New Jersey Hot Dogs

John Fox


Dog Boss,

You crack me up. The cook gave you the death look! I know who you are talking about. And he does have a lousy attitude. His nickname around Linden is the Son of Satan. I will say that the last 2 times he has been civil to me. Don't know if he's somehow changed or if it was because the owner, who has a reputation as a bit of a tyrant, was standing there. As for the dogs, most of the time they've been fine, but a few times I've gotten an old dog that wasn't hot enough.

Regarding the Rahway Grill, I've probably been there less than 10 times but always enjoyed the dogs. They close early and I'm usually working, so I don't get a chance to go often. I'm glad we included it on the Tour and I'm delighted at the positive response. But I can believe that there may have been old dogs on the grill. I say this because a friend of mine told me on Saturday that he went last week and got a dog that was old, lacked taste, and was cold. It was served by someone other than Fran or Ted.

It's too bad that every now and then you may have a bad experience. I am off Thursday and have to be in Rahway. I will probably make a stop at the Rahway Grill and if I do I'll tell Ted about what is posted here. I'm sure he would like to know. Hopefully my friend's experience and Dog Boss's are aberrations.

 
All i'm going to say is  THAT WHEN THEY SERVE ME CRAP i'm not a happy guy!!!!! when its good it's good, and when its bad it's BAD !!!!!!!!!! I don't candy coat things and i don't make up things that are bad to make them look worst then they where......................... i REALLY TRY TO BE AS HONEST AS I CAN !!!!!!!
 
I was the first to tell mrs fran, how well they did with the TOUR, so, i must love the old dogs on the grill. if fran was in my sites, i would've been more then happy to step in and speak my mind about the window dressing's.

Just don't give her the death look!

I had to make a trip to Rahway so I stopped at the Rahway Grill to grab a quick dog. There was a woman (not Fran) behind the counter. There were 6 dogs on the grill and they did look old and wrinkly. I was in a hurry so I didn't ask for a fresh one. Besides, I wanted to see how one tasted that looked wrinkly.

As I was leaving Ted emerged from the back. I said hello and asked how he was doing. I was on my way out and kind of in a hurry, but I did ask Ted if he has a computer. He does, and he told me he reads the comments we have posted. I didn't mention anything further. I ate my dog in the car and it was definitely hot enough and as good as it ever was. I think it just has a wrinkly appearance after spending some time on the griddle. It's been awhile since I've bought a 5 lb bag from Restaurant Depot, but I vaguely remember these dogs having a wrinkly appearance. But my dog was fine.

Father & Son, the Rahway Grill, Papaya King, Gray's, Katz's, and Nathan's all leave their dogs on the griddle at approximately 165 degrees. And with very few exceptions the dogs have tasted ok. But the dogs at the Rahway Grill did not look good.

Boulevard Drinks in Jersey City also prepares their great tasting Sabrett hotdogs on a griddle or flat grill, I prefer the well done dogs,with a little grill mark on the dogs. Their always fresh and hot and that is due to the high volume of business this NJ landmark still maintains. Still one of my favorites.

Hello all ,

Great thread as always !!
What I love about reading these adventures on here is how honest everyone is . That is a pleasure .

Benzee

I love Boulevard Drinks as well. It's been awhile since I've been there. I'm due to go back. The only thing I don't like about it is the parking. It's near impossible to get a spot. There is a parking garage nearby.

I usually go to Papaya King in Clifton if I want a grilled Sabrett. When I went with the S.W.A.T. Team in 06, the Clifton Papaya King wasn't open yet. We did make one trip to New York where we had grilled Sabrett's at Papaya King and Gray's Papaya. The panel was unanimous in rating the dogs at Boulevard Drinks higher than the other places. As Big G stated, they're always fresh and hot. I never had a bun fall apart there like I did at Papaya King in Manhattan.

Out of the 87 places we visited which included well over 100 different hot dogs, Boulevard Drinks was at the top of the list, behind only Syd's for favorite overall dog.

Papya King in Clifton is very good, their Happy Hour special for .99 cent hotdogs is tough to beat,especially when they are going up against Rutts Hutt & The Hot Grill.
Syd's long gone now,but you can still get that great Best's provision hotdog at Tommy's Italian hotdogs and Jerry's frankfurters in Elizabeth,both on the same block, as well as Frankly Burgers and More in Freehold. They will prepare your Best's footlong either on a griddle or chargrill.

