Classics are Forever

Ever wish you could get a specific meal you had when you were traveling around the United States? Like chicken fried steak from the south or New England clam chowder from Massachusetts or a Philadelphia cheese  steak? Well one thing that you can get all the way out in California is a classic Chicago Hot Dog. At Portillio's in Riverside California, they serve  classic Chicago hot dogs with all the traditional topping, mustard, relish, onions, tomato, pickle, and sport peppers on a poppy seed bun.

You may be thinking, no ketchup, that goes on a traditional hot dog, but a Chicago style hot dog has its own rules. The combination is on point. The regular relish mustard and onions are classic to the dog. The tomato adds  a fresh taste similar to what you would get from eating a burger. The pickle adds that crunch factor along with the crisp clean taste while the sport peppers add a little punch of heat. The combination is unbeatable. every element is able to be tasted and appreciated, even the dog and bun themselves. Once you have a Chicago Dog you will never be able to have a standard dog with ketchup and mustard.

Have you ever had a Chicago dog?  What are you favorite toppings to put on a your hot dog besides ketchup and mustard?