Outrageous Foods

[Louis]

If anybody seen the last episode where they were at a Chicago hot dog place, they would have seen this potato cutter/peeler thing. I don't know what is called but I was hoping somebody could tell me.

It basically made a curly fry but by thin slicing the whole potato and it came as one long connected thin sliced potato that they called a "frip" because it wasn't a fry and it wasn't a chip.

I think it would make a nice addition to my kitchen gadgets.

 

[DemsMyBoys]

If anybody seen the last episode where they were at a Chicago hot dog place, they would have seen this potato cutter/peeler thing. I don't know what is called but I was hoping somebody could tell me.

It basically made a curly fry but by thin slicing the whole potato and it came as one long connected thin sliced potato that they called a "frip" because it wasn't a fry and it wasn't a chip.

I think it would make a nice addition to my kitchen gadgets.

Didn't see the show. Was it like an old-fashioned, hand-cranked apple peeler? (Stick the apple on a peg, turn a handle and the apple gets peeled.)

 

[Louis]

It was in that fashion except instead of strings that come out, it was a long, thin line of potato chip thin potatoes.

It's this machine http://www.chicagosdog.com/Chicagos_Dog_House/Home.html

That restaurant looked pretty decent...

Mulli if you're reading have you ever been there?

 

[Mulli]

Haven't been there, but I know where it is. I will try and check it out.

 

[Rivercard]

Is it the "Frip" that is considered outrageous or the Chicago style Hot Dog?

 

[Mulli]

Is it the "Frip" that is considered outrageous or the Chicago style Hot Dog?

Neither qualifies. But Chicago dogs are good.

 

[Rivercard]

Neither qualifies. But Chicago dogs are good.

I was told that the Bar/Snack Shop next to Gate K9 at O'hare makes an authentic and phenomenal Chicago Hot Dog. Tried it. It was tasty, but nothing to write home to Mike Ditka about.

Where can one find a top notch CHD near the Schaumburg/Hoffman Estates area?

 

[Mulli]

I was told that the Bar/Snack Shop next to Gate K9 at O'hare makes an authentic and phenomenal Chicago Hot Dog. Tried it. It was tasty, but nothing to write home to Mike Ditka about.

Where can one find a top notch CHD near the Schaumburg/Hoffman Estates area?

Who knows that area is too far away from real Chicago. Get into the city and go to Portillos. Get a dog and an italian beef, dipped. Then go back the next day for a combo, which is the beef sandwich with an italian sausage added.

"That is the Chicago way."

 

[Mulli]

http://www.yelp.com/biz/portillos-hot-dogs-schaumburg

You are in luck!!

 

[Rivercard]

http://www.yelp.com/biz/portillos-hot-dogs-schaumburg

You are in luck!!

Excellent! Next time I'm in town I'll be Hot Doggin it over to Portillos.

 

[Mulli]

Excellent! Next time I'm in town I'll be Hot Doggin it over to Portillos.

Yamon. Combo sandwich. Dipped. Hot dog on the side.

Cheeseburgers also excellent.

 

[Louis]

Is it the "Frip" that is considered outrageous or the Chicago style Hot Dog?

Neither.

They have gator dogs, elk dogs, pheasant dogs, and other alternative meat choices.

 

[Rivercard]

Neither.

They have gator dogs, elk dogs, pheasant dogs, and other alternative meat choices.

everything but dog dogs?

 

[ASUCHRIS]

http://www.yelp.com/biz/portillos-hot-dogs-schaumburg

You are in luck!!

Meh...I've heard so much about Portillos, and have to say I was pretty underwhelmed. I know it will sound like blasphemy, but I think Luke's of Chicago here in Phoenix is much better.

BTW, Hot Dougs may not be in the neighborhood, but is my favorite Chicago dog joint. Hard to beat their duck fat fries.

 

[Mulli]

Meh...I've heard so much about Portillos, and have to say I was pretty underwhelmed. I know it will sound like blasphemy, but I think Luke's of Chicago here in Phoenix is much better.

BTW, Hot Dougs may not be in the neighborhood, but is my favorite Chicago dog joint. Hard to beat their duck fat fries.

Cannot say I agree. Luke's italian beefs are nasty. What did you order at Portillos?

Lukes? Ugh. My wife got sick from there.

The duck fries are okay, but Doug's regular fries are better.

 

[ASUCHRIS]

Cannot say I agree. Luke's italian beefs are nasty. What did you order at Portillos?

The combo. I was really looking forward to it. Maybe I need to give it another shot, but I really think Luke's is superior.

Lukes? Ugh.

Did you dine in or take out? Take out I don't think it's that great. Try the maxwell polish, ask for the fries to be extra crispy, and get a side of gravy for dipping. Can't go wrong.

The duck fries are okay, but Doug's regular fries are better.

I think they're both great, the duck fat was just icing on the cake for me. A little cheese on top didn't hurt. If that guy opened a place in Phoenix, he'd be minting money.

 

[Mulli]

The combo. I was really looking forward to it. Maybe I need to give it another shot, but I really think Luke's is superior.



Did you dine in or take out? Take out I don't think it's that great. Try the maxwell polish, ask for the fries to be extra crispy, and get a side of gravy for dipping. Can't go wrong.



I think they're both great, the duck fat was just icing on the cake for me. A little cheese on top didn't hurt. If that guy opened a place in Phoenix, he'd be minting money.

I ate in at Lucks. The coating of lardiness fat on the tongue was nastoid.

 

[DemsMyBoys]

For Chicago hot dog lovers: My south side (her credentials) cousin has a friend who is opening a butcher shop in North Scottsdale next month. She has assured me he's going to carry Chicago style hot dogs. Once he opens I'll be trying them out and will let you know where his shop is at.

(Chicago food. If I lived there I'd weigh 500 pounds.)

 

[Mulli]

For Chicago hot dog lovers: My south side (her credentials) cousin has a friend who is opening a butcher shop in North Scottsdale next month. She has assured me he's going to carry Chicago style hot dogs. Once he opens I'll be trying them out and will let you know where his shop is at.

(Chicago food. If I lived there I'd weigh 500 pounds.)

No kidding. A person has to be really careful.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

Luke's is about the best we can get here in Phoenix.

Portillos is on 3 or 4 other levels. It's that good.

 

[Mulli]

Luke's is about the best we can get here in Phoenix.

Portillos is on 3 or 4 other levels. It's that good.

 

[Linderbee]

DCR took me to Luke's the other day (Chandler location). I won't be going back. It was like powdered meat on a soggy bun. I couldn't believe that the meat could be SO dry.

Portillo's FTW!

 

[Louis]

Luke's is about the best we can get here in Phoenix.

Portillos is on 3 or 4 other levels. It's that good.

I was always favorable towards Ted's on Broadway and McClintock in Tempe.

 

[Mulli]

I was always favorable towards Ted's on Broadway and McClintock in Tempe.

Ted's is good. Not Chicago style. More of a Buffalo thing.

 

[Linderbee]

I was always favorable towards Ted's on Broadway and McClintock in Tempe.

Ted's is good. Not Chicago style. More of a Buffalo thing.

Ted's is THE BOMB. Mmmmm...Ted's.

I remember my parents (from Buffalo) being so excited about them coming here way way back. They just couldn't believe it. I drive by all the time now but rarely go there. Too expensive to take the whole family--especially when they (the kids) don't appreciate the difference between a 99 cent pack of 8 hot dogs at the grocery store, and Ted's.