HAPPY NEW YEAR

My wishes for you in year 2010





Great start for Jan,



Love for Feb,



Peace for march,



No worries for April



Fun for May,



Joy for June to Nov,



Happiness for Dec,



Have a lucky and wonderful 2010.

Vienna Beef Store and Factory

2501 N. Damen Ave., Chicago, IL 60647. 773-235-6652.

http://www.viennabeef.com



The Damen St. location is the lunch room/deli for the meat plant, but it is open to the public, and if you're into Chicago Hot Dogs, visiting The Source is as obligatory as a trip to Napa for wine lovers. Not surprisingly the sandwich is made by the book, although I was a bit stunned to see a crinkle-cut 4" slice of pickle rather than a spear on my bun. Even their own website says it should be made with a spear. The decor is clean, and the posters are great fun. My favorite: A photo of a Chicago Hot Dog with the caption "This Hot Dog Rated NK-17. It will not be served with Ketchup to anyone under 17." They sell the posters, condiments, and meat products to take home. They even sell a Hot Dog Lovers Kit for $69.95 with 16 hot dogs, 16 poppyseed buns, mustard, relish, sport peppers, and celery salt. You need to get your own onion, pickles, and tomatoes. It's a fun place and dining with butchers in coveralls and hairnets is kinda cool, but, with its mustard yellow walls, and fluorescent lights it has all the charm or a high school cafeteria.

Portillos.........

Portillo's Hot Dogs

The best food and the best service!



Welcome to Portillo's Hot Dogs, Inc., started in 1963 by Dick Portillo in a small trailer and soon will be operating in 31 locations. His dedication to serving "the best food" and "the best service" available will make it worth your visit. Requests for his "type" of food and "service" are received daily at the corporate office from many of the 50 states (including Alaska) and many foreign countries. Calls from Taiwan, the Phillipines, Singapore, China, Europe, and Korea are just a few. Customers in the Chicagoland area also call frequently requesting a store just "a little closer to our house."



So, come enjoy what we hope you will find to be the best Hot Dog, Italian Beef, Maxwell Street Polish, Tasty Burgers, Fresh Salads and more at any of our locations. Bring the kids and ENJOY!



Portillo's won so many Silver Platter awards (the "Oscars" of the food industry) that the company retired from competition for 5 years to give others a chance. Come try our award-winning food and see if you agree.

Tasty Dog...Oak Park

TASTY DOG

701 Lake Street

Oak Park, Illinois 60302

Phone: (708) 383-2645



Rated One of Top Ten

Hot Dogs in America!



Re-connect with suburban youth at this Oak Park mainstay, where everything on the menu costs less than a fiver. Hot dogs, cheeseburgers and gyros are among the offerings here, served up in a hurry by the efficient staff behind the counter. The large, clean dining room even includes counter seating for solo dining and six outdoor tables for those who want to commune with nature (or traffic). With so many more sophisticated dining options in Oak Park, Tasty Dog's clientele skews more towards cash-strapped high school students, but the place is so popular that the city's threat to close it in 2001 sparked emotional demonstrations and a petition. Relocated across the street to make way for new development, Tasty Dog's new digs are bright and spacious. If you still feel the need for a little culture with your meal, take a look at the old photos on the walls for a quick lesson in Oak Park history.

About Sausages and Hotdog's

Sausages are undergoing a renaissance with American consumers, as new flavors are being added with new strains to make it more of a health-safe fast food variety. However, along side many good tasting old standards go on enjoying an unblemished record of steady category growth. Thanks to the combination of taste, food value and convenience to prepare. In fact sausages are filled with such a mouth-watering array of herbs and spices, there's no need for lots of extra ingredients to create a tasty dish. And this has made sausages a favorite pick for home-made meals and event-time savory alike.

It's not unusual to see as much as five tons of sausage being consumed in one day at a special event -- to say nothing of the 20 gallons of mustard, 930 pounds of onions, 125 gallons of pickles, 40 gallons of ketchup and more than 3,000 hard rolls. Whether it is called a festival, fest, or fair, special events like these take place in cities and towns all across the nation every year.



But what is there so much 'hot' about the hot dogs?

For centuries together, hot dogs and sausages have suffered from a fair share of misperceptions about their content and manufacture. But today's traditional hot dogs and sausages are growing leaner. The fact is the U.S. Department of Agriculture requires by law that meats used in hot dogs and sausages must be muscle meat, just like the fresh ground meat sold in supermarkets. The vast majority of hot dogs and sausages consist of the same high quality meats that shoppers buy straight out of their grocer's meat case.

The food value


Even for the health freaks hot dogs and sausages can be a positive component of a healthy diet. As meat products, hot dogs and sausages are good sources of vitamins, minerals and protein. In fact, NASA has approved hot dogs as a regular item on Apollo moon flights, Skylab missions and space shuttle flights.

Protein, vitamins and minerals...

All hot dogs and sausages are cured and cooked sausages that consist mostly of pork and/or beef, although many new varieties are made from either chicken or turkey. Other ingredients include water, salt, sugar (sucrose), spices and curing agents.

Hot Dogs, like all meat and poultry products, are nutrient-rich sources of protein, vitamins and minerals. Among minerals hot dogs are regarded as a good source of iron and zinc. Vitamins include niacin, riboflavin and of course B vitamins. Pork, used in both hot dogs and sausages, is a good source of thiamin. The average regular 1.6 ounce hot dog contains five to seven grams of protein. Also it is about 150 calories, and contains about 13 grams of fat and 450 milligrams of sodium. Hot dogs may contain up to 3.5 percent non-meat ingredients, such as non-fat milk, cereal or dried whole milk, or 2 percent isolated soy protein. Above all else, hot dogs and sausage should be viewed as part of an overall diet. They can be enjoyed as part of a well-balanced diet that includes a variety of foods.