Big G,

Jerry's and Tommy's both serve Best's natural casing dogs, but in a smaller size. The Best's 5 to a lb natural casing (Syd's dog) can be found at Jimmy Buff's (East Hanover), Bubba's (Lyndhurst), Frankly Burgers & More (Freehold), The Martini Bar (Millburn), and Seymour's (Livingston). And will soon be served at The Garage in Millburn. The Garage is owned by the same people who own the Martini Bar. They will also be serving the Don's (4 to a lb) dog. They will be boiled, then grilled like Syd's.

Thanks John, I forgot about Bubba's, will be glad when they reopen. Will have to try Seymour's and the Garage. Still remember that large pot of water at Syd's, cooking the dogs in hot/boiling water,then finishing them on the grill. Still can't figure out how more places don't carry Best's, one of the best dogs jersey has to offer.  

I grew up in union cnty NJ  and boy oh boy do I miss being close to so many choices and such great food. NYC only 45 minutes away.
 
There's nothing even close here in charlotte county Fla.
 
 

did a road trip, on wed's, hit rutt's and our 1st trip to the hot grill, the hot grill was ok, perfer rutt's hut..................... the grill had there coney, faint taste of can chilli, just ok,  no WOW factor , fries with gravy........................ travel buddy had 2 coney's and fries, was mad, did'nt like it all, he's the reason we went over to rutt's, he had 5 more over at rutt's, lmao

i had 2 and bought some of there relish for home.

Hello all ,

Rutts Hutt relish is the best going .
Is Bubbas open yet and has the Garage opened yet ?

Benzee

Benzee,

Bubba's reopened yesterday. The owner of the Garage said that they will open within a few weeks. But you never know with a new business. I was told originally that it would be open in time for our Tour. I'll keep you posted. I was invited to take a look inside when I get a chance. They will be serving the Syd's dog prepared like Syd's (boiled then grilled), also a 4 to a lb (Don's dog), a gourmet burger, and a variety of milkshakes and ice cream.

There is a separate thread regarding the Jimmy Buff's benefit dinner which was a huge success. On this night, the hot dogs were secondary. But I did have a few. Two single Italian Hot Dogs and a couple of pushcart dogs with chili. Both excellent. I had forgotten how good their chili is.

Within the last 2 weeks I had chili at Jimmy Buff's, Pappy's Diner, and the Rahway Grill. I have to say that I enjoyed Jimmy Buff's the best. It was so good that I asked Jimmy if he changed the recipe. He didn't. I also asked if he offers it for sale as I never thought of picking some up. It is available for $2.80 for a 12 ounce cup. An excellent topping for the fried pushcart dogs or the footlong.

The pizza bread for the Italian Hot Dogs is definitely the best of any place serving it. It comes from a local bakery in East Hanover. The bread makes the sandwich, but the dogs were fried perfectly as were the peppers and potatoes. Onions were left out because I hate them.

The East Hanover location also offers a quarter pound Schickhaus dog that is griddled (like Max's) then chargrilled. Great quality dogs, great chili, great preparation, great service, and an owner who cares. Which is why Jimmy Buff's East Hanover restaurant is in my opinion Jersey's premier hot dog joint.

They will be featured on a new Travel Channel program called "101 Tastiest Places to Chowdown." The first of 5 parts to this special airs Jan. 3rd.

Thanks for the update John ,

Keep an eye out for that Travel Channel Show  everyone , we Hot Doggers have known for a long time one of the best places to have a dog in the country is Jimmy Buffs

Benzee

John

I agree that the chili that Jimmy had at the benefit was sensational. I tried to find out when that batch of chili was made. I never tested a chili for like 5 days to see if it gets better or is it good when first made.

I did get some chili to go. I had it a few days later and it was still great, even with my hot dogs.

I never gave a post of my pick of the best hot dog on our last tour, because there weren't two of a kind places to compare.

My opinion would have been:

The bun from Galloping Hill

The hot dog from Lutz's Pork Store (it's a larger hot dog to fit the bun)

And the chili from Jimmy Buffs

I agree with Benzee the relish at Rutt's is IMHO very good and one of the most unique toppings you can have on a hotdog. I always get a kick out of the customers who ask what is the recipe for their relish, the response is usually, sorry family recipe.  During a summer visit to Charlie's Pool Room, Joe asked me if I would like to try a homemade relish one of his local customers had made. Joe said it was one of the best relishes he had ever tasted and was  interested in my opinion. After trying the relish, I would have to agree with Joe that the relish was outstanding, it had a subtle jalepeno flavor as well as other peppers with the sweetness of a green relish. Would make a great addition to Grandma Fenczes Heavenly Homemade Onion sauce on their menu.

