with lovely red relish, mustard, house-made pickle slices, slaw and thick BBQ house-made chips full of smokey, spicy tingle and background notes of garlic. http://www.chowhound.com/topics/379404#2713298 National Hot Dog Month http (12 replies, last updated by jword2001 July 5, 2007)

I eat at RUB at least 2 or 3 times a month. For a pure barbecue experience, it’s hands-down the best food in the city. They have things dialed-in and put out a consistently high-level product. Their burnt-ends are to die... (4 replies, last updated by Joey Deckle March 3, 2006)

's rendition of BBQ. However, it did get me thinking as to why Manhattan is so devoid of decent ribs. So...has anyone tried a place called Mitch’s Place (no relation). It’s at 134 Reade in Tribeca, 226-8928. It has... (0 replies, last updated by mitch w March 7, 1999)

I’m back, folks. I have been trying desperately to get the new place whipped into shape and it’s coming along nicely. So we’ve moved, as I said about a month ago, to Studio City from Santa Monica. And as... (25 replies, last updated by JB March 25, 2006)

I ran across an article this morning telling me that April is "National Soft Pretzel Month." Is Rockenwagner the best place to celebrate? (3 replies, last updated by saltydelish May 21, 2009)

I think it is illegal to have the 4th of July with out hot dogs. So, July being National Hot Dog Month would make sense! My new favorite is a dog “dragged through the garden” - mayonnaise, mustard, cheese, tomato,... (6 replies, last updated by Candy July 6, 2007)

A few points. I happen to think beer-boiled/grilled brats are delicious, and I love real BBQ. Having an affinity for the two is not mutually exclusive. As for the cluelessness of barbecue in Minnesota, I’m afraid it’s... (31 replies, last updated by brian January 29, 2004)

In Mt Pleasant, SC tomorrow. Any comments on what this will be like? We’ll probably go more for the bluegrass, but we were wondering about the food and beer pricing/availability and all of that. Never been to a BBQ contest... (0 replies, last updated by md655321 August 30, 2008)

Another Houston’s in Pasadena. When my friend went to Malaysia and found a Coffee Bean there, after 8 months of being in Japan – she was so happy, that’s all she could talk about for the longest time. (62 replies, last updated by pushslice August 1, 2005)

can’t speak for the whole nation - but I had a dinner at FD’s in St. Paul about 5 or 6 months ago and I was truly pleasantly surprised as to how good it was. I won’t say they beat out Redbones or Blue Ribbon... (12 replies, last updated by illeagle August 18, 2005)

Is anyone going to Taste of the Nation on March 24th at the Wardman Park Marriot? Has anyone been there before? Comments and Opinions are appreciated. FYI – they are selling tickets at opentable. (2 replies, last updated by KWynn March 20, 2008)

BLACK HISTORY MONTH As you are probably aware FEBRUARY is designated as “ Black History” Month. What special foods can be used to honour and celebrate during this month ? (13 replies, last updated by SoulFoodie February 12, 2008)

Chowhounds tried a lot of ice cream, gelato, sorbetto and other frozen treats. Melanie certainly was the leader of the ice cream pack. Here’s what we tried. Thanks for the memories ... or is that thanks for the calories? July 16 -... (1 reply, last updated by Melanie Wong August 3, 2006)

? Snicker if you will, but Carvel came out with a nice Italian ice http://www.chow.com/topics/399781 National Ice Cream month and day 2006 http://www.chow.com/topics/313959 http://www.chow.com/topics/309762 (22 replies, last updated by Melanie Wong August 12, 2007)

. The server gives you a scripted tutorial on their barbecue sauces and when I got her off her script a bit later she was completely lost. We ordered a side of “firecracker beans.” They were utterly bland so I asked... (18 replies, last updated by ricknewsom April 21, 2009)