LTHForum.com

Who doesn't love noodles?!?
It is currently Wed Jun 19, 2013 10:09 pm

View unanswered posts | View active topics


Board index » CULINARY CHAT » Professional Forum

All times are UTC - 6 hours




Post new topic Reply to topic  Page 2 of 7
  [ 189 posts ]  Go to page Previous  1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ... 7  Next
  Print view Previous topic | Next topic 
Author Message
chicagostyledog
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Wed Dec 26, 2007 1:59 pm 
Offline

Joined: Mon Feb 07, 2005 6:09 pm
Posts: 565
Location: Vienna Beef
MelT,

When I was a kid, I'd ride my bike to Thillens to watch the King & His Court play ball and devoured many dogs at the Ranch, east on Devon. Those night games were great! On a hot dog cart, boiling works faster than steaming, especially when working a fast track. Turn over is so fast, dogs never discolor, split, or get water logged.
Image

_________________
Feed me!
Top
 Profile  
 
chicagostyledog
 Post subject: "Behind-the-Counter"
PostPosted: Thu Jan 03, 2008 11:28 am 
Offline

Joined: Mon Feb 07, 2005 6:09 pm
Posts: 565
Location: Vienna Beef
Hot Dog University is now offering a new two day course covering all aspects of the restaurant foodservice business for those seeking to open their own hot dog "stand." The course includes one day of classroom instruction and one day of "Behind-the-Counter" training at the Vienna Beef Factory Store & Cafe in Chicago. This includes a factory tour and "taste testing" in the factory kitchen. Classes will be mid-week. www.viennabeef.com/cafemenu/

_________________
Feed me!
Top
 Profile  
 
chicagostyledog
PostPosted: Wed Jan 09, 2008 8:55 pm 
Offline

Joined: Mon Feb 07, 2005 6:09 pm
Posts: 565
Location: Vienna Beef
Image
Dan Council sells Vienna Beef hot dogs from his boat on Lake Wisconsin.

From BusinessWeek January 9, 2008: http://www.businessweek.com/smallbiz/co ... 705788.htm

_________________
Feed me!
Top
 Profile  
 
chicagostyledog
PostPosted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 10:09 pm 
Offline

Joined: Mon Feb 07, 2005 6:09 pm
Posts: 565
Location: Vienna Beef
Brad Bailey and Paul Frautschi recently opened Mad Dog's Chicago Style Eatery on the corner of Henry and State in downtown Madison, WI. They also have two hot dog trailers across from Camp Randall Stadium during the Badger home football games.
Image
Brad Bailey HDU Grad

Http://www.thedailypage.com/eats/articl ... icle=19252 www.maddogseatery.com

_________________
Feed me!
Top
 Profile  
 
chicagostyledog
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 5:31 pm 
Offline

Joined: Mon Feb 07, 2005 6:09 pm
Posts: 565
Location: Vienna Beef
NEWS FLASH.....Wienermobile Wipes Out
http://www.pressconnects.com/apps/pbcs. ... 1/80211011

_________________
Feed me!
Top
 Profile  
 
chicagostyledog
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Tue Mar 04, 2008 8:36 pm 
Offline

Joined: Mon Feb 07, 2005 6:09 pm
Posts: 565
Location: Vienna Beef
Wednesday, March 5th, the Travel Channel will present a program entitled "Hot Dog Paradise" at 8pm/et & 10pm/pt.

_________________
Feed me!
Top
 Profile  
 
chicagostyledog
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Fri Mar 14, 2008 9:31 pm 
Offline

Joined: Mon Feb 07, 2005 6:09 pm
Posts: 565
Location: Vienna Beef
Ian Wright from the Travel Channel can be seen working in the Vienna Beef factory in Chicago stuffing hot dogs into casings on Monday, March 24th at 7:00pm. The program is entitled "America the Wright Way."

_________________
Feed me!
Top
 Profile  
 
chicagostyledog
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 12:14 pm 
Offline

Joined: Mon Feb 07, 2005 6:09 pm
Posts: 565
Location: Vienna Beef
Saturday, April 19th is Gallery Day in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward. Hot Dog University will be vending Vienna Beef products from 10:30am-3:00pm in front of Metropawlis Dog Boutique & Bakery. Pets welcome.