Those who are concerned about their weight will find a wide variety of great tasting no-fat, low-fat hot dogs - some with zero fat and as few as 35 calories. For example, Weight Watchers includes hot dogs in its diet regimen, as do other popular and medically-approved diets.



The safety seal

Hot dogs are among the safest meat products consumers can buy. Consumer surveys indicate that shoppers perceive "spoilage," including bacterial pathogens, as the greatest threat to food safety. One of the major advantages of hot dogs and some sausages is that, as pre-cooked and cured foods, they are far less susceptible to spoilage and other contamination than other meat products.

However, all the ingredients which add to the nutritive value, must be clearly labeled. When variety meats, such as livers and hearts are used in processed meat products, the manufacturer must declare on the front of the package and the ingredients statement, "with variety meats" or "with meat by-products."



Consumer profile

Hot dog consumption is fairly uniform throughout various income levels. Larger families with five or more members tend to eat larger numbers of hot dogs as do younger families where heads of households are under 35. And Southerners eat the largest share of hot dogs, followed by those in the North Central region, Northeast and West.



The hot dog economics

The steady popularity of hot dog as one of the most favorite fast food must mean a steady demand for it across the nation. The question is whether the supply is adequate to cater to the huge demand. A 1997 report from NPD Group revealed that the average household purchased 7.65 pounds of hot dogs annually, valued at $12.55. Retail sales data also reflects strong demand for hot dogs during the summer months. Hot dog retail sales from May to August represent more than 44 percent of the annual total, with July, National Hot Dog Month, leading the pack. Consumers were estimated to take 7 billion hot dogs between Memorial Day and Labor Day, 1999.



Until 1987, the U.S. Department of Agriculture tracked the amount of processed meat products that were processed under federal inspection. After 1987, the Department discontinued its reporting of these numbers. However, in 1987, the last year for which numbers are available, USDA reported the production of 1.5 billion pounds of meat franks and wieners. The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council estimates that today total hot dog production is approximately two billion pounds with roughly 64 percent comprised of pork/meat combination hot dogs, 24 percent all beef hot dogs and 12 percent poultry hot dogs. This translates to approximately 60 hot dogs per person per year.

According to a 1999 National Hot Dog and Sausage Council survey of major league ballparks, for every ten tickets that are sold, approximately four hot dogs are eaten. This will result in more than 26 million hot dogs consumed in major league ball parks this year.

Parky's Forest Park

Parky's Hot Dogs

329 Harlem Ave

Forest Park, IL 60130-1607

Phone: (708) 366-3090



Cross Street: Washington Boulevard Directions: El: Green Line to Harlem/Lake; bus: 357 to Washington

Specialties: French Fries, Hot Dog

Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 11am-7pm



In Short

This compact orange-and-white A-frame has just a couple of stools at the window for seating, plus outdoor picnic tables during warm weather. Folks don't mind waiting for David Berg hot dogs--shorter and plumper than Vienna Beef, and steamed, not grilled. The basic dog gets mustard, chopped onion, pickle relish, tomato and peppers. Also available are chili cheese dogs, Polish sausages, grilled burgers, chicken sandwiches and Italian beef; all served with long, thin fries.

Hot Dougs

While owner Doug Sohn serves up a tasty, traditional Chicago-style hot dog, the crowd lines up for the "king of encased meats" specialty sausages like the "Salma Hayek" (a "mighty hot" andouille sausage) and a weekly game sausage. The duck fat fries served on Friday and Saturdays are also a huge hit. Expect a 30-45 minute wait at peak lunch hours.

Address: 3324 N. California Ave.
Neighborhood: Avondale
Phone: 773-279-9550
Hours: Monday - Saturday: 10:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.; closed Sundays and most holidays.

Jimmy's Red Hots .. Grand & Pulaski

4000 W. Grand Ave
Chicago,Ill
773-384-9513


The 40-year old late night West Side hot dog stand calls itself the "home of the tube steak on a bun," serving up Vienna beef hot dogs, Polish sausages and tamales with thick French fries on the side. Ketchup is strictly forbidden.

Explain a Chicago Hot Dog...........

So What Exactly is a Chicago Style Hot Dog?

Before we explain what a Chicago Dog is and what makes it so special, let's take quick look at what a Hot Dog is. If you look up the definition of "Hot Dog", you will generally see the following:

hot dog or hot·dog (hot'dôg', -dog')
noun.

A frankfurter, especially one served hot in a long soft roll. Also called red-hot.
A type of cooked meat in the shape of a sausage; it is usually served in a long bun.
One who performs showy, often dangerous stunts, in order to attract attention

A Dog With a Difference
A Chicago Style Hot Dog is more than just a Hot Dog; it's a taste sensation with the perfect blend of toppings. So, what exactly is a Chicago Dog? A Chicago Style Hot Dog is a steamed all beef Hot Dog topped with yellow mustard, bright green relish, onions, tomato wedges, pickle spear or slice, sport peppers and a dash of celery salt served in the all-important steamed poppyseed bun.

The toppings are just as important as the order they are applied to the Hot Dog. Add toppings in the following order:


Yellow Mustard
Bright Green Relish
Fresh Chopped Onions
Two Tomato Wedges
A Pickle Spear or Slice
Two Sport Peppers
A Dash of Celery Salt
Remember: When adding toppings, dress the dog and not the bun!


Why is the placement of the toppings so important? If your Chicago Dog has been made properly, you will get a taste of each ingredient in every bite.


A Chicago Style Hot Dog is never boiled, but slowly simmered using steam heat until the hot dog reaches approximately 170-180 degrees. Although steam is the preferred method to heat the Hot Dog, grilling, heating in water or using the microwave are also acceptable. Since Hot Dogs are pre-cooked all you need to do is heat the dog.

