Chicagoist: In Appreciation of the Coney Dog: Unofficial National "Chicagoist Salutes The Coney Dog" Month...Day.

ConeyDetroit

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:08:31 -0600

Thanks, Chicagoist! There has been too much bad blood between our cities. The Pistons/Bulls, back in the day. The Chicago envy that Detroiters feel but seldom speak about. The Chicagoist's adoption of Detroit's hometown Coney is a nice piece of hot dog detente, I'm raising a Chicago Dog to the Chicagoist. ... and linking to you from www.coneydetroit.com

Sears Tower

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:01:22 -0600

No love for American Coney Island? Both Lafayette and American make outstanding coneys, as does National Coney Island, with locations in the city/suburbs/airport. The service is friendly and FAST in each spot too. Oh to have one of these in Chicago.

reilly3

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 17:28:12 -0600

I think Lafayette finishes the dogs off on a flat top grill, as they await service. I'll know for sure when I stop in on Friday before going to the four-stories-of-awesome John King Books.

powen

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:43:33 -0600

re: steamed That's what I figured but I grew up with this awesome little machine that would actually steam individual hot dogs. I haven't seen one since (although I haven't really been looking either) and thought you might have some inside info. Thanks.

Karl Klockars

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 16:21:47 -0600

1) Yes, I meant beanless. I'll adjust the post - thanks for the catch. Brain flatulence. 2) Generally when people say "steamed hot dog" it translates to "simmered in hot water to bring it to temperature." 3) Cinner's Coney is in no way, shape or form resemblant of real Coney dogs. That, and they're crap. 4) I am going to have to check out Avenues. Thanks for the heads up. 5) They were very likely wheat buns, and I'm sure it's because they were on sale. I'm a thrifty Coney maker, first and foremost.

Tower18

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 15:16:02 -0600

PS, are those whole wheat buns in your picture, or just suboptimal lighting? :)

Wes Sabi

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:56:04 -0600

I believe Cinners does a Coney Dog, but it's Cincinnati style, not Detroit. Avenue's Tavern on Broadway has Detroit-style Coneys.

matty

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:53:35 -0600

i am getting fat just looking at all this food you people are posting! the temp drops a few degrees and chicago goes buckwild on the food.

powen

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:28:25 -0600

Two questions: 1 - did you mean thin beanless chili? 2 - how do you steam this dog?

Tower18

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:14:50 -0600

Awesome. A Lafayette man...I was going to throw this whole post out if you preferred American. Kudos, sir.