To do it yourself look for Kosher dogs. You can't go wrong with Hebrew National or Nathan's Famous. Vienna Beef franks with natural casings are also very good.

For brats buy Johnsonville original and you'll be in good shape. But if you ever have the chance to buy them or any other sausage from Dietz and Watson out of Philly then don't pass it by.

Next time you're at the place ask them to fix you one Chicago style. That, my friend, is a real hotdog.

ETA: Just visited Frankie's web site and checked the menu. It looks good and I'll give the place a try. But Frankie doesn't know jack squat about how to build a Chicago style hotdog.

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Posted on 1/16/11 at 2:21 pm to RhodeIslandRed

I assume they don't have any vegan offerings?

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Posted by RhodeIslandRed

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Posted on 1/16/11 at 2:27 pm to Things and stuff

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I assume they don't have any vegan offerings?

The Vegetarian Greek Dawg

Tofu hot dog with hummus, black olives, feta cheese and roasted red peppers
$5.95

MENU

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Posted on 1/16/11 at 3:08 pm to Things and stuff

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I assume they don't have any vegan offerings?

The funny thing is the owner is actually a vegetarian.

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Posted by JackNut

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Posted on 1/16/11 at 3:23 pm to RhodeIslandRed

Chicago Al's knows about Chigago style dogs.

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Posted by Dorothy

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Posted on 1/16/11 at 5:45 pm to RhodeIslandRed

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Vienna Beef franks with natural casings are also very good.

Where can you find these? I have been looking for hot dogs with casings since last summer--we went to visit family in Minnesota and they asked us if we wanted hot dogs with the skin on or off. I had never realized there was a difference, but the "skin-on" ones were really good.

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Posted by RhodeIslandRed

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Posted on 1/16/11 at 5:55 pm to Dorothy

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Where can you find these?

LINK

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Posted on 1/19/11 at 1:20 pm to Mike da Tigah

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but the Situation is seriously good stuff. I cannot lie. Mac and Cheese, Bacon, and a good dog. Good Lord... What's not to like about that?

Had this today, awesome

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Posted by LSUAce007

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Posted on 1/28/11 at 3:56 pm to Lloyd Christmas

So far I've had the Swamp Dawg (alligator) and the Huntin' Dawg (venison.)

Both were really good. The alligator was surprisingly really tender and the venison had incredible flavor. I'll definitely be back.

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Posted by npersa1

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Posted on 1/28/11 at 4:09 pm to Politiceaux

Are those hours correct? Has anyone actually been there late at night?

The website says:
Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11:00 AM - 10::00 PM
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From Facebook:
Mon - Wed: 11:00 am - 2:30 pm
Thurs - Sat: 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sun: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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And, here's a link to a Reveille article about the place:
LINK

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Posted by LSUAce007

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Posted on 1/28/11 at 4:57 pm to npersa1

They just changed their hours to where they aren't going to be open late. I'm pretty sure the facebook hours are the right hours.