Fluky's (a Chicago institution since 1929) provides these instructions for heating your Hot Dogs: Bring the water to a boil, turn the water down until it stops boiling, or a slight simmer. (DO NOT COOK HOT DOGS IN BOILING WATER). Place desired number of hot dogs into water and cook uncovered for 20 minutes.

Vienna® Beef Hot Dogs are probably the best tasting dogs you will ever experience. Over 80% of hot dog street vendors in Chicago proudly serve Vienna® Beef Hot Dogs.

Where's the Ketchup?
As mentioned earlier, the toppings are just as important as the Hot Dog itself. If you look at the required toppings for a Chicago Dog, you will notice that Ketchup is not listed among them. Ketchup is an ingredient frowned upon by Hot Dog aficionados. Although ketchup remains one of the most popular condiments on Hot Dogs, "properly made" Hot Dogs, like the Chicago Style, usually lack the condiment.

Those who consider themselves Hot Dog connoisseurs are often vehemently opposed to eating (or even witnessing) Hot Dogs with ketchup; they think the flavor of ketchup overpowers and destroys the taste of the Hot Dog instead of complementing it. Nowhere is this difference in opinion more apparent than in Chicago.

The inclusion of ketchup on a Chicago Style Hot Dog is a controversial issue. Most adult Chicagoans will shun ketchup. Chicago Hot Dog stands will not, as a rule, put ketchup on a Chicago Dog. Some stands will provide ketchup although you are responsible for defacing your Dog.

"You know what makes me really sick to my stomach? It's watching you stuff your face with those Hot Dogs! Nobody - I mean nobody puts ketchup on a Hot Dog!". - This is a famous line from the movie Sudden Impact starring Clint Eastwood.

The National Hot Dog & Sausage Council, in its recommendations for proper Hot Dog Etiquette capitulate only slightly to the public's general regard for ketchup, saying "Don't use ketchup on your hot dog after the age of 18.".

Learn the Lingo
"The Works" - When ordering a Chicago Style Hot Dog it is important to understand the terminology. Probably the most important word is "works". For example, the proper way to order your Dog is to say, "I'll take a Chicago Dog with the works". First of all, it is important to say "Chicago Dog" when placing your order. This sends a clear message that you want an all beef Hot Dog served on a steamed poppyseed bun. When you say " with the works" you are saying that you want "everything" (yellow mustard, bright green relish, onions, tomato wedges, pickle spear, sport peppers and a dash of celery salt) on your Dog.
Tip: When it is your turn to order you better have an idea of what you want. Hot Dog establishments are usually very crowded and very fast paced. The person behind the counter expects you to know what you want. If you are not ready, let the person behind you place their order first.

"Snap" - When biting into an all beef Hot Dog, there should be slight resistance from the casing. The resistance is referred to as the "snap". For example, "it has the nice 'snap'.". Next time you have a Chicago Dog, impress your friends and family by taking a bite and commenting on the "snap".

"Dragged Through the Garden" - Chicago Dogs are sometimes described this way because of all the vegetables.

Ambiance
Don't be too concerned about the appearance of the place you get your Dog from. For me the ambiance is important and contributes to the overall Chicago Dog experience. Some of the best Hot Dog joints are probably considered "dives" by most people's standards. Don't expect a typical sit-down restaurant with a well-appointed interior and full menu. Many don't even have any place to sit while other places are not much more than an order counter and some stools to sit on (the round ones are my favorite). Typically, there is always a deal that includes fries and a drink. Fries complete the package.

We should mention that you should also try a Chicago Style Italian Beef Sandwich. If they have great Dogs, they should have great Italian Beefs.

Give Us a Sign!
One thing for sure in the Hot Dog business is brand loyalty. Places that serve Chicago Style Hot Dogs are proud of the brand they sell and that should be apparent (in most cases) even before you walk through the door. If there are no signs on the outside indicating the Hot Dog brand served, there had better be some indication on the inside. Be skeptical of any place that claims to serve a Chicago Dog and gives no indication of their brand affiliation.

The Cart Experience
Nothing compares to getting your dog from a Hot Dog cart. There is something special about the Hot Dog stand that creates an indescribable feeling of intrigue. Even people who don't usually eat Hot Dogs can't resist the urge to eat one when they see a Hot Dog cart. I think that Louie DiRaimondo, president of All American Hot Dog Carts in Miami, said it best when talking about the carts they sell: "We create an experience, not just a product". That is so true!

Relish Your Dog
Next to the Dog itself, the most important ingredient of a Chicago Style Dog is the Relish. It is certainly the topping that either makes or breaks your Dog. Classic Chicago Dogs are famous for their bright green relish. Although standard relish can be used, nothing compares to the taste and look of the neon colored green relish. The neon green relish was introduced in the early 1970s by Fluky’s, an original west side Hot Dog vendor

Wanna read more check them out
www.hotdogchicagostyle.com

Frannies Beef & Hotdog !!! Schiller Park, Illinois

BEST BEEF SANDWICH IN CHICAGO !!!

Well every once in a while we have the rare opportunity to find a place that not only has Killer Chicago Hot Dogs, But Beef sandwiches to die for. Now being a long time patron of almost all Hot dog and Beef Joints, I have grown up on Johnnies Beef and later on Portillo's, Als Etc.Yea I know they have killer beefs BUT by far there is no better Italian Beef than FRANNIES BEEF anywhere. PERIOD... Now that I live in Arizona every chance I get to go home to Chicago for a visit, 1st stop Frannies !! Takes away all the craving for those fixes I miss Instantly, This great place Also has Chicago Hot Dogs 2nd to none.Now do we start with the MeatBall sandwiches or Sausage that any of us Italians know is the real deal, When I see some of these Morons talk about meatball from Subway I wanna crack em..These meatball or Sausage are what we grew up on Ya know like Grandma used to make, After the decision on what to eat the rest is easy.!! Finnish off this delight of a meal with there Fresh Homemade "Every Day" Italian Lemonade!! If only they had a room to rent, I would move in tomorrow,Sooo if you haven't been here its TIME because the best has obviously been saved to last for you.....On a scale of 1-10 I say 11.... Enjoy this is a place you will return often if not Daily.
Now if Catering is on your mind what haven't you payed attention to in this article. Lol They have you covered. And Im Talkin To You.........