My Christmas shopping travels (travails would be a better word) took me to Route 22. Being in close proximity to Jimmy Buff's, Texas Weiners ll, and Red Tower, I decided to hit all 3. After the day I had, I needed a couple of hot dogs to unwind.

First, Jimmy Buff's. This is the Scotch Plains location. I haven't been here in quite awhile as I usually go to East Hanover. The sandwiches here and at the old Irvington store have more oils than East Hanover and West Orange. Years ago I preferred a drier sandwich. Then I started to go consistently to Irvington as they were the only place that I could get an Italian Hot Dog on a Sunday night. I aquired a taste for the sandwich with the extra oils and remembered to leave the bag on the floor so that the oil wouldn't seep through. I like mine now both drier and with the extra oils, depending on what I'm in the mood for. Then Irvington closed.

I had an exceptional sandwich at Jimmy Buff's in Scotch Plains today. I ordered a single since I knew I would be going to two other places. All of the ingredients were fresh and tasty. There was a good amount of oil, but it stopped short of being too greasy. The potatoes were done perfectly as was everything else. The bread, while from a different bakery than the others, is just as good and better than any other place. The top quality pizza bread at all 3 Jimmy Buff's locations is one reason why they are better than their competitors. I enjoyed speaking with the pleasant young woman working there. She is a relative of Jimmy's and told me that her grandfather, who owns the restaurant, is not looking to sell. It will be kept in the family which is good news.

Second was Texas Weiners ll in Greenbrook. I haven't been here since they changed owners. It was posted somewhere that they have gotten better and the prices are more reasonable. Well, the price has gone down from $3.50 for a 6 to a lb frank with mustard, chili, and onions to $2.99 and the service is better. But the chili is worse. Overly dry with very little flavor. Subpar. Middlesex Texas Weiner, Manny's, and J&G's in Dunellen are much better for this type of Texas Weiner. As is Texas Weiner l in Plainfield. The dog was prepared well and was hot enough.

Last stop was Red Tower in North Plainfield. I remember this from the Munchmobile trip as being an undercooked dog with lousy service and a horrible chili that had a very tangy mustardy flavor. Today service wasn't bad as I was served immediately. But then again there was only one other customer in the place. The dog wasn't undercooked this time, but the chili wasn't good. Not as bad as I remember the last time, but below average. Maybe a little better than what I just had at Texas Weiner ll a few minutes before.

I was wearing a Manny's Texas Weiner shirt. The guy who served me noticed and said that his dogs were better. I told him that I was also at Texas Weiner ll. He told me that his dogs and chili were better than them as well. I asked him how can his dogs be better when they were the same brand (Grote & Weigel griddle franks) prepared the same way. Unless they were under or over cooked. He said that his chili is better, and that while all 3 served the same dog, Texas Weiner ll recently switched brands. According to him they were forced to since they didn't pay the distributor for a few months. Whether this is true or not, I don't know. It's possible, but the dogs looked and tasted the same at both places. The chili at Red Tower may be better than Texas Weiner ll since the latter changed the chili, but both weren't that good. Manny's is better than these two.

Jimmy Buff's was excellent, the Texas Weiner joints were disappointing.

John,

   Thanks for taking the bullet for hot dog enthusiasts at both Texas Weiner II and Red Tower. I will somehow sleep better knowing I'm  still not missing anything, and will continue to avoid both places.

 As we have both agreed ad nauseam, it is amazing that so many mediocre places stay in business while so many worthy purveyors of good hot dogs--the famed Syd's being the prime example--- can't seem to find the formula to commercial success.

   The Bear

John, thanks for the update on the 3 local places. These are all practically in my back yard but I hardly ever go to any of them. I used to like Texas Weiner II when I first moved to Scotch Plains 10+ years ago, and used to go at least a few times a month. But then it went downhill and as you said, it's not back yet. My go to place locally is currently J&G.

I don't like the Scotch Plains Jimmy Buffs at all. Way too oily for me, and I can eat just about anything greasy. Matter of taste I guess.

