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My Chicago-Inspired Hot Dog Menu
Since the passing of Hot Doug's, I've been hurting for a creative frankfurter. In my nostalgic anguish, I drafted a menu of dogs inspired by Chicago-related people.
Bill Murray
beef dog, beef chili, and beef jerky, with bacon bits
Walt Disney
Turkey dog, avocado spread, curly fries, fresh rosemary, mustard
Barack Obama
Grass-fed beef dog, pickled red onions, pineapple, cracked black pepper
Michael Jordan
Chorizo dog, fried beef tongue slices, onion rings
Harrison Ford
Spicy beef dog, tequila-marinated pickles, fried onion strings, hot sauce
Kanye West
Pork and beef dog, foie mousse, caviar, edible sparkles, gold leaf
Hugh Hefner
A foot long rabbit sausage (bun and condiments as requested)
Oprah Winfrey
BBQ pork dog, caramelized onions, gruyere cheese, fennel dust (purchase one dog, get a free car)
Rahm Emanuel
Kosher dog, blackberry compote, roasted garlic yogurt, matzo crumbles
Tina Fey
Gyro dog, jalapeño and apple slaw, tatziki sauce
Gina Rodriguez
Carnitas dog, pickled jalapeños, corn salsa, drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
Cindy Crawford
Veggie dog, goat cheese, fried kale, and garlic hummus
Rod Blagojevich
Lamb dog, cabbage slaw, paprika aoli (served hot, wrapped in 14 sheets of gold-toned aluminum foil)
Al Capone
Whiskey-infused veal dog, sauerkraut, smoked beer cheese
Seth Meyer
Duck dog, plum and orange compote, challah croutons
Derrick Rose
Pork belly dog, chipotle aoli, pickled carrots, pork cracklings
Patricia Arquette
Turkey dog, maple candied bacon, sweet potato fries
John Greenfield / September 22, 2015 2:38 PM
Re: The Rahm dog -- Sorry, a beef hot dog with yogurt on it ain't kosher. Or is that the point you're trying to make about the mayor?