I’ve heard a lot about Carol’s Lunch Box in Farmington. Let’s see if it lives up to the hype. They’ve got a few options here, so to be consistent we go for a hot dog with chili and spicy relish.…
3 Hot Dogs Worth Traveling For
Here we run down the best Hot Dogs in Connecticut. The ones who get the dog blistered just right. Whose buns are toasted. Whose toppings add to the whole experience. Just in time to close out summer. #3 Glenwood Drive-In;…
Hot Dog; Super Duper Weenie
On the search for the best hot dog in Connecticut brings us to Super Duper Weenie in Fairfield. It’s time to address the elephant in the room. You can’t do a rundown of the best hot dogs in Connecticut without…
Hot Dog; Dogtown
Since it’s the Hot Dog Days of Summer, we are highlighting as many hot dogs as we reasonably can. Today, Dogtown in Milford. Two different dogs today. The standard, and a crazy one. Devil dog Chipotle mayo, chili, Banana peppers,…
Hot Dog; Augie & Ray’s Drive-In
On the search for the best hot dog in Connecticut brings us to Augie & Ray’s Drive-In in East Hartford. Part of the Pratt & Whitney trifecta of East Hartford Hot Dogs (along with Maggie’s Lunch Truck and Mickey’s Oceanic…
Hot Dog; Jake’s Diggity Dogs
On the search for the best Hot Dogs in Connecticut brings us to Jake’s Diggity Dogs in Milford. There is a debate in Milford about who has better hot dogs. Jakes, or Dogtown. It’s Jakes. Onion Rings A small onion…
Hot Dog; Doogies
A staple of the Turnpike in Newington, Doogies serves up foot long hot dogs, cheesesteak sandwiches, and more. Onion rings These onion rings have a well seasoned breading. The tastes is mild yet present on the Fronions flavor. The coating…
The Hot Dog Days of Summer
I always thought the ‘Dog Days of Summer’ referred to the tail end (get it) of summer. It’s not that. It isn’t even the end of summer. The source of the name is…astronomical. The term ‘Dog Days’ refers not to…
Fries; Al’s Hot Dogs
Al’s Hot Dogs is a cash only shack in Naugatuck that serves up okay hot dogs but very good french fries. Onion ringsBecause every shack should serve up amazing onion rings, we have to try them here. Unfortunately, these were…
Chili Dog; Maggie’s Lunch Truck
Maggie’s Lunch Truck, aka the Red Truck Food Truck, has been serving up hot dogs with chili since 1973. The problem with places that have been establishments for nearly 50 years is that they rarely change. That can be a…