hot Dogs

[tjohnl]

anyone remember the place that was right across from Verdlini's? [spelling?] we used to call it the "Greeks Place". great hot dogs with a beanless chilli topping.

[tjohnl]

ribs at the Big Top that was in Wallingford?

[gene36]

I still drive to New Britains Capitol Lunch for hot dogs with Mustard,Souce and onions.
Where is the best Meriden hot dog place?:D

[tjohnl]

best place around here is Guida's in Middlefield. Capitol lunch is OK but there is better around. try Guida's or travel to Frankies in Waterbury.....thinking about it there is a small place in Wallingford on rt 150 American Grill?

[BillCarson436]

Hello...

Ever been up the Berlin Turnpike to Doogies...

Great 2 Ft long hotdog there !!

Still though.... Guidas is closer and as good as it was 30 +
years ago.

[jma]

I have Capital hotdogs in New Britain tied with Blackies in Cheshire. Sorry, but nothing in Meriden compares!!

[tjohnl]

Captain C's in Wallingford is good and they have the best onion rings

[BillCarson436]

Hello...

Wallingford has another hidden " gem " for Hot Dogs....

a small place called Joshuas American Grill off of the old Tollhouse
exit ( Wilbur Cross ) headingback towards Meriden.

Jeff

[cantspeakspanish]

Saint's on Queen st (Southington/Plainville line) has some really great chili dogs.

[BillCarson436]

Hello...

Anybody old enough to remember Benders Doghouse up past
Hubbard Park ? Great Hot dogs and even better fried clams !!

[stagehog01]

Hello,

Okay guys, enough. You are making me hungry!!! :D
I remember the first place mentioned...across from the old Verdolini's. It was Gus's Diner. Fantastic food. It has since been sold. I don't know if the chili recipe was sold with it. The Village Barn in south Meriden now has the best chili going. If you are 21 or older, that is.
Great! Now i want a chilidog, and a beer!!!
Thanks alot:cool:

[sumner]

Yes I remember benders hot dogs and clams. They were great. Also jaybees had good dogs. Anyone remember the puppy palace (east main st, downtown) or the melody restaurant.

[Deb]

In Meriden, no good dogs. Closest is Captain C's in Wallingford. Believe it or not the Dairy Queen on Broad Street used to serve a decent chili cheese dog. Then this year they went to a new all beef dog. Don't like it.
I usually grill my own Hummels. Delicious!

[tjohnl]

i remember Benders -
who wants to share their favorite CANNED hot dog chilli? i know this question may be an insult to many, but i just tried "texas pete's" and it wans't that bad. had the consistency of the Gus's [or greeks] that used to be downtown. not near hot enough, but easy to add a 'few' dashes for heat

[ErnestT]

To answer the original question - it was the Olympia Diner run by the Sirvackis (sp) family; right across the street from Verdolini's restaurant. The building is still there, has hosted a variety of diners and several different owners since Gus, Mike and Chris ran the place.
The Olympia was originally on Grove Street just before the old bowling alleys.
it did have the best hot dogs and 'sauce' as they referred to the ground beef topping.
I could go for one right now, yum O!!

[gene36]

The best dogs around can still be found at Capital Lunch in New Britain on upper main st.
They make thier own meat souce the greek way and you can purchase the souce in pints and quartz to take home.

[tjohnl]

not sure how long it will on their web site but WDRC FM raidio has a ontest/survey going on as to who has the best hot dogs now. there is a place called Fantastic Franks in Meriden, anyone know what steet its on?

go to:

http://www.drcfm



and vote

[MeridenMatt]

The best I know of around here is Blackies in Waterbury, right by Costco.

[Chriss P]

Old Enough?

I remember buying hotdogs from the Leatherman's Hot Dog Stand in what is today Hubbard Park. The hot dogs were a trifle on the tough side though and irritated our lead teeth fillings..

Actually, there was a place in when I worked in Cheshire known for it relish and forgot the name that people at work would always go to and praise highly; it may have been Blackies if it was near Rt 84.

[MeridenMatt]

Yup its blackies.

[whalers44]

Guida's is the best around....i just voted on www.drcfm.com and Guida's is in the lead.....summers are made for hot dogs!!!!