Metropawlis Dog Boutique & Bakery
317 N. Broadway
Milwaukee, WI
414-273-PETS
www.metropawlis.com

_________________
Feed me!
Top
 Profile  
 
chicagostyledog
 Post subject:
PostPosted: Fri May 09, 2008 11:29 am 
Offline

Joined: Mon Feb 07, 2005 6:09 pm
Posts: 565
Location: Vienna Beef
Image
This is my friend Biker Jim who sells gourmet game sausages in downtown Denver. He's riding his Harley to Chicago this week end to sample some Chicago style hot dogs and gourmet sausages. We'll start at Hot Doug's on Saturday at 10:00am for the first leg of the dog tour. A visit to the Vienna Beef Factory Cafe & Deli, Jimmy's, Johnny's, Gene & Jude's, and Paradise Pup will follow. If you pass any of these locations on Saturday and see three Harleys with Colorado plates and a red van with Vienna Beef logos, stop by and introduce yourself. www.bikerjimsdogs.com

_________________
Feed me!
Top
 Profile  
 
chicagostyledog
 Post subject: Re: Hot Dog University
PostPosted: Wed May 14, 2008 8:30 am 
Offline

Joined: Mon Feb 07, 2005 6:09 pm
Posts: 565
Location: Vienna Beef
This was posted on Grandparents.com on 5/13/08. As a grandpa, I qualify.
http://www.grandparents.com
Go to: Expert Advice
Go to: Finance
Go to: 5 Great Jobs for Grandparents

_________________
Feed me!
Top
 Profile  
 
LAZ
 Post subject: Re: Hot Dog University
PostPosted: Thu May 15, 2008 6:52 pm 
Offline

Joined: Thu May 27, 2004 3:51 pm
Posts: 4672
Location: Quantum state: Chicagoland or metro Milwaukee
Direct link: 5 Great Jobs for Grandparents

Congratulations, chicagostyledog.

_________________
LAZ
Dining Chicago
Index to LTHForum Recipes, 2004-2008
Top
 Profile  
 
chicagostyledog
 Post subject: Re: Hot Dog University
PostPosted: Mon May 19, 2008 9:33 pm 
Offline

Joined: Mon Feb 07, 2005 6:09 pm
Posts: 565
Location: Vienna Beef
LAZ wrote:
Direct link: 5 Great Jobs for Grandparents

Congratulations, chicagostyledog.


Thanks, Laz. The fun never ends. I attended the National Restaurant Show this week and had the opportunity to meet and chat with two Chicago hot dog legends: Maurie Berman and Dick Portillo.

_________________
Feed me!
Top
 Profile  
 
chicagostyledog
 Post subject: Re: Hot Dog University
PostPosted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 10:05 am 
Offline

Joined: Mon Feb 07, 2005 6:09 pm
Posts: 565
Location: Vienna Beef
Grady Carlson, a native Chicagoan and graduate of Hot Dog University, opened Windy City Eats in Weymouth, MA last week. WCE offers Vienna Beef products which include: natural casing 8/1 hot dogs on steamed S/RosenMaryAnn poppy seed buns with CHIPICO condiments, Polish, hot Polish, pastrami, and turkey pastrami.

Windy City Eats
407 A Middle Street
Weymouth,MA 02189
781-335-0023
http://www.windycity-eats.com

_________________
Feed me!
Top
 Profile  
 
chicagostyledog
 Post subject: Re: Hot Dog University
PostPosted: Tue Jun 24, 2008 9:39 pm 
Offline

Joined: Mon Feb 07, 2005 6:09 pm
Posts: 565
Location: Vienna Beef
Image
Bob Schwartz, senior vice president of Vienna Beef has written "Never Put Ketchup On A Hot Dog." Available after September 1st, this book is an insider's view of a love of Chicago style hot dogs, detailing stories about Chicago and suburban hot dog stands and numerous stands around the country.

_________________
Feed me!
Top
 Profile  
 
chicagostyledog
 Post subject: Re: Hot Dog University
PostPosted: Sat Jun 28, 2008 5:45 pm 
Offline

Joined: Mon Feb 07, 2005 6:09 pm
Posts: 565
Location: Vienna Beef
Robert Schnise and Walter Szwetkowski, April graduates of Hot Dog University, recently opened Nipper's Hot Dogs in Troy, NY. Nipper's is open daily for lunch serving Vienna Beef products to the hungry masses. Poppy seed buns are due to arrive in upstate New York very shortly. http://sandors.blogspot.com/2008_06_25_archive.html

_________________
Feed me!


Last edited by chicagostyledog on Wed Jul 09, 2008 10:33 pm, edited 2 times in total.

