HOT DOG

[MaryKayDiva]

Anyone know a place to get a GREAT hot dog locally?

[chuckinca]

Not great but not bad - the Tiki Bar at Orange Blossom Hills CC pool

[Frank2]

Mary Kay,,,not yet, but I'm looking too.

[villages07]

Another upcoming restaurant is Dee Dee's Dog house.....maybe that'll be the answer to 'the Villages best hotdog'

[LG]

Anyone know a place to get a GREAT hot dog locally?

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Up 441 just past Sunset Harbor Rd on the Right.. Little Shack Great dogs!!

[MaryKayDiva]

LG, I'm not too familiar with the area but does it have a name? Still in search!!!! Anyone know when this DeeDee's place is coming, and where?

[Frank2]

Mary Kay,

I read the Dee Dee's dog house is scheduled to complete coincident with the commercial area adjacent to Starbuck's in the Rolling Acres area, Rolling Acres and CR 441/27, this Fall or early next year.

[bogeygolfer]

The foot long chili dog at the "Sonic" by Wal-Mart.

[rdhdleo]

Try the Chicago Dog at the Lil Bit Cafe in the new plaza across from Crispers. It' not exactly like a Chicago Dog (I lived in Chicago 48 years) but it is the best I have found. The place has great food and decent prices, with fast service. We love it and went there this past Sat. Sun. and today! They are only open from 7AM till 2PM though.

[LG]

LG, I'm not too familiar with the area but does it have a name? Still in search!!!! Anyone know when this DeeDee's place is coming, and where?


Don't know.. just past the Shell station on the left

[Frank2]

MaryKay,

I'm still waiting for that great hotdog place to open. Can you offer any new information on the subject?

[Taltarzac]

Anyone know a place to get a GREAT hot dog locally?


I have not been to a Villages polo match this year, but last year or maybe it was the year before that the hot dogs at the vending place under the polo stands were very good.

Of course, you would have to go see a polo match too. And, I am not sure these really good hot dogs are still there.

[JRietz]

Anyone know a place to get a GREAT hot dog locally?


I'm from the Chicago area and have found a place in Leesburg which has Vienna Hot Dogs Chicago Style - poppy seed bun and all (missing cucumbers, though). It was named A&B something, but has recently changed owners and is now Deputy Dog (same staff, I believe). It is on the left (East) side of 441/27 a couple of blocks before the 441/27 split.

The stand outside Home Depot has a Hot Dog stand which has 2 types of dogs - one is New York style, I believe, with all the fixings.

Jim

[golfnut]

Mary, you can get your hot dog now at Big City on 466 in the Buffalo Ridge shopping center.

[REDCART]

Although I've yet to try it, my family tells me Nathan's in Wallmart on 466 not only has their traditional hot dogs and french fries but also fish & chips which they rave about.

[algi45]

Nathans in the Walmart on 466 is by far the best hotdog and value for the money in the area. One tip--their fries are excellent if they're freshly fried. Insist on this. Don't put up with soggy fries that have been sitting under the heat lamp.

[nONIE]

JRietz., Better hot dog then "Big City"? Ill be there!

[travelstiles]

We've tried hot dogs all over the US, and the greatest by far is Nathans, and as mentioned earlier they have terrific fries, too. I worked in Chicago for a while, and never could understand how they claim to have such great hot dogs after having Nathan's.
A really great hot dog is slightly crispy on the outside and doesn't need toppings or fancy rolls to taste great.
I also don't understand the rave about Philly Steak, not to offend anyone in either Chicago or Philly 'cause I love those cities. There's no hot dog like the original Nathan's Coney Island, and there's no Cheesecake like Junior's original from Brooklyn. So glad to hear that there's a Nathan's waiting for us when we arrive on 12/28! :clap2:

[stjade]

:agree: :agree: :agree: Born in Brooklyn and nothing better then Nathan's dogs and Juniors cheesecake

[travelstiles]

I'm Brooklyn born as well - my dad, born in 1918, had his first job at Nathan's in Coney Island - the original one. Always taught us that you've got to finish off any hot dog on a grill for that crispy outside. He also taught us that you could not reach 6 years of age without riding the Cyclone and Parachute jump - 040

[bestmickey]

:agree: with the Nathan's hot dogs. I'm glad the grocery store carries them!

Do you know that you can order Juniors cheesecakes from QVC? Just go to QVC.com and do a search. Of course, maybe you can order direct from Juniors as well. I've never had one, but hear rave reviews.

[travelstiles]

Yes, Junior's sells them online as well. I sent one to my daughter in Ohio and my son at Cornell for Thanksgiving :bigthumbsup:

[nONIE]

No insult taken, I think its all in what you grew up with and got used to. Now, I have never had a N.Y. Nathans hotdog so I could change my opinion, but for now Chicago vienna red hots are :#1:

[rdkent]

My wife was born in Brooklyn, but left at an early age. Her mother grew up there. She orders a Juniors cheesecake every Christmas, and they are excellent. Also, Nathans hot dogs are outstanding.

