Today's Restaurant of the Day - 11/07/06

Today’s restaurant of the day; Chez Lenard. Wow. Not only do the hot dogs look delicious but the proprietor Chad Cohen is pretty easy on the eyes.

I'll second that!!!!

I third it....

I can't comment on the looks of the proprietor because I got nauseous when I saw that hot dog with the "horseradish sauce". To put it delicately, it looked like something else to me.

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Originally posted by Pigiron

I can't comment on the looks of the proprietor because I got nauseous when I saw that hot dog with the "horseradish sauce". To put it delicately, it looked like something else to me.

Oh my.

He's Hot!!! I think the hotdog looks kinda gross with that white stuff oozing off of it.

I grew up in Ridgefield for at least 20 years, and to this day, a Chez Leonard is the best hot dog I've ever had. Chad wasn't the original proprietor of the cart. He and his wife took it over when the original gentleman, Mr. Mike Soetbeer, decided to retire. I interviewed him in sixth grade English class for a human interest project. Anyhow... For the last couple of years before I moved to Florida, I've seen Chad keep the tradition seamlessly. He's just as cool, nice, and funny as his picture may sggest :)

I'll never forget, when I was home sick with mono for two months in seventh grade, I had no appetite, until my mom offered to bring home two Chez Leonards, with spicy mustard and onions. That was the pattern for the entire absense. Ahhh memories.

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Originally posted by HotDogHead

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Originally posted by Pigiron

I can't comment on the looks of the proprietor because I got nauseous when I saw that hot dog with the "horseradish sauce". To put it delicately, it looked like something else to me.

Oh my.

EEEWWWWW!!!!!

and shucks, he has a wife!
well, he has a great smile, anyhow!

Am I suffering from CRS syndrome, or has he not been featured on RF before?

John

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Originally posted by John A

Am I suffering from CRS syndrome, or has he not been featured on RF before?

John

Hey! Who cares? I could look at him once a week.

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Originally posted by Greymo

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Originally posted by John A

Am I suffering from CRS syndrome, or has he not been featured on RF before?

John

Hey! Who cares? I could look at him once a week.

And here I'd been thinking you were a guy. Oh, wait ...

wonderful smile-wonderful food-what a combo!!!!

Now thats how I like my onions on a dog..
Chez Lenard can make me smile!

I know that the dogs served at Chez Lenard are Hebrew National with a collagen casing. I don't know if they are boiled or grilled. Anyone?

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Originally posted by John Fox

I know that the dogs served at Chez Lenard are Hebrew National with a collagen casing. I don't know if they are boiled or grilled. Anyone?

Boiled

Thanks. I know that the great majority of hotdogs served in Connecticut are the beef/pork blend. But there are some great all beef dogs to be had as well. Chez Lenard, although I haven't been there yet, serves what I know to be a very good dog. Over 90% of Hebrew National dogs are skinless, yet Chad Cohen is able to get his with casing. I have to travel a good ways to get these dogs for myself.

Another Connecticut hot dog joint serving a quality beef frank is Top Dog in Cos Cob. They use a natural casing Sabrett, which they grill. Definitely on my list for my next trip to Connecticut.

Hey John -

Don't you love the onions on roossy's picture ? LOL

I have no comment on either Chez Lenard or Top Dog.
Haven't been to either one of them.

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Originally posted by long dog

Hey John -

Don't you love the onions on roossy's picture ? LOL

I have no comment on either Chez Lenard or Top Dog.
Haven't been to either one of them.

Actually, that is the photo from Roadfood. I just inserted it there, so others can see it without having to go back to see what everyone is talking about.
Not sure what I like better in the photo.. Chef himself, or the dog.

Wayyyy to much onion on that poor doggie. You'll never taste the dog. Oh well, I rarely eat raw onions, I like 'em very well done.

MikeS.

Red onions are very mild, hard to use too many.

John