Frannies Beef and Catering
4304 River Road
Schiller Park, IL
847-678-7771

SUPERDAWG.........

In May of 1948, Superdawg® was established at the corner of Milwaukee, Devon and Nagle in Chicago. Superdawg® continues to be family owned and operated in the same location today.

Maurie Berman, a recently returned G.I. from World War II, married his high school sweetheart Florence (Flaurie), in August of 1947. Maurie was attending Northwestern University, studying to be a CPA, while recent Northwestern grad Flaurie was teaching in the Chicago Public Schools. With their "school-year" schedules, the newlyweds wanted to open a business that they could operate during the summer months. Many other returning G.I.'s were opening roadside hot dog carts and Maurie and Flaurie decided to open their own roadside hot dog stand, one that would be as unique and distinctive as they were.

Maurie designed an architecturally distinct, 20' x 12' building topped with two 12 foot hot dog icons to beckon hungry passersby with their winking and blinking eyes. Maurie and Flaurie then created a proprietary, secret recipe to set themselves apart from the other hot dog stands popping up around the city. With a distinctive look and delicious recipe, they were almost ready to open. All they needed was a name. Inspired by the superheroes featured in the newly-created, popular comics of the '40's, Maurie and Flaurie named their signature product and restaurant. It was not a wiener – not a frankfurter – not a red hot – but their own exclusive SUPERDAWG™.

In 1948, Milwaukee and Devon was the end of the streetcar line. With the forest preserve and Whealan Pool across the street, the area was a great destination for swimming families and cruisin' teens. Kids could ride the streetcar for a nickel, and stop at Superdawg® where a Superdawg™ sandwich and drink cost only 32 cents. Many times, on their way home, they would stop and ask what they could buy for a dime. If they were a few cents short, Maurie and Flaurie would give them what they wanted and told them to bring the money back the next time they stopped, which they never failed to do.

In 1950 Maurie passed the CPA exam, but he and Flaurie decided to keep operating Superdawg® and to open year-round in order to retain the outstanding personnel that had become so invaluable to fulfilling the Superdawg® ideals. When Superdawg® first opened, the electronic speaker system had not been invented. Carhops went out to the cars to take orders and customers signaled that they were ready for their trays to be picked up by turning on their headlights. In the early 1950's the "carhop in a wire" electronic speaker system was installed, and Maurie designed the glowing blue "control tower" where the carhop sits to answer the switchboard and take orders. As Superdawg® grew into a successful business, Maurie and Flaurie found time to raise their family of three children (although not on Whoopercheesies® alone).

Throughout the years, small changes have been made to the menu, like the addition of the Whoopskidawg® in 1989 and the Superchic™ in 1991. However, the Superdawg™ recipe, the original trademark figures (continuing to flirtatiously wink at each other), and the drive-in concept have not changed. Customers can still order from their car and have a carhop deliver their order on a tray. Maurie and Flaurie’s attention to quality products and service, preparing each customer's meal to order, affirming the belief that the customer is always right, and insisting that the customer should always be treated as family continues today.

In 1999, Superdawg® underwent a makeover while retaining the original building and spirit. The classic '40's drive-in was updated with the addition of neon-studded canopies across the parking lot, a crisp new speaker system and a cozy, indoor dining room. The original rooftop figures were refurbished so that they can continue to serve as a Chicago landmark for years to come. In 2003, Superdawg® opened a second location on Midway Airport's B concourse, servicing Southwest Airlines.

Since 1948, Maurie, Flaurie, their children and grandchildren have scrupulously adhered to one goal: "always to serve you in a manner that will make you want to return – and bring your friends, and new generations, with you".

From the bottom of our pure beef hearts... THANKS FOR STOPPING

Gene and Judes Hot Dogs

The greatest hot dog stand in the world serves neither hamburgers, nor polish sausage, nor grilled chicken sandwiches. There is no grill, no char-broiler, no spinning mound of gyros. At the greatest hot dog stand they only need buckets of simmering water for dogs, steamers for steaming buns and Supreme tamales and ever bubbling vats of oil for the fresh cut fries.

You can see the greatest hot dog from far up the street. Beecause the greatest hot dog stand is all glass and harsh flouresant lights and stands as a beacon for all who are hungry. If you see a line, you know it will move fast.

The greatest hot dog stand follows few of the rules laid out by the experts. Their buns are poppy-seedless. They offer few condiments beyond mustard (no ketchup on site). They do not dust their dog with celary salt. Yes, it is a Vienna sausage, but a skinnyish one at that. You really need to eat more than one at the greatest hot dog stand in the world, and many of the customers do (Sample customer, "I'll take seven hot dogs and an [extra] order of fries).

The cooks at the greatest hot dog stand in the world occupy their time in between orders by thrusting fresh idaho potatos through a machine that converts them into perfect sized french fries. These amazing sticks of pure pototo get tossed on top of each offering so that if you want to eat them inside your hot dog bun, well you can and maybe should.

The greatest hot dog stand in the world is a throwback to a world when people ate hot dogs. A throwback to a time when a great stand could keep their buns steamed just right, and their red hots, hot but not limp. So a Gene and Jude hot dog snaps right back at you. Interactive eating. With a side of hot fries, you will know you are at the greatest hot dog stand in the world.

