Hi there, I’m a Texan expat looking for any place that sells elgin sausage up here. Figured I’d check here before I had it shipped from the one true mecca of 'hot guts'. (5 replies, last updated by Hank Rearden August 3, 2005)

Out of curiosity about the kinds of things they sell, I wandered around the Ranch 99 Chinese supermarket in Cupertino the other day. Among the many things they have is a prepared hot food corner where they have tables, with a... (2 replies, last updated by Wendy Lai January 4, 2004)

of their signature item, the Italian beef. This thinly sliced roasted beef was tender and tasty, with its juices deliciously soaked into the bread underneath. The full version is served on an Italian roll with either sweet or hot... (8 replies, last updated by Larry December 22, 2005)

Hi all, A friend and I are driving out to Elgin this weekend to experience Elgin Sausage for the first time, but we are also looking for other good meats too. Taking the sausage, beef ribs and brisket into account, which is the... (8 replies, last updated by ampeg66 April 17, 2009)

Visted the new location on Valley near the Great Mall of China. Cold apps from the buffet: 1) Chopped chicken in hot sauce – seriously delicious 2) Thinly sliced fatty beef – great 3) Cucumbers – just a shade to... (4 replies, last updated by carter June 23, 2005)

A buddy of mine lives out in the Geneva area. He has been raving about this sushi place for awhile. Another friend of mine and I decided to join him at the South Elgin location. Sat at the sushi bar with a very long conveyor belt... (2 replies, last updated by LikestoEatout March 24, 2004)

, but over the last few years I really like Nathans brand — but only the ones with a natural casing and curved hot dog shape, like they prepare in their restaurants (Nathans also has the best french fries of ANY fast food... (59 replies, last updated by michael k May 7, 2003)

I’m not a hot dog connoisseur, but I know what I like. I may be easier to please than some—a grilled, buttered bun for my dog goes a LONG way. Good chili (nothing too acidic) atop the dog makes me happy. And my own... (138 replies, last updated by phantomdoc June 23, 2009)

For smoked i would say the place on Olympic in BH. For smoked Hot Sausage DD Brand, try New Orleans Fish Market on Vernon & Arlington, or the market across the street. By the way, smoked meats are usually considered cooked. If... (3 replies, last updated by petradish May 5, 2006)

Diss-gut-sting!! I can’t stand this place, and IMO they’ve always been an abomination to what a real Chicago Style hot dog is. Hot Doug’s is “fear factor” in a casing. (9 replies, last updated by Chew on That August 1, 2008)

Are the hot dogs/polish at Weiner Factory/Rubin’s/The Stand that much better than the $1.50 hot dog or polish and a drink at Costco? I mean, I can have 3 at costco for the price of one at the other places. I know... (10 replies, last updated by Wes March 31, 2004)

What is the casing of hot dogs made of? I hope not animal gut...please... say it ain’t so. Skins? bejeeses, I think I’m having a nightmare. Is there more I should know? Lips? (71 replies, last updated by leek July 4, 2008)

Curiosity got the better of me, and I went to the Healthy Butcher on Eglinton, to purchase some hot dogs. They are small, chunky, packed in lamb gut, and spiced like Merguez. $20/kg makes them top price in the city. Spicy, but no... (57 replies, last updated by embee July 29, 2009)

The most amazing thing about a hotdog is how much some fools will pay for cows lips and sheep guts take a look Sorry Chicagoans, your beloved Vienna “100% All Beef” hot dogs are actually encased in sheep and pigs,... (28 replies, last updated by equal_Mark December 3, 2008)

You can get a grilled hot dog at the Royal Exchange in the Financial District (across from Embarcadero 1). I don’t know what brand it is, but it is very tasty, and has some guts to it! (68 replies, last updated by walker December 27, 2007)