There hasn't been too much cooking lately in my kitchen, other than making a tomato/mayonnaise/basil sandwich this morning.I do have a few posts in the works from the previous week that actually include recipes (I know! shocking!), but in the meantime, I'll post a few more things from my Chicago trip.
I really, really, really wanted to try a Chicago hot dog and had Portillo's recommended to me by several people. I had to wait till our last day in Chicago to make this little dream come true. And it was definitely worth the wait.
Portillo's offers a fun and casual atmosphere, outside seating, truly friendly staff and oh so many choices! You can get hot dogs, pizzas, sandwiches, fries, dessert, etc! And the prices are very reasonable, and they take credit cards!
I knew what I wanted: Portillo's Beef Hot Dog! I liked the poppy seed bun, and the fun bag the hot dog came in. This was one great late breakfast!
And then I decided to order dessert: strawberry shortcake! Can't remember the last time I had this. It was so good and quite big! The cake was moist and sweet, the strawberries were fresh and there was plenty of whipped cream. I took an extra spoon to share with Wendy and Anna.
If you were to design your hot dog, what toppings would you use?
Thanks to Chicago dogs, I know love a pickle on a hot dog. These days, I opt for tofu dogs, but they're good with pickles too!
ReplyDeleteThat is one good looking hot dog - great pictures!
ReplyDeleteThat Strawberry shortcake is making my mouth water
ReplyDeleteI love strawberry shortcake! That hotdog looks really tasty! :)
ReplyDeleteI love Portillios! Yes I have had their hot dogs..but their Italian Beef Sandwiches are CRAZY good!
ReplyDeleteI'm now officially homesick, and craving Portillo's.
ReplyDeleteYes! Someone who loves Portillo's as much as me!!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like such a charming hot dog place :), they don't make nice hot dogs here in the UK.
ReplyDeleteI love hot dogs! I love saurkraut on mine.
ReplyDeleteomg omg omg!!! I had one of their chili cheese dogs yesterday!!! I LOVE THEIR CHILI CHEESE DOGS!!!!!
ReplyDeleteTheir plain old dogs are great too!!! Chicago Style hot dogs are THE BEST!
I really really really love Portillos--their roast beef sandwiches (dipped, with mozz and sweet peppers) are the greatest thing on earth!
ReplyDeleteLove your blog--you're making me homesick with this post.
ooo. never thought of having a pickle on top of a hot dog. that strawberry shortcake looks great.
ReplyDeletePortillo's is definitely a must-visit for Chicago-style hotdogs. Hope you had fun in my city! :)
ReplyDeleteNext time, you have to try their chocolate cake - it is AMAZING!!
ReplyDeleteYou should have gotten an Italian beef too...
ReplyDeleteI know it's alot of food but they are great at Portillos.
(I say both because I cannot recommend one over the other.)
It's so fun to read about out-of-town-ers' perspective on a local place. Glad you got to try Portillo's, but promise me next time you'll try the chocolate cake, OK? To. Die. For. I'm also a sucker for their Italian beef and the onion rings and the crinkly fries....
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