Top
 Profile  
 
Nipper's
 Post subject: Re: Hot Dog University
PostPosted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 7:26 pm 
Offline

Joined: Tue Jul 01, 2008 7:03 pm
Posts: 2
Nipper's Hot Dogs, LLC is a partnership owned by Walter Szwetkowski & Robert Shenise. Carl DeBishop is NOT an owner/operator. Nipper's offers the "Chicago Style" Hot Dog with all the "Chicago Style" condiments.
Nipper's is located at Monument Square in Troy, NY. Our hours are WEEKDAYS 10am-2:30PM weather permitting. Limited bistro seating is available
Top
 Profile  
 
chicagostyledog
 Post subject: Re: Hot Dog University
PostPosted: Tue Jul 01, 2008 9:19 pm 
Offline

Joined: Mon Feb 07, 2005 6:09 pm
Posts: 565
Location: Vienna Beef
Hope all is well in Troy and keep up the great work.

_________________
Feed me!


Last edited by chicagostyledog on Wed Jul 09, 2008 10:32 pm, edited 1 time in total.

Top
 Profile  
 
chicagostyledog
 Post subject: Re: Hot Dog University
PostPosted: Fri Jul 04, 2008 6:34 pm 
Offline

Joined: Mon Feb 07, 2005 6:09 pm
Posts: 565
Location: Vienna Beef
Image We're back this Sunday, July 6th at 8:00am.

_________________
Feed me!
Top
 Profile  
 
cartman
 Post subject: Re: Hot Dog University
PostPosted: Wed Jul 16, 2008 11:08 pm 
Offline

Joined: Wed Jul 16, 2008 10:07 pm
Posts: 2
Hey, tell me more about your 2 day class. I live in Florida but might consider coming north for something like this. I'm originally from Detroit. Can I get Vienna Beefs in Florida for my cart cuz I love them ?
Top
 Profile  
 
chicagostyledog
 Post subject: Re: Hot Dog University
PostPosted: Fri Aug 08, 2008 12:04 am 
Offline

Joined: Mon Feb 07, 2005 6:09 pm
Posts: 565
Location: Vienna Beef
Image
Bob Schwartz and Jane Lustig, recent graduates of Hot Dog University. Bob is the executive VP at Vienna Beef. Jane is the HR VP at Vienna Beef. Bob's book will be on sale in September.
Image

_________________
Feed me!
Top
 Profile  
 
totallychipotle
PostPosted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 12:31 pm 
Offline

Joined: Mon Mar 19, 2007 9:11 pm
Posts: 10
Location: Chicago US of A
Aloha:

With all due respect to the "Never Put Ketchup On A Hot Dog" battle cry, we hope that doesn't apply to fries?

For those who do like ketchup on whatever they may be eating, we've just launched an all-natural chipotle ketchup (no preservatives, no high-fructose corn sweetener; more at http://www.TotallyChipotle.com).

It's not yet in stores, but we dropped off samples with some of our Chicago-based pals (Joel Nickson at Wishbone, Calvin's BBQ, Donna & Liz at Feed, Dan at D'Masti's Catering/Deli).

If interested in trying some, visit their places, or contact us directly at: contact@totallychipotle.com

Cheers,

Marty
Top
 Profile  
 
chicagostyledog
 Post subject: Re: Hot Dog University
PostPosted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 5:45 pm 
Offline

Joined: Mon Feb 07, 2005 6:09 pm
Posts: 565
Location: Vienna Beef
Marty,

"Never Put Ketchup On A Hot Dog" is not about ketchup. It's an insider's view of hot dogs-eating them, selling them, and talking about them. The book includes a long list of Chicago hot dog stands and the people who operate them.

_________________
Feed me!
Top
 Profile  
 
David Hammond
 Post subject: Re: Hot Dog University
PostPosted: Mon Sep 29, 2008 9:00 am 
Online
Lead Moderator

Joined: Sun Feb 22, 2004 11:12 am
Posts: 11326
Location: The People's Republic of Oak Park
chicagostyledog wrote:
"Never Put Ketchup On A Hot Dog" is not about ketchup.