Gene and Judes
2720 River Road
River Grove, IL 60171-1325
708-452-7634

On the corner of River Road and Grand

Poochies in Skokie

Poochie's

3832 Dempster St
(between Avers Ave & Hamlin Ave)
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 673-0100

Located in the Poochie's Plaza, this dog stand wins fans of all ages. While a regular boiled Vienna Beef frank is available, the char dog stars, grilled and blackened, with a smoky flavor. A dog with everything includes relish, mustard, pickle, tomato, onions and celery salt; the staff actually refuses to put ketchup on a dog (it's un-Chicago). Fresh-cut skin-on french fries are the perfect accompaniment.

Supreme Tamales...Chicago Favorite

When eating a Chicago Hot Dog you must add a Supreme Tamale to make it a true Chi- Town Meal

Since 1950, Supreme Frozen Products, Inc. has continuously supplied thousands of valued customers with only the finest quality ethnic foods available. When my Father started this company he made a promise to make his products from the same Family Recipe he learned years ago; a recipe of Family Pride, Fresh Ingredients, and Quality Services.

Years later that very same recipe is used in Supreme Frozen Products line of quality foods - the authentic ethnic flavors thousands of people have come to enjoy. Today, that success story has inspired an expanded line of exciting new products. Now in addition to our famous Supreme Tamale Beef Tamales, there are Beef and Bean Burritos, Beef Chili with Beans, and Crispy Pizza Fluffs (all USDA inspected and passed). Delicious new flavors made with that same family recipe my Father perfected years ago.
It would be our pleasure to have the opportunity to serve you!

CHILI
This robust combination of homemade flavors and spices is a real chili lover's delight. Made with only the finest ingredients. Ground beef, red kidney beans, thick tomato paste, chili peppers and spices are blended together to create a rich hearty meal. Packed in retail and food service containers.
PIZZA FLUFFS
Supreme takes "The Heart of the Pizza" and brings to you the Pizza Fluff. A unique and different twist to Italy's traditional pizza. We've combined cooked Italian sausage, juicy ripe tomatoes, aged mozzarella cheese, Italian seasonings, and wrapped them in our delicate fluffy bread dough. A delicious, flavorful creation that's sure to satisfy. Packed in retail and food service sizes.

TAMALES
Our Supreme Tamale is made from a tasty blend of enriched cornmeal. ground beef, garlic, and seven secret spices all rolled up into one. Steamed or boiled, this spicy combination is a perfect complement to any meal. Packed by state of the art machinery and available to you in retail and food service sizes. 24-count decorative display trays are also available.
BURRITOS
A soft hand rolled flour tortilla stuffed with cooked ground beef, pinto beans, chili pepper, onions and spices. Just the right balance of ground beef and seasonings. Tex-Mex at its best. packed in convenient retail and food services cases. 24-count attractive display trays are available upon request.


For more information about our products

Supreme Frozen Products Inc.
5813 W. Grand Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60639
(773) 622-3777 or (888) 643-0405

Superdog Drive In

In May of 1948, Superdawg® was established at the corner of Milwaukee, Devon and Nagle in Chicago. Superdawg® continues to be family owned and operated in the same location today.

Maurie Berman, a recently returned G.I. from World War II, married his high school sweetheart Florence (Flaurie), in August of 1947. Maurie was attending Northwestern University, studying to be a CPA, while recent Northwestern grad Flaurie was teaching in the Chicago Public Schools. With their "school-year" schedules, the newlyweds wanted to open a business that they could operate during the summer months. Many other returning G.I.'s were opening roadside hot dog carts and Maurie and Flaurie decided to open their own roadside hot dog stand, one that would be as unique and distinctive as they were.

Maurie designed an architecturally distinct, 20' x 12' building topped with two 12 foot hot dog icons to beckon hungry passersby with their winking and blinking eyes. Maurie and Flaurie then created a proprietary, secret recipe to set themselves apart from the other hot dog stands popping up around the city. With a distinctive look and delicious recipe, they were almost ready to open. All they needed was a name. Inspired by the superheroes featured in the newly-created, popular comics of the '40's, Maurie and Flaurie named their signature product and restaurant. It was not a wiener – not a frankfurter – not a red hot – but their own exclusive SUPERDAWG™.

In 1948, Milwaukee and Devon was the end of the streetcar line. With the forest preserve and Whealan Pool across the street, the area was a great destination for swimming families and cruisin' teens. Kids could ride the streetcar for a nickel, and stop at Superdawg® where a Superdawg™ sandwich and drink cost only 32 cents. Many times, on their way home, they would stop and ask what they could buy for a dime. If they were a few cents short, Maurie and Flaurie would give them what they wanted and told them to bring the money back the next time they stopped, which they never failed to do.

In 1950 Maurie passed the CPA exam, but he and Flaurie decided to keep operating Superdawg® and to open year-round in order to retain the outstanding personnel that had become so invaluable to fulfilling the Superdawg® ideals. When Superdawg® first opened, the electronic speaker system had not been invented. Carhops went out to the cars to take orders and customers signaled that they were ready for their trays to be picked up by turning on their headlights. In the early 1950's the "carhop in a wire" electronic speaker system was installed, and Maurie designed the glowing blue "control tower" where the carhop sits to answer the switchboard and take orders. As Superdawg® grew into a successful business, Maurie and Flaurie found time to raise their family of three children (although not on Whoopercheesies® alone).

Throughout the years, small changes have been made to the menu, like the addition of the Whoopskidawg® in 1989 and the Superchic™ in 1991. However, the Superdawg™ recipe, the original trademark figures (continuing to flirtatiously wink at each other), and the drive-in concept have not changed. Customers can still order from their car and have a carhop deliver their order on a tray. Maurie and Flaurie’s attention to quality products and service, preparing each customer's meal to order, affirming the belief that the customer is always right, and insisting that the customer should always be treated as family continues today.