[travelstiles]

Nonie - let's plan a cookout and we can share NY and Chicago hot dogs! :bigthumbsup:

[nONIE]

sounds like a great idea Trav, he who has the best hotdog WINS!!!! ::)

[Donna]

Born and raised in Brooklyn..Still have family there..

Nathan's Hot Dogs are the Best I ever had..http://www.millan.net/minimations/toolminis/ketchmust2.gif (http://www.millan.net)Their french fries are the best too..

As for Junior's Cheesecakes, OMG..

I also miss the Brooklyn Pastries, Italian Bread,Pastrami, knishes, pizzahttp://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/pizzasmiley.gif (http://www.millan.net), and the STORES!!http://www.millan.net/minimations/smileys/shopping.gif (http://www.millan.net)

[Sgt Mac]

Hot Dogs
#1 Sabrett normally sold on Carts now can get them in a Store

#2 Nathans

#3 Hebrew National
I too lived in Brooklyn (How Sweet it is) Ave J and East 14th St. PS 99 Moved to LI 1956 at 6

[Donna]

Bensonhurst...76th Street and 21st Ave..My best memory was the Jewish Deli on 86th Street..

Alba Pastry Shop..Joe's of Ave. U...

Moved to Staten island, then Pa...:(

[Sgt Mac]

How about an Egg Cream with that Hot Dog or maybe a Italian Ice

[Donna]

OMG..Egg Creams,,How did I forget that???

Lemon Ices..I am loosing my mind..

[l2ridehd]

Nathans is good and glad to see there is one locally, but didn't see a vote for Ted's in Buffalo NY. Best dog I ever had. They used to be open 24 hours and there was always a line. Haven't been there for several years, but if I ever pass through again will stop by and have one.

[nONIE]

Were chocolate phosphates popular in N.Y? Yummmmm!

[REDCART]

Nonie, Dee Dee's Dog House (Rollings Acres Rd) hasn't officially opened but it's open. My mother who craves hot dogs as much as I do--claims they're outstanding, better than Nathan's. She didn't care much for the dogs in Big City Grill but she hasn't stopped raving about Dee Dee's. Those Chicago Red Hots didn't do it for her. George

[Muncle]

This afternoon I had a craving for a hot dog. Since I was at Home Depot and opted not to go to the tent (love their Italian sausages and hot dogs but have found that often in late afternoon, I’ve been stuck with a not-so-fresh bun), I decided to give Dee Dee’s a try. I was curious since seemingly it had taken forever to get the place open once it had been announced.

I was kinda taken aback with the décor at Dee Dee’s. Very nice, bright, larger than expected. It’s got quite a few tables of various sizes as well as “counter” stools. It’s really not a counter per se, but that’s beside the point. There’s a menu and order pad at each table. The customer marks his order and takes it to the counter and pays. The food is then delivered to your table.

The place offers a wide selection of dogs, just about any combination one would desire. I think the franks are all beef, generally sabrettes and viennas. They range from a hot dog with mustard through corndogs to wieners with <insert weird food stuff here>, about 10 or so selections. I stuck with my desired chili dog, which came with onions and mustard. The hot dog was fine, the chili was great, and the onions were ideally whatever good onions are. I passed on the mustard. The highlight, though, was the bun. It was a very crusty baguette-type roll. It reminded me of the most delicious simple sandwich I’ve ever had, years ago on the streets of Amsterdam. Delicious Dutch ham on the most heavenly roll smothered in Danish butter --- but I digress. The bun at Dee Dee’s might be a challenge to denture wearers ~ I was concerned about my bridge ~ but it’s worth the risk. The dog came with a very, very, very thin slice of pickle and some cole slaw.

At first, I was a bit taken aback by the prices. Seemed kinda proud of their food. However, after having the meal, it seemed worth the cost. Dogs were, if I remember correctly, $3.75 for the plain and $4.75 for the name brands. There’s also a large selection of burgers for about $6.75. Also sides, desserts, and drinks. Not sure of the prices. Could be a quarter or so off.

I’ll go back.

[Avista]

Noni, Loved those chocolate phosphates!Hmm Good. I worked in a drug store as a teen and made them.

[chuckinca]

Were chocolate phosphates popular in N.Y? Yummmmm!



Used to get various flavor phosphates at drug store soda counters in Chicago when I was a young kid in the early and mid 50's. Haven't seen them since then.

[ashines]

Good luck, I gave up trying to find one years ago. I don't think there is a good hot dog to be found in the whole state. Even if the hot dog is half tasty someone will put it on a 3 day old roll.
I certainly do agree that "good" is the great hot dog from your old home town.

[REDCART]

Muncle wrote an outstanding review of Dee Dee's. Her description of the hot dog rolls they use suggests that they pay attention to detail. What could be worse than a great hot dog on a soggy or doughy hot dog bun? Let me know what you think? George

[carole131]

The concession stand at the Saddlebrook softball complex serves delicious hot dogs on fresh buns. Fast, efficient service, too.

[dbucchi]

Big City on 466 has a good dog.

