It’s
National Hot Dog Day, and We’re All About H-Town’s H-Dogs
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on Jul 23, 2013 by Joëlle Eid
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Here
at Signet, we’re as American as it gets when it comes to hot dogs. [You already
know what is in the article.] And when we learned that July 23 is National Hot
Dog Day, we started preparing for the big day almost immediately — and this was
back in May! Every couple of weeks, the creative team paid a visit to a
favorite local hot dog spot. And today, Internet, we sit on the other side of
the computer screen, 10 lbs. heavier and sharing our top picks from Houston’s
best hot dog joints. You’re welcome.
Good Dog Hot Dog
Bad
news first. Good Dog is closed at the moment. Good news: they’re closed to
focus on their brand new brick and mortar location! So, be on the lookout for
that.
Not
only is this one spectacular food truck, but Daniel and Amalia are probably the
nicest people EVER. Good Dog is always ready and willing to give back to our
community (they're official sponsors of Houston Tweet Drive). My favorite is
the Guac-a-Dog — because HOLY GUACAMOLE — avocados and hot dogs, what more can
I say? (The answer is garlic aioli, because it is the perfect complement to the
dog.)
Julie
had the Ol’ Zapata with a veggie dog, and she said the veggie dog tasted very
similar to a savory, succulent real dog. Veggie dog aside, she also got it with
bacon bits and said it was nice to eat real bacon instead of that weird, stale
stuff you get at salad bars.
Good
Dog is REALLY good, y'all
Chicago
Italian Beef
I’m
passing the mic over to Meredith, because her family is from Chicago, so this
is as real as it gets, y’all.
Meredith:
The Chicago Style hot dog tasted exactly like the ones in Chicago do, which is
a good thing.
The
place does look sketchy from the outside, but don’t let that fool you. CIB is
absolutely delicious, and the staff was incredibly nice. In fact, Julie’s dog
was discounted because she got it sans meat, and any non-meat eater can tell
you that this isn’t the norm. Kudos, Chicago Italian Beef.
Chicago
Italian Beef: sparkling clean inside
Happy
Fatz
Happy
Fatz is the kind of place that has SO MANY good options, you just don't know
what to go for. I blacked out a little bit while eating The Clucker, but from
the parts I do remember, it was absolutely delicious. With toppings that
included all of my favorite things: Over-easy eggs (!!!), bacon, hash browns
and of course, a hot dog, I knew I wouldn't be disappointed.
This
is the Happy Fatz Clucker
In
between bites, I signaled to Justin for his thoughts. “It was like breakfast on
a bun, I had never had a hot dog that had an egg on it. Or hash browns. Or
bacon. All that on top of the hot dog being really good! Plus, the story they
told us about the old man that comes in and knits is just too cute to handle.”
It’s true, check out the work of this Happy Fatz fan!
And
these are Happy Fatz fan coasters
Moon
Tower Inn
Moon
Tower Inn is a bit different than the rest of the restaurants on here. Now, I'm
no foodie (I mean, I consider avocados on hot dogs art), but I’m pretty sure
that MTI’s hot dogs are more like sausages — or that's what they taste like, at
least. I usually have the duck sausage and trust the staff with my toppings,
and they never, ever disappoint. Meredith is a rabbit fan, and recommends it
with feta cheese and a light beer pairing.
Pro
tip: Moon Tower Inn bartenders will always recommend a great pairing. Just ask!
Sammy’s Wild Game Grill
This
is another place you just can’t go wrong with. Signeteers have tried almost all
dogs, and none have failed us. The most popular choice is buffalo, but that’s
also probably the least adventurous of all. Chef’s favorite is the Pheasant
Dog, and I would have gone for it had I not decided to go healthy with a
chicken breast that particular day. However, not on the online menu (perhaps
seasonal), are Meredith’s recommendations, the duck or rabbit. She also
mentioned to not be afraid to take some food home. She saved her hot dog for
the next day, and it held up very well. None of that soggy bread business!
All
of that and a toasty bun to boot
There
are other places with hot dogs worth trying out. Happy Endings is one, and you
can find them parked at Liberty Station most nights. There is also the Houston
Chefs and Show Dog Series happening at James Coney Island for another 5 months,
and this month, they’re servin’ up Kata Robata’s dog. When you do give these
h-dogs a try, give us a shout at @signet_int and let us know what you think.
Happy
National Hot Dog Day, ‘Murrica!
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