Hello all ,

Great job John in saving everyone a trip to a few mediocre places .
I wish I would have been there when this guy at Red Tower started discussing dogs with you .  I would have paid admission to see him try to explain why his dogs were supposedly better

Benzee

I rattled off all of the Texas Weiner joints that used the same dog as he did. Then he tried to tell me that it was the chili that made Red Tower better. He also said that Texas Weiner ll switched to a cheaper dog because they were behind in paying the distributor. I found this hard to believe because I had both dogs in a matter of minutes and they looked and tasted the same.

I later spoke to the owner of Texas Weiner ll who told me that he worked there a long time before buying the place. I didn't mention what the guy at Red Tower said, but asked if the dogs were different. He said he uses the same Grote & Weigel dogs that were used there before he bought the place. I believe him. But the chili has changed and not for the better.

I remember many years ago when my Grandfather would take us to Texas Weiners II on rt22e in North Plainfield, all their meat products were from Schickhaus back then,from their great tasting frankfurters to their 100% all beef hamburgers. Over the years always enjoyed this roadside establishment with my family and friends. I miss the great tasting Schickhaus frank,but the Grote & Weigel is very good.

I was talking to Screenbear last week about Best's hot dogs but was not sure if the ones I purchase were from New Jersey or not. 
 
Here is a pic I took of the ones I found in a QuickChek near were I live in New York.  QuickChek is a gas/ convenience store based out of New Jersey. 
 
The Taylor Pork Roll and Best's skinless franks are from Jersey.
 

 
 

These are definitely the ones from Jersey that are available everywhere in the state. I think QuickCheck only sells Best. Unfortunately you have to go to the factory to get the natural casing franks. Or else the hot dog joints that serve them.

Indeed, 
 Those are skinless eights. If you simmer them in boiled water for three minutes and then finish them on a grill (I like a cast iron grill) for about 3 minutes or until they look slightly crispy, they're almost as good as the natural casing dogs.

   The Bear

I had a griddled Best's dog with chili at Frankly Burgers in Freehold today. It was excellent. Nice toasted roll, perfectly cooked dog, and the chili was tasty even if it wasn't as hot as I like. I'm definitely changing my opinion of this place.

Dave

Frankly Burgers & More is a favorite when I'm in the area, you can get the Best's great tasting all beef dog as well as the Schickhaus beef/pork blend, and you can get the hotdogs prepared either on a flat or chargrill.

Jimmy Buff's cates Governor's Inauguration Party at the Rock!

http://webmail.aol.com/30462-111/aol-1/en-us/mail/get-attachment.aspx?uid=1.27124081&folder=NewMail&partId=4

Last week I went to Smashburger for the first time. I returned yesterday for another burger and also to try their hot dog. The burger is easily one of the best I've had. I love Five Guys, and Smashburger is right up there with them. Fresh quality beef used at both places, cooked fairly well done, but juicy and flavorful. I might be in the minority, but I like burgers prepared this way as long as they aren't dried out.

See here for a review and pictures: http://aht.seriouseats.co...view-montclair-nj.html

As for the hot dog, they use a natural casing 6 to a lb beef dog from Best Provisions in Newark. Most of the other Smashburger locations in other states use Hebrew National. The dog is split and griddled just like Five Guys. It's then put on a poppy seed bun. I ordered my dog with just mustard, which is Heinz yellow. I prefer brown, but no big deal. The dog was a bit of a disapointment. I love Best's natural casing beef dog, but this one was barely warm. I could hardly taste the dog as they put too much mustard on it. Although I prefer Best's to Hebrew National, the dog at Five Guys, which is the same size and also split and griddled, is much better. It's always hot, even when I take it home, and they leave it on the griddle for a sufficient amount of time.

If you decide to order a dog, I would request them to leave the mustard off so you could apply it yourself. And ask for it to be left on the griddle until there is some char. Or just say well done. As for splitting the dog, I don't mind it on a skinless dog (Five Guys), but prefer a natural casing dog to be left intact so as to enjoy the snap.

Smashburger makes an excellent burger but I would pass on the dog. Or at least insist that they prepare it better.

I assume the "Smash" is their burger making process. 

It's actually how I make fresh hamburgers, make a large meatball with minimal handling and just smash it out on the grill with my spatula.  All the random edges char and add flavor.

