When visiting a new city, I feel like I'm always caught in the that strange middle ground of wanting to sample the iconic local food specialties, while simultaneously avoiding the kind of restaurants that prey on my naivety and take all my money. These are the places that that offer an unmistakable glimpse at Chicago, while also dishing out great food. More
Hot Doug's is getting ready to release a book, and if you have a great story about your time at the restaurant, it may be included. More
As I've mentioned a few times this week, Serious Eats Chicago has only been going for a month and a half. So, it's best not to look too hard at the numbers and try to come up with some grand thesis. Regardless, here's our best shot: Chicagoans love fried chicken. And ramen. And any story that mentioned Hot Doug's. I know, earth-shattering stuff, right? More
With the holiday season now in full swing, we've put together a little collection of some of our favorite products from the Windy City, including a collection of food, t-shirts, cookbooks, and other products that we'd enjoy receiving in the mail (hint, hint). So, whether you currently reside in the city or live far away and want a little taste of home, check it out and let us know what you think. More
No matter how careful you are, you'll eventually make the trek out to Hot Doug's to find the doors locked. Happens to the best of us. Luckily, there are a number of amazing restaurant options around the area, including a number of different cuisines. Just don't try to get a hot dog. More
We haven't met many people who don't love a great french fry, and here in Chicago, there are a ton of places to choose from. We scoured the city to compile this list of 10 favorite fry sources. They range from sweet potato fries to foie gras fries to the more classic, skin-on ones. More
Our man Ed Levine profiles Doug Sohn, owner of Chicago's Hot Doug's, in this piece on AmEx's OPEN Forum Idea Hub. Sohn uses humor and a personal touch to to give his customers "a break from the day." More
"I guess Doug believes about hot dogs what Robert Frost wrote about fences. Good hot dogs make good neighbors." [Photographs: Robyn Lee] Since Robyn had never been to Chicago before our recent visit, I decided she had to experience the... More
Don't swing by Hot Doug's, the institutional Chicago hot dog joint, between April 27 and 30. They are protesting the 20th anniversary of the mandatory seatbelt law in Italy, according to their website. They will reopen on May 1.... More
Gapers Block reports on a couple of enterprising Chicagoans who have started a Hot Doug's delivery service called Hot Doug Drop. The service is unaffiliated with the restaurant, and charges $1 per dog for delivery. Hot Doug's owner, Doug Sohn,... More