On the subject of some people's perverse catsup-phobia, check out this vicious anti-catsup propaganda spotted last weekend at the Mount Horeb Mustard Museum:

Image

Image

Image

Image

_________________
“We all have to stand before the kitchen gods.” Chef Jacob Sahaya Kumar Aruni
Top
 Profile  
 
chicagostyledog
 Post subject: Re: Hot Dog University
PostPosted: Thu Jan 01, 2009 9:55 pm 
Offline

Joined: Mon Feb 07, 2005 6:09 pm
Posts: 565
Location: Vienna Beef
Chicago meets Columbus at Vienna Beef: http://cmhgourmand.wordpress.com/208/11 ... field-trip

_________________
Feed me!
Top
 Profile  
 
Radar
 Post subject: Re: Hot Dog University
PostPosted: Mon Feb 23, 2009 11:27 am 
Offline

Joined: Mon Feb 23, 2009 11:13 am
Posts: 1
Location: Los Angeles
I've never tried a Vienna Beef dog. The best I've had are Best Kosher. They're better than Hebrew National. My uncle sells Sabretts.

I'm tired of the IT business, and I'm going to move to Florida and open up a dog cart. If I can afford it, I'd like to take my dad up to meet Mr. Reitman and possibly attend his class. The cart I'm buying is a grill rather than a steam cart. But I'm sure he can teach me a lot. My uncle Manny says he'll teach me everything I need to know, but it never hurts to learn in more than one location.
Top
 Profile  
 
MikeW665
 Post subject: Re: Hot Dog University
PostPosted: Tue Feb 24, 2009 7:52 pm 
Offline

Joined: Tue Jan 22, 2008 7:22 pm
Posts: 200
Location: Round Lake Beach, IL.
Radar wrote:
I'm tired of the IT business,


I hear you ! ! ! ! Me too. :cry:

_________________
The most dangerous food to eat is wedding cake.
Proverb
Top
 Profile  
 
chicagostyledog
 Post subject: Re: Hot Dog University
PostPosted: Thu Apr 09, 2009 10:48 am 
Offline

Joined: Mon Feb 07, 2005 6:09 pm
Posts: 565
Location: Vienna Beef
From the Wall Street Journal online:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123923554488403239.html

_________________
Feed me!


Last edited by chicagostyledog on Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:02 pm, edited 1 time in total.

Top
 Profile  
 
chicagostyledog
 Post subject: Re: Hot Dog University
PostPosted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 11:00 pm 
Offline

Joined: Mon Feb 07, 2005 6:09 pm
Posts: 565
Location: Vienna Beef
April 15th Columbus Dispatch article:
http://www.dispatchkitchen.com/live/con ... ml?sid=101

_________________
Feed me!
Top
 Profile  
 
chicagostyledog
 Post subject: Re: Hot Dog University
PostPosted: Sat Apr 25, 2009 7:26 am 
Offline

Joined: Mon Feb 07, 2005 6:09 pm
Posts: 565
Location: Vienna Beef
Hot Dog University was on Good Morning America today.
http://abcnews.go.com/video/playerindex?id=7427651
Go to "Hawking Hot Dogs" video

_________________
Feed me!
Top
 Profile  
 
G Wiv
 Post subject: Re: Hot Dog University
PostPosted: Sat Apr 25, 2009 9:02 am 
Offline
Pitmaster Emeritus

Joined: Tue May 18, 2004 4:54 am
Posts: 13514
Location: Chicago
chicagostyledog wrote:
Go to "Hawking Hot Dogs" video

Nice job, enjoyed the spot, at least until the reporter closed with Dog eat Dog. :)

_________________
Sauce on the side, always, implied, axiomatic..........never a doubt, BBQ sauce without.

Low & Slow
Top
 Profile  
 
Display posts from previous:  Sort by  
Post new topic Reply to topic  Page 2 of 7
  [ 189 posts ]  Go to page Previous  1, 2, 3, 4, 5 ... 7  Next

Board index » CULINARY CHAT » Professional Forum

All times are UTC - 6 hours


Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum

Search for:
Jump to:  
Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Group