In 1999, Superdawg® underwent a makeover while retaining the original building and spirit. The classic '40's drive-in was updated with the addition of neon-studded canopies across the parking lot, a crisp new speaker system and a cozy, indoor dining room. The original rooftop figures were refurbished so that they can continue to serve as a Chicago landmark for years to come. In 2003, Superdawg® opened a second location on Midway Airport's B concourse, servicing Southwest Airlines.

Since 1948, Maurie, Flaurie, their children and grandchildren have scrupulously adhered to one goal: "always to serve you in a manner that will make you want to return – and bring your friends, and new generations, with you".

From the bottom of our pure beef hearts... THANKS FOR STOPPING

Jimmy's Red Hots On Grand Ave

4000 W. Grand Ave
Chicago,Ill
773-384-9513


The 40-year old late night West Side hot dog stand calls itself the "home of the tube steak on a bun," serving up Vienna beef hot dogs, Polish sausages and tamales with thick French fries on the side. Ketchup is strictly forbidden.

Cubs 1st -- in MLB Best Hot Dog Poll

Cubs 1st -- in MLB Best Hot Dog poll


OK so the Cubs may not measure up to some teams when it comes to actually winning World Series championships. Big whoop. But when it comes to delivering a delicious wiener, the Cub's came in first place -- tied with those show offy New York Yankees, according to a recent online poll. As part of National Hot Dog Month, the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council asked folks to vote for their favorite Major League Baseball stadium hot dog and Wrigley Field (yes, along with Yankee Stadium) grabbed first place as serving the best hot dog in all MLB ballparks.

But what exactly is a Wrigley Field dog? The park offers Best Kosher and Ball Park Franks hot dogs (wow, not hometown Vienna Beef?) steamed, boiled and grilled with toppings that range from grilled onions to the classic Chicago condiments -- minus the tomatoes lately.

Welcome to Portillo's

Portillo's Hot Dogs
The best food and the best service!

Welcome to Portillo's Hot Dogs, Inc., started in 1963 by Dick Portillo in a small trailer and soon will be operating in 31 locations. His dedication to serving "the best food" and "the best service" available will make it worth your visit. Requests for his "type" of food and "service" are received daily at the corporate office from many of the 50 states (including Alaska) and many foreign countries. Calls from Taiwan, the Phillipines, Singapore, China, Europe, and Korea are just a few. Customers in the Chicagoland area also call frequently requesting a store just "a little closer to our house."

So, come enjoy what we hope you will find to be the best Hot Dog, Italian Beef, Maxwell Street Polish, Tasty Burgers, Fresh Salads and more at any of our locations. Bring the kids and ENJOY!

Portillo's won so many Silver Platter awards (the "Oscars" of the food industry) that the company retired from competition for 5 years to give others a chance. Come try our award-winning food and see if you agree.

Maxwell Street Polish ???

A Maxwell Street Polish consists of a grilled all-beef Polish sausage topped with grilled onions and mustard on a bun. The sandwich was first created by Jimmy Stefanovic, a Macedonian immigrant, who took over his aunt and uncle's hot-dog stand (now Jim's Original) in Chicago's Maxwell Street marketplace in 1939.[1] It is sometime referred to as a "Jewtown Dog," or "Jew Dog"[citation needed]. (Part of the market was called Jewtown after the original Jewish merchants.)

The Maxwell Street Polish soon grew to be one of Chicago's most popular local dishes, along with the Chicago hot-dog. It is served by restaurants around the city, and is common at sporting events. Many small vendors specialize in the Maxwell Street Polish along with the pork-chop sandwich.

Some variations exist. For example, some hot-dog vendors offer a "Maxwell Street hot dog" in which a hot dog is substituted for the Polish sausage. Others like to add sport peppers to the Maxwell Street to give it more heat.

Due to UIC's South Campus development (ongoing construction, started in 2002), the two famous Maxwell Street Polish stands on the corner of Halsted and Maxwell streets, Jim's Original and Maxwell St. Express Grill, were displaced to nearby Union Avenue, adjacent to the Dan Ryan Expressway on-ramp at Roosevelt Road.

History and Ingredients of Chicago Hot Dog

The "Chicago Style" hot dog got its start from street cart hot dog vendors during the hard times of the Great Depression. Money was scarce, but business was booming for these entrepreneurs who offered a delicious hot meal on a bun for only a nickel. The famous Chicago Style Hot Dog was born! They'd start with a Vienna Beef hot dog, nestle it in a steamed poppyseed bun and cover it with a wonderful combination of toppings: yellow mustard, bright green relish, fresh chopped onions, juicy red tomato wedges, a kosher-style pickle spear, a couple of spicy sport peppers and finally, a dash of celery salt. This unique hot dog creation with a "salad on top" and its memorable interplay of hot and cold, crisp and soft, sharp and smooth, became America's original fast food and a true Chicago institution.

A true Chicago style dog contains distinct ingredients and is dressed in a very specific order. Depending on who you ask, the hot dog wieners can be boiled, steamed, or grilled, but one thing seems to be agreed upon almost universally - do not put ketchup on it. Ever.

Ingredients:

100% beef hot dogs
Poppy seed bun
Yellow mustard
Sweet relish (of the neon green variety)
Freshly chopped onions
Dill pickle slice / spear
Tomato slices
Sport peppers
Dash of celery salt

Chicago Restaurant Week 2009

Embrace Your Inner Foodie

During Chicago Restaurant Week 2009!

