My own personal favorite is Spike's Junkyard Dog in Rhode Island. They make variety of hot dogs, but the one that is more-or-less a Chicago style hot dog, with a few differences, is my favorite. They have their hot dogs made for them, and they are really good. Natural casings that give a good firm snap, and the hot dog is made from 100% beef. The toppings include sliced tomato, pickle wedge, banana peppers, and chopped scallions. However, it is the bun that really makes this hot dog. They make their buns on site throughout the day, and they are absolutely perfect.
A few years back the original location on Thayer St. (right down the street from Brown Univ.) closed. One upset college student described Spike's hot dogs with these words--
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If you've never had a Spike's dog before, allow me to assist you in comprehending the scope and majesty of the greatness that is Spike's. Imagine the best hot dog you've ever had. Except make it delicious. Then a little more delicious. At that point, your imaginary hot dog is about as tasty as a Spike's dog that's been dropped on the ground and pooped on. That's right. Your hot dog sucks compared to Spike's.
And don't give me this Crif Dog shit either... Eating a Crif Dog is like taking your pet pig (or pitbull) to the prom. You can dress it up any way you'd like, but when it comes down to it, you're still slow dancing with a pig. Eating a Spike's Junkyard Dog is like taking five supermodels to the prom who also happen to be Rhodes Scholars, have worked three years with Peace Corps, Americorps, AND the Marine Corps, and are totally freaky in the bedroom.
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