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Chicago Style Hot Dogs in Detroit: Hippos Hot Dogs

Amber and StringGirl stop off at Hippos
If you have not had a Chicago Style hot dog, then you are missing out on a significant part of your sausage lore. Being a Detroiter we revel in the "Coney Island" which can spark nuke-u-lar level arguments among the faithful. Who has the best, what are you allowed to put on it, and how to best eat it.

Chicagoans as well have their own specialty dog which if you have a chance one must take the time to enjoy.
The Chicago hot dog is a complete meal
The Chicago Dog (at Hippos where we usually stop in for the treat it is simply called a Hippo) features the Vienna Beef hot dog. These natural casing dogs have a great snap made only better by being seared on a hot griddle prior to serving. Laid in a steamed poppy seed bun along side tomatoes, kosher dill, onions, and sport peppers for your salad. They are then dressed with mustard (NO KETCHUP), a lurid green relish and a dash of celery salt.
The Cajun Sausage
 They also have several other varieties of sausages to try. Maxwell Street Polish, Italian Sausage, Cajun Sausage, a Hippo prepped with a Polish Sausage (my fav), Batwursts, and Coneys. We haven't yet managed to try them all, but will work our way there, but it is hard to stop in without falling back to the old reliable Hippo.

If hot dogs don't float your boat, you can also get Italian Shaved Beef Sandwiches, meatball, grilled chicken and tamales. Chase it all down with some fries (plain, chili, or Chili-cheese) and you have a very happy very hearty meal.
The Americanization of Fabrizio is nearly complete
 Nearly anybody who asks for a new meal to break up the lunch time rut, will be introduced by us to Hippos. Our European colleagues who visit are often brought their with their doubts and leave as believers. Try for yourself. It is a must.
Mike tries to dodge infamy as he digs into his Hippo




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