[nONIE]

Chuck,

If your ever back in Chi town, the far north side resteraunts still serve Chocolate Phosphates. Had one about a year ago and thought I had died and gone to heaven!! It certainly brought back great childhood memories of the drug store soda fountains.

Avista, do ya think you could still make one for me when I get to TV? :bow:Please!!!

[chuckinca]

Chuck,

If your ever back in Chi town, the far north side resteraunts still serve Chocolate Phosphates. Had one about a year ago and thought I had died and gone to heaven!! It certainly brought back great childhood memories of the drug store soda fountains.

Avista, do ya think you could still make one for me when I get to TV? :bow:Please!!!


Nonie:

Thanks for the info! I only get into Chicago about once in a blue moon and then land at Midway and visit my brother in South burbs. I'll ask him if he has seen Phosphates anywhere in his area. (my wife, the Norcal girl, has stayed at a friend's downtown condo with some of her girlfriends from CA on shopping trips a couple of times but I wasn't invited)

[TIGER]

SO, IT SEEMS LIKE DEDEES IS NOW OPEN AND THE HOT DOGS ARE GOOD. IS THAT CORRECT? TIGER

[REDCART]

Don't know if Dee Dee's has had an official opening yet but they've been serving dogs since mid December, and they're very good. Why not go on a mission and report back?

[Ooper]

I haven't been to Dee Dee's in TV yet but I am quite familiar with them when they were in Ocala before moving to TV. They have really good dogs and with a variety of options. Their Italian dog is a meal in itself. There was a buffet of toppings to add if you want. They also offered sausages, chicken and hamburgs along with salads. If their new restaurant is anything like the one they had in Ocala, you won't be disappointed.

[JRietz]

This afternoon I had a craving for a hot dog.
[snip]
]At first, I was a bit taken aback by the prices.

Me, too! So I stopped in yesterday and wanted to report back. Chicago Style Hot Dog & regular drink - $9.04. :edit:

It did come with fries and cole slaw and had all the toppings except cucumbers. And for those complaining about the fries at Big City, I can tell you Dee's were lightly fried Texas cut (thick) with only one bent and cracked. I can also tell you it was the first time I ever I counted the fries I received. I got 10 with my to-go order. :(

FWIW, the dogs start at $3.95 (Original, Ruts, & Turkey) and go to $6.50 (Chicago, Italian, Reuben, Mexicali, Sicilian and Tucson) with Coney and Cozy at $4.95. Hamburgers range from $7.95 to $8.50.

Even though it is almost in my back yard, the price of the Chicago dog is much too high for me and I'm sure I won't be having one of those if I visit again.

Jim

[REDCART]

Jim, that's steep for a hot dog. Next time when you in the mood, try Nathan's in Walmart. Every bit as good as Nathan's in Coney Island ever was--without the crowds.

[Donna]

I am lost..Which place has the expensive Hot Dog???

[JRietz]

I am lost..Which place has the expensive Hot Dog???

That would be Dee Dee's (near Outback).

Jim

[chuckinca]

I had a Nathan's at Orlando Airport two weeks ago - ok

Airport food, so it probably doesn't count.

[jime]

Nathan's, Vienna all beef, Sabrett's, etc are all good ... but - if you want the best hot dogs with lots of flavor that snap when you bite into them, buy some Boar's Head all beef hot dogs with natural casings, cook them however you like, put your favorite condiments on them, and prepare to bite into the best hot dog that you have ever had!

The little hot dog stand S on 441 is pretty good, as is the guy with the little cart that parks in amongst the banks on the south side of 441 across from Publix and Big City Chicago style hot dogs, but the Boar's Head hot dogs are the best!

If Publix is sold out the next time I want Boar's Head hot dogs, I'll never share an other secret with y'all again!

[REDCART]

Jime, I always bought Hebrew National dogs but my brother in law got my family hooked on your Boar's Head w/natural casings. So now it don't matter what I like anymore, that's all they buy. I won't admit it to them but they're good dogs.

I'm not saying it'll be my first stop in TV but one of the early stops will certainly be Dee Dee's on Rolling Acres. I've been looking foward to a Dee Dee's dog since they first announced their plans to build in TV. My family has had them and loved them and I'm surprised that no one complained about the price because one of the recent posts mentioned $9 for a dog, soda and fries. Hot Dogs are my weakness! George

[chuckinca]

In the SF East Bay it's Kasper's Hot Dogs

http://www.originalkaspers.com/home.html

http://flickr.com/photos/81287431@N00/42131682/

http://www.ci.fremont.ca.us/NR/rdonlyres/ecndlyt7ladnwnn7wry3lnjgruzczu3mkf5cfbcxjwgsffa7ie aex3wf3mznebyqy5uf7tzibfoc4nubnvuohcuxcpa/Kasper's+Hot+Dogs+Coupon.pdf



Other East Bay folks like their Hot Dog from Casper's

http://www.caspershotdogs.com/




Before they closed in 1986 Doggie Diner was a local favorite also

http://www.doggiediner.com/pages/friend_behold.html