Tables are set at over 130 tantalizing eateries throughout the city for the 2nd Annual Chicago Restaurant Week. From February 20-27, food lovers will enjoy amazing opportunities to revisit their favorite spots – or sample some they've always wanted to try – for just $22 for 3-course prix-fixe lunches and $32 for 3-course prix-fixe dinners (excluding beverages, tax and gratuity).

Restaurants may offer lunch or dinner, or both, as a participant in Chicago Restaurant Week. American Express® Cardmembers may make early reservations through January 25, 2009.

Whatever your taste – spicy sizzle, scrumptious seafood, or 5-star sophistication - you're sure to find plenty to savor during Chicago Restaurant Week. Just visit our list of participating restaurants to make your choices by restaurant name, neighborhood, or type of cuisine. Then get ready to eat it up, Chicago!


Search for a participating restaurant:


Ai Japanese Restaurant & Lounge
358 W. Ontario Japanese
Aigre Doux
230 W. Kinzie St. American
Ajasteak
660 North State Japanese
Alhambra Palace
1240 W. Randolph Mediterranean
Andiamo
10000 Bessie Coleman Drive Inside the Hilton Italian
aria
200 N. Columbus Drive American
Atwater's
15 South River Lane Geneva IL, 60134 American
Atwood Cafe
One West Washington Street American
Ballo, A Rosebud Restaurant
445 North Dearborn Italian
Ben Pao
52 W. Illinois Chinese
Benihana - Schaumburg
1200 E. Higgins Road Schaumburg IL, 60173 Japanese
Berghoff Restaurant
17 W. Adams St. American
Bistro 110
110 East Pearson Street French
bluprint restaurant & lounge
222 Merchandise Mart Plz # 135 American
Brasserie Jo
59 W. Hubbard French
Brazzaz The Brazilian Steakhouse
539 North Dearborn Brazilian
Bubba Gump Shrimp Company
700 E. Grand Ave American
Cafe Ba Ba Reeba
2024 N. Halsted Spanish
Cafe des Architectes
20 East Chestnut Street French
Cafe Spiaggia
980 North Michigan Ave. Italian
Caliterra Restaurant
633 N. St. Clair Italian
Cape Cod Room
140 E. Walton Pl. Seafood
Carmine's
1043 N. Rush St. Italian
Carnivale
702 W Fulton St Latin
Carson's BBQ Ribs, Steaks & Chops
612 N. Wells American
Chez Colette
5550 North River Road Rosemont IL, 60018 French
Chicago Firehouse Restaurant, The
1401 S. Michigan Ave. American
China Grill
230 North Michigan Ave Fusion
C-House
166 E. Superior Street American
Coco Pazzo
300 W. Hubbard Italian
Coco Pazzo Cafe
636 N. St. Clair Italian
Crofton on Wells
535 N. Wells St. American
David Burke's Primehouse
616 N. Rush Street Steak & Beef
Devon Seafood Grill
39 E. Seafood
Dine Restaurant
733 W. Madison Ave. American
Drawing Room at Le Passage
937 North Rush St American
Ed Debevic's
640 N. Wells St. American
English
444 N. LaSalle St. Gastro Tavern
Farmerie 58
58 E. Ontario American
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
25 E. Ohio Street Steak & Beef
Fox & Obel Market, Cafe & Catering
401 East Illinois American
Frontera Grill and Topolobampo
445 North Clark Street Mexican
Fulton's on the River
315 N. LaSalle Street American
The Gage Chicago
24 S. Michigan Ave. Gastro Tavern
Geja's Cafe
340 W. Armitage Ave. Continental
Grace O'Malley's Restaurant
1416 S. Michigan Ave. Irish
Grill on the Alley
909 North Michigan Ave American
Hard Rock Cafe
63 W. Ontario American
Harry Caray's Italian Steakhouse
33 West Kinzie Street Steak & Beef
Harvest Grill
540 N. Michigan Ave. American
House of Blues Back Porch Restaurant
329 North Dearborn Cajun
Hugo's Frog Bar
1024 N. Rush St. Seafood
Indian Garden Restaurant
247 E. Ontario Street #2 Indian
Jack Binion's Steakhouse
777 Casino Center Drive Hammond IN, 46320 Steak & Beef
Japonais
600 W. Chicacgo Ave. Japanese
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak and Stone Crab
60 E. Grand Seafood
Kamehachi Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar
240 East Ontario Japanese
Kamehachi Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar (Wells)
1400 North Wells Japanese
Keefer's Restaurant
20 W. Kinzie Seafood
Klay Oven
414 N. Orleans Indian
La Cantina Grill
1911 S. Michigan Avenue Mexican
La Cantina Italian Chophouse
71 W. Monroe Italian
La Madia
59 W. Grand Ave. Italian
La Sardine
111 N. Carpenter French
La Trattoria Del Merlo
1967 N. Halsted St. Italian
Lawry's The Prime Rib
100 East Ontario Steak & Beef
LB Bistro & Patisserie
301 E. North Water St., Lvl. 2 French
Le Colonial Restaurant
937 N. Rush Street Vietnamese
The Lobby at The Peninsula Chicago
108 E. Superior Breakfast / Brunch
Lockwood Restaurant & Bar
17 E. Monroe Street American
Luxbar
18 E. Bellevue Pl. American
M Avenue Restaurant
701 N. Michigan Ave. American
Maggiano's Little Italy
516 N. Clark Street Italian
Martini Park
640 N. LaSalle Drive American
McCormick and Schmick's Fresh Seafood Restaurant
1 E. Wacker Dr. Seafood
McCormick and Schmick's Fresh Seafood Restaurant - Chestnut
41 E. Chestnut St. Seafood
Melting Pot
609 N. Dearborn American
Merlo on Maple
16 W. Maple Italian
Merlo Ristorante
2638 N. Lincoln Avenue Italian
Metropolitan Club, The
Sears Tower - 67th Floor - 233 S. Wacker Dr American
Mexx Kitchen at the Whiskey
1015 North Rush Street Mexican
Morton's The Steakhouse
65 East Wacker Place Steak & Beef
N9NE Steakhouse
440 W. Randolph Steak & Beef
Naha
500 North Clark Street American
Nick's Fishmarket
51 S. Clark St. Seafood
NoMI
800 N. Michigan Ave., 7th Fl. Eclectic
one sixtyblue
1400 West Randolph American
Original Gino's East, The
633 N. Wells St. Pizza
Osteria Via Stato
620 N. State Street Italian
Palm, The
323 E. Wacker Drive Steak & Beef
Pane Caldo
72 E Walton St Italian
Park 52 Restaurant
5201 S. Harper Ave. American
Park Grill
11 N. Michigan Ave. American
Parrot Cage Restaurant
7059 S. South Shore Drive American
Petterino's
150 N. Dearborn American
Phil Stefani's 437 Rush
437 N Rush St Italian
Piccolo Sogno Restaurant
464 N. Halsted St. Italian
Prosecco
710 N. Wells Italian
Pump Room
1301 N. State Parkway Euro
Quartino Ristorante
626 N. State St. Italian
Restaurant at Conrad, The
521 N. Rush @ Michigan Avenue American
Rhapsody
65 E. Adams American
Ristorante We
172 W. Adams Italian
Riva
700 East Grand Avenue Seafood
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery
One West Grand American
Rockit Bar & Grill
22 W. Hubbard Street American
Rosebud on Rush
720 N. Rush Italian
Rosebud Prime
One S. Dearborn Steak & Beef
Rosebud Steakhouse
192 E. Walton Steak & Beef
Rosebud Theater District
70 W. Madison Italian
Rosebud, The
1500 W. Taylor Italian
Roy's Chicago
720 N. State Street Fusion
Ruth's Chris Steak House
431 North Dearborn Steak & Beef
Saloon Steakhouse, The
200 E. Chestnut Street Steak & Beef
Seasons Restaurant
120 E. Delaware Place American
Shor
2233 S Martin Luther King Dr American
Shula's Steak House
301 East N. Water Street Steak & Beef
Smith & Wollensky
318 North State Street Steak & Beef
South Water Kitchen
225 N. Wabash Avenue American
Sullivan's Steakhouse
415 North Dearborn Steak & Beef
Sushi Samba Rio
504 N. Wells Japanese
Tavern at the Park
130 East Randolph St American
Texas De Brazil - Downtown Chicago
51 East Ohio Brazilian
Tizi Melloul
531 N. Wells Mediterranean
Topolobampo
445 N. Clark St. Mexican
Triad Sushi Lounge
1933 S. Indiana Ave. Japanese
Tuscany on Taylor
1014 W. Taylor Street Italian
Viand Bar & Kitchen
155 East Ontario American
Walnut Room, The
111 N. State St., 7th Fl. American
Wave
644 N. Lake Shore Drive Mediterranean
Wildfire Chicago
159 W. Erie American
Zapatista
1307 S. Wabash Ave. Mexican
Zest Restaurant
505 North Michigan Avenue American