As John mentioned, a griddled dog must be charred to some degree, otherwise it is raw.

I was passing through Bound Brook the other day and noticed a place called 25 Burgers. I don't know how long it has been there since I haven't been this way since Amazing Dog closed down. I did not have time to go in but I saw their menu and it looked good. I'm most interested in their Hotdogs...has anyone tried this place. I tried to search it but found nothing. I appreciate your thoughts.

Jimmy Buff's and the Newark style Italian Hot Dog:

http://vimeo.com/9039971

Jakerdog,
I was at 25 burgers for lunch today.  Had the El Paso burger with bacon, guac, roasted poblanos and onions, lett, tom. and chipotle mayo.  They opened back in March.  I posted about it then and have been there at least 20 times since.  Always crowded.  They use Thumann's on a griddle with a number of diff toppings.  Definitely worth the trip.  Buy 5 of their gourmet burgeres, get one free.
 
www.25gourmetburgers.com

JakerDog


I was passing through Bound Brook the other day and noticed a place called 25 Burgers. I don't know how long it has been there since I haven't been this way since Amazing Dog closed down. I did not have time to go in but I saw their menu and it looked good. I'm most interested in their Hotdogs...has anyone tried this place. I tried to search it but found nothing. I appreciate your thoughts. 

 the owner of 25 burgers , was rebuilding and cleaning the place up as matt was in the process of closing up. did you notice that part if not all the seating, tables were from amazing hot dog's................... plenty of deals were made in amazing's last day's........... have not tried 25 burgers yet, but haven't heard anything bad as of yet.

past weekend we did a stop at JIMMY BUFF'S  rt 22 west Scotch Plains/ Mountainside.

went about 1pm it was a saturday,  place was on the dark side from the outside, knew from the begging that mine was a wrap and go, two travelers with me wanted to dine in,  order was  2 doubles, a double combo 3 drinks and side of potatoes .

nothing wrong with the food, dog's were good, and, i'll say, it was everything that you would expect from italian hot dog !!!  taste as they should be !! very good................... i would return, but, i have to look the other way !!!! the place is greasy dirty !!!!! the serving tray's, salt and pepper shakers, tables. soda cup's had a hint also.............. one in the party used the bathroom, said was like a old gas station john.......... left the door open was afraid of getting locked in.

 the dog maker was the main man in the place........ and was very good all around....... can chat with that guy !!! he know's his dog'd he know's his food!!! the two other people working there, don't know what there job's were............. but need to get out of the way !!!! 

in the small talk, was told that they must of been on the travel channel again, cause they were getting a rush of NEW customers..... they may of been, i don't know. i said with that and the internet, that it should be a big plus for business. tongue and cheek the owner believes in old school way of business , WORD OF MOUTH, is the way to do it!!!! well heres my WORD OF MOUTH, USING THE INTERNET........  MR. JIMMY BUFF  whoever you may be, your place sell's a very good ITALIAN HOT DOG....... BUT YOUR PLACE IS IN NEED OF A CLEAN UP, AND A MAKE OVER !!!!! the internet will bring it to you, but it can chase it for you too!!!!  it's all WORD OF MOUTH and it's 2010 not the 40's 50's 60's 70's 80's 90's it's 2010.............

just a lil' side note, i just turned 47, my grandparents were a very big fan of JIMMY BUFF'S , grandfather passed on in 67' and i remember jimmy buff's and boatcraft........................................... so????????????????

Benzee


Hello all ,

Great job John in saving everyone a trip to a few mediocre places .
I wish I would have been there when this guy at Red Tower started discussing dogs with you .  I would have paid admission to see him try to explain why his dogs were supposedly better

Benzee

 

i see this , and it hit's me.................. it's like some kid trying to tell carroll shelby............something about shelby mustang's !!!!! lol

I see nobody has posted here in a while. Two weeks ago I went to the Belmont Grill in North Haledon. The Texas Weiners were great. Last week it was Rutts Hut. Two Rippers and a bowl of chili. Most excellent. This week it was Hot Dog Johnnys. We used to stop there all the time with my parents in the 60's and 70's. My last time there was in the mid 90's. At that time I was really disapointed with the food in general. But I was out that way and thought I would give it a try. This time I was happier. I've read the postings on the forum about HDJ's, And the dog is on the bland side. I had two with everything and thought the taste and flavor was above average. Not by much but pretty good. The birch beer in the frosted mug was excellent. They had signs that said the dogs are fried in peanut oil. Cheers

Vote here for New Jersey's best hot dog:

http://www.nj.com/bestofnj/

There are also other categories. The choices were Jimmy Buff's, Dickie Dees, Hiram's, Rutt's Hut, and Hot Dog Johnny's. I love Buff's and they got my vote. I also love Rutt's Hut and Hiram's. Dickie Dees is ok; there are better Italian Hot Dogs. Not a fan of Hot Dog Johnny's. Overrated in my opinion and shouldn't be in the conversation when considering "best of".

