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We have a small impromptu group here at work that is slowly working our way through all the "Hot Dog" places here in town. Most of us are Southern Born & Bred but we do have some that hail from North of the M&D. We have sampled all types - from the Red Dye weenies to the brats. Down here, it is not really considered a dog unless it has mustard & chili - Hot Dog chili, that is. None of that stuff with beans in it. No relish. No kraut. Chili has to be just right - not too runny. Truth is I can go either way (that is a set-up for you Mark). There is a place in town, Skippy's that serves them northern style on Pretzel Buns. The buns are fantastic. My favorite Skippy's is a dog with brown mustard - dijon - thin slices of swiss that melt on the dog and then smothered with kraut. Completely different taste than the traditional Southern dog. I thought a thread like this could expand my culinary experience by giving me ideas to experiment with - especially since the regulars are from all over the continent.

I only eat beef franks from the grocery store. (Yeah, I know, Boring!)

Well....not exactly expanding the culinary experience!

Straight lines are for wieners.

But wait!! What about my other set-up?? Your "Bud Abbot" to my "Costello"

To contribute something to the conversation, I've eaten at Flo's but it didn't strike me as amazing for all I had heard about it over the years.

Maybe I just don't have gourmet hot dog tastes....

Edit: I see on another link that Flo's WAS rated one of the 10 best hot dogs in the U.S..... so I guess it must be me!

Too easy. I don't relish the simple ones.

No...but looking at the link, that is exactly the kind of place where you find the better dogs down here.

Of course....I should have called out one of the junior members - something more suited to their skill levels.

This place

http://www.myfox8.com/news/wghp-story-rachael-ray-hotdog-100203,0,6289265.story

was just voted best hot dog in the South. I personally have it at the bottom rank of the establishments we have eaten at here.