I’m not from Chicago but I have a question for you Chicago natives about the Chicago hot dogs. I am helping a friend try to duplicate these tasty treats she had on a recent visit to Chicago at home. I had them when I was in... (6 replies, last updated by biga290 July 28, 2009)

http://www.timeout.com/chicago/blog/out-and-about/?p=6141 Anyone going to buy the New Chicago hot dog at Hot Doug’s when it’s ready? There was a contest to pick a new dog to be sold at Hot Doug’s. This entry was... (9 replies, last updated by Chew on That August 1, 2008)

I remember eating these hot dogs in Chicago. One of the toppings are “sport peppers”. Can someone tell me what is a sport pepper? I’m sure it must have another name that I can find locally. Thanks! (2 replies, last updated by Daniel January 20, 2001)

A friend of mine is from Chicago. He said that Chicago hot dogs come with gardenaro peppers (a chuncky relish made from hot peppers, olives and celery). The only recipe I’ve found says “sport peppers”, which I... (1 reply, last updated by bryan November 16, 2001)

See link Link: http://vitalinformation.blogspot.com/2004/02/chicago-hot-dog-primer-strangers-may.html (20 replies, last updated by Pemulis August 17, 2005)

's products available though standard channels of distribution. My favorite dog in Chicago is Superdawg’s, but it is distinctly unlike the Chicago hot dog model: big, thick and garlicky as opposed to skinny and mild.... (7 replies, last updated by G Wiv June 9, 2002)

If you are a true hot dog lover I’m sure you have tried many of the numerous stands around Chicago; however, if you want the VERY BEST around try Ira’s of Northbrook (on Sanders Rd. just south of Dundee Rd.). This... (11 replies, last updated by jeb July 16, 2001)

I’m sure by now we all are aware of the annual July 4th Nathan’s Hot Dog contest in New York. Has there ever been one here in Chicago or has anyone ever thought of having one with Vienna or Red Hot Chicago etc.?... (3 replies, last updated by speaknspell July 16, 2009)

Does anyone have any suggestions where I can find Chicago-style bright green hot dog relish in the Cincinnati-Dayton area? I know Vienna Beef ships a condiment pack, but it includes mustard etc. that I don’t really need. (1 reply, last updated by Emm January 27, 2008)

A former Chicagoan has just become a very happy man. I found a true Chicago Vienna all-beef hot dog stand in Bonita Springs. It’s a cute little restaurant bar that serves Vienna hot dogs(anyone from Chicago will know those... (12 replies, last updated by nosh June 19, 2006)

Nedicks in Penn Station closed. Perhaps that doesn’t seem like a terrible thing. But they were the only place that served Chicago hot dogs (albeit not great ones, but still...). Maybe there’s some other place in NYC... (7 replies, last updated by TimWil April 9, 2004)

Came across the only known Massachusetts version of the true Chicago Vienna Hot Dog (w/ custom made poppy seed bun, neon rellish and everything) somewhere just west of rt 495 on ( rt 20 I think. ) one of those scary Shrewsberry... (3 replies, last updated by MetroWestGirl May 11, 2005)

Would appreciate any info on places in Des Plaines serving Vienna Hot Dogs. Also any mainstream (no sushi, Mexican, Mid-Eastern) diners or moderately-priced restaurants in the same area.I am inquiring on behalf of an older person... (1 reply, last updated by saps October 8, 2003)

Without venturing out to the Valley and Long Beach, where can I find a good Vienna Beef Hot Dog? (0 replies, last updated by Mae November 5, 2002)

Where in the Los Angeles area can I find a Chicago style hot dog? (9 replies, last updated by PHIL January 23, 2002)