |
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For later. |
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