You can also write in your favorite.

just want to ask.............. is there anyway, here on on roadfood.com , can it be created , brick and mortar vrs  mobile hot dog  ? one subject, two divisions  ?  something like other sites do !!!!! 

Dog Boss,
Although we all go by the same name "Jimmy Buff's" , all Jimmy Buff's are not owned by the same person. I cannot comment on Scotch Plains I can only invite you to my two locations (West Orange and East Hanover) and hope that your experience will be better.

The thread titled Food Wars: Jimmy Buff's vs. Dickie Dees has been moved to the Roadfood Restaurants in the Media section.

http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/Food-Wars-Jimmy-Buffs-vs-Dickie-Dees-m577462.aspx

Filming for the Italian Hot Dog episode of Food Wars will be Wednesday, April 28th. We need people to come out and support Jimmy Buffs. Come on down from 4 PM until 8 PM at Jimmy Buff's East Hanover location.  354 Route 10 West and River Rd.

The thread can be seen here:

http://www.roadfood.com/F...462&mpage=1#580279

The Falls View location in Clifton (formerly the Red Chimney)  on route 3 west has been torn down. They still have locations on route 46 east in Totowa and another in Oakland on Ramapo road. Clifton still has Rutt's Hutt, the Hot Grill, the MidTown Grill and Papaya King.

big g,

Ever try the Getty Grill across from Papaya King? I was there last time I visited Papaya King. The chili was almost identical to the Hot Grill's. But the dog was better. The Thumann's deep fryer instead of the Sabrett beef/pork and Grote & Weigel that is served at the Hot Grill.

http://www.app.com/article/20100505/BUSINESS/5050352/Jersey-Joe-s-in-Middletown-serves-Newark-style-franks-for-50-years

An article that appeared yesterday about Jersey Joe's in Middletown. They serve a very good (and authentic) Italian Hot Dog. I rated it in the top 3 or 4 when the Munchmobile visited 87 places in 06. Joe's family is originally from Newark where this sandwich originated. They use the tilted steel pan like Jimmy Buff's.

Joe's, along with Frankly Burgers in Freehold, Jersey Dogs in Wrightstown, and Jo Jo's in Toms River, are the only places I know of where you can get an authentic Italian Hot Dog south of the Driscoll Bridge. Haven't been to Jersey Dogs; don't like Jo Jo's. Frankly Burgers are very good. Jersey Joe's probably comes closest to Jimmy Buff's out of these places in terms of taste and preparation, which is a good thing. Buff's is the standard.

Jimmy Buff


Dog Boss,
Although we all go by the same name "Jimmy Buff's" , all Jimmy Buff's are not owned by the same person. I cannot comment on Scotch Plains I can only invite you to my two locations (West Orange and East Hanover) and hope that your experience will be better.

 



 i'll be more then happy to visit your locations !!!!!!! i'm going to take you up on that. ty

ok, im going to put it here, its close enough to jersey, so..............

sands casino in Bethlehem ,pa........... cargney deli, serves a foot long , it was just ok, and, i mean "JUST' ok , i was told it was 100 all beef thumans ........ it was bland and felt  very light.............. the roll firm ,but , very floury ............... potato knish was very GOOD , they did serve with apple sauce and sour cream, thought potato pankakes  were served that way??????? knish always mustard........... no?

Hi John,
             Thanks for reminding me about The Getty Grill on Crooks ave in Clifton, they are celebrating 60 years in business with a 3 dog for $3.00 special, and that inlcudes 3 all the way with mustard,raw onions and chili, texas wiener style. I thinks there chili is similiar to the style they serve at Mid-Town Grill, not as sweet as the Hot Grill's.
There are more specials celebrating their 60th year, wishing them at least another  60 years of  success.