PORTILLO'S

Portillo's Hot Dogs
The best food and the best service!

Welcome to Portillo's Hot Dogs, Inc., started in 1963 by Dick Portillo in a small trailer and soon will be operating in 31 locations. His dedication to serving "the best food" and "the best service" available will make it worth your visit. Requests for his "type" of food and "service" are received daily at the corporate office from many of the 50 states (including Alaska) and many foreign countries. Calls from Taiwan, the Phillipines, Singapore, China, Europe, and Korea are just a few. Customers in the Chicagoland area also call frequently requesting a store just "a little closer to our house."

So, come enjoy what we hope you will find to be the best Hot Dog, Italian Beef, Maxwell Street Polish, Tasty Burgers, Fresh Salads and more at any of our locations. Bring the kids and ENJOY!

Portillo's won so many Silver Platter awards (the "Oscars" of the food industry) that the company retired from competition for 5 years to give others a chance. Come try our award-winning food and see if you agree.

New Year ..#1 Hot Dog..Gene and Judes

The greatest hot dog stand in the world serves neither hamburgers, nor polish sausage, nor grilled chicken sandwiches. There is no grill, no char-broiler, no spinning mound of gyros. At the greatest hot dog stand they only need buckets of simmering water for dogs, steamers for steaming buns and Supreme tamales and ever bubbling vats of oil for the fresh cut fries.

You can see the greatest hot dog from far up the street. Beecause the greatest hot dog stand is all glass and harsh flouresant lights and stands as a beacon for all who are hungry. If you see a line, you know it will move fast.

The greatest hot dog stand follows few of the rules laid out by the experts. Their buns are poppy-seedless. They offer few condiments beyond mustard (no ketchup on site). They do not dust their dog with celary salt. Yes, it is a Vienna sausage, but a skinnyish one at that. You really need to eat more than one at the greatest hot dog stand in the world, and many of the customers do (Sample customer, "I'll take seven hot dogs and an [extra] order of fries).

The cooks at the greatest hot dog stand in the world occupy their time in between orders by thrusting fresh idaho potatos through a machine that converts them into perfect sized french fries. These amazing sticks of pure pototo get tossed on top of each offering so that if you want to eat them inside your hot dog bun, well you can and maybe should.

The greatest hot dog stand in the world is a throwback to a world when people ate hot dogs. A throwback to a time when a great stand could keep their buns steamed just right, and their red hots, hot but not limp. So a Gene and Jude hot dog snaps right back at you. Interactive eating. With a side of hot fries, you will know you are at the greatest hot dog stand in the world.

Gene and Judes
2720 River Road
River Grove, IL 60171-1325
708-452-7634

On the corner of River Road and Grand