Monday, July 13, 2009

Kim & Carlo's Chicago Style Hot Dog Store


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Originally uploaded by martin_kalfatovic
Kim & Carlo's Chicago Style Hot Dog Store

The Chicago Hot Dog is something special. It's not the dog itself, but wnat goes on it! For the desperate traveler passing through O'Hare, there are a number of spots where you can get a nice Chicago-style dog.

This post, however, is going to focus on a fabulous little stand outside of the Field Museum, Kim & Carlo's.

My hosts at the Field Museum offered the choice of the Corner Bakery (inside the museum) or the hot dog stand.

Not really a choice!

We headed out and the group looked over the choices: turkey dog, tofu dog, brats. Again, it's a hot dog stand, go with the Vienna frank, then make it Chicago-style!

And just what makes it Chicago-style? Here's the list:
  • poppyseed bun
  • yellow mustard (NEVER ketchup!)
  • chopped onions
  • tomato wedges
  • pickle spear
  • green relish
  • hot peppers
and the key (in my opinion):
  • celery salt
Kim & Carlo's does it good! Not stinting on any of the ingredients, they pile it all on and still leave you wanting more.

More pictures.

Meal: Lunch
Rating: *****
Address: 1400 S Lake Shore Dr., Museum Campus between Mcfretridge Dr. & Waldron Dr.), Chicago, IL 60605
Website: N/A

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