More Kudos for Hot Doug's

(Photo: Hot Doug's)


Too bad Hot Doug's is closed for vacation until August 25 because I'm totally craving one of their signature encased-meat sandwiches after this latest honor.

Food Network Magazine named the Northwest Side spot one of the Top Ten Regional Classics in America.

They earned props for having the Best Hot Dog Menu:

"Doug Sohn opened this bright 'encased-meat emporium' nine years ago after friends griped that they couldn't find good dogs in Chicago. Now fans line up around the block for specials like rabbit sausage with brie, foie-gras-and-duck sausage, and crawfish sausage with aged monterey jack."

See the entire list of other regional classics here.