Thanks, Big G. Have to get down there soon. When do they have this special?

Hi John, the special is going on right now, The Getty ave Grill's number is 973-278-7999, they are located on the corners of Getty & Crooks ave, Paterson,  for those interested in trying a Passaic county favorite.

Food Fan,

I grew up on George's as well.  Just found your post.  My father introduced me to George's when I was about 8-9.  I used to live in Roselle Park and we used to get gallons to go.  I since moved to Texas and my brother, an over the road truck driver, used to stop in and talk to George.  He tried to get the recipe but his wife overheard him and got real mad and told him not to sell the recipe.

Anyway, I understand that they moved to Florida.  I have tried to duplicate the chili but never came close.  My father, about 30 years ago bought an authentic hot dog cart.  I ended up with it and am really considering getting it permitted LOL.

Anyway you are interested in sharing your recipe?

Jeff

In reply to Georges Hot dogs in Elizabeth, NJ. on elmora ave. I have been going there since the 1960's. The last 20 years or so it was owned by Lucas Rigas. I too used to buy his chili by the gallon. One day I arrived hoping to get my fix for a great dog with onions and chili only to find that Lucas sold out to Subway. I asked the manager where Lucas had gone to and he told me that he retired to the Virginia Beach, VA. area to be closer to his kids. I guess the only way to be sure would be to contact the Subway corporation and inquire. If anybody finds out what happened to Lucas please let me know so I can try and get the receipe for that great chili.

The taping for the Food Wars episode featuring Jimmy Buff's has been rescheduled. Info has to be posted on another forum. See here:

http://www.roadfood.com/Forums/Food-Wars-Jimmy-Buffs-vs-Dickie-Dees-m577462.aspx

It would be great if Tommy's in Elizabeth was included for one of the best Italian hotdogs in NJ for the Food Wars episode. Charlie's in Kenilworth and Jimmy Buffs in East Hanover are two of the best, what happened with Dickie Dee's. 

I'm not at liberty to say.

we got a new place to report........................... DAVES HOT DOG'S  Sayrevlle (morgan) ..      i lost the finer details......... i'll fill in the blanks in a day or two, Sorry





doing dirty water sabrett's ..........he's been around for awhile........... brick and mortar  ........ had truck's in the past.......... simple menu, and doing well !!!

came across this............. maybe it's been posted before 


http://famousfatdave.com/...tegory/hot-dogs/       post went bad............. eeerrrrr

Food_Fan


WALT’S 42nd Street used to be on the south east side of St. Georges Ave in Linden.
 
O’Keefe’s Miniature Golf was down the street toward Rahway from it and a golf driving range was behind Walt’s. Walt’s had great hot dogs and the best french fries (crinkle cut) that I have ever tasted!!! 

This photo is from 1947 and shows Walt’s at the lower center, the intersection of St. George and Stiles St at the top and the trailer park at the lower left.




This is Walt’s and O’Keefe’s Miniature Golf at it’s original location in 1963:



This is Walt’s and O’Keefe’s Miniature Golf in 1966 after O’Keefe’s moved closer to Walt’s:



This is Walt's in 1957. You can tell by the building shadows that its mid morning:



I have a lot more photos that show the development in that area from 1931 to 2006. You can get these for yourselves by going to:

The miniature golf course became parking lot and the driving range turned industrial. O’Keefe’s Miniature Golf was located at the lower left of the parking lot.

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Oh, my gosh........  I can't believe I stumbled across this thread !!!
 
I used to visit my grandparents in the late 1950's - early 1960's in the trailer park  (mentioned above) just south of N. Stiles on St. Georges Avenue in Linden, New Jersey.
 
I was 6 or 7 years old, and plainly recall the minature golf course across the street !!
 
QUESTION:
If memory serves me correctly, on the East side of St. Georges Avenue (i.e. the same side as the golf course), and a couple of blocks North, there was an aluminum, silver Diner where my grandmother took me for breakfast and lunch several times.
 
Can anyone recall the name and location of this Diner?
 
Also, can anyone recall the "name" of the trailer park?  Would the local library have a phone book from 1957-1970 that would list the address and name of this trailer park?
 
Thanks so much for any information you can provide! 
 

Drove by Bubba's DogHouse in Lyndhurst, sorry to see the signs are gone, no one inside, I always enjoyed their fresh, made to order hotdogs & hamburgers.