UPDATE..Myrtle Beach Dog Tour.. W/Pic's..56K/W

CaptMorgan and I are going to do a mini hot dog tour of the area.

Granted, it is limited, but we thought we would have fun doing it.
If there are any Roadfoodies in the area that wants to join us, just drop either one of us a line...
We are also open to suggestions for places other than those that Jim has.
After that, we are thinking of moving on to other types of food here also.
Drop us a line and join us.
Dates are not set yet, so there is still time to have fun with us.
Of course, the camera will be along!

Jeepguy, are you going to be in town soon?

while Myrtle Beach is not known for hot dogs, we thought
it would be fun to give our opinions...I'm constantly
contacted from visitors about where to eat...so we'll
start with hot dogs...no one has ever asked me about that
but that's what I want to start with, lol...and move on.

Roadfood is alive!

So sorry I cant be there-have fun and and cant wait for the report!

Hey,
Good Luck on your mini tour!

Be sure to take lots of pictures to share with everyone.

Some sites to check and join, we want everyone in the country to tour their local hot dog joints!!

Hot Dog Nation Yahoo Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/hotdognation
Our MySpace page: http://www.myspace.com/hotdognation

HDK

Look out chili dogs... Here they come!

Wish I could join you! I know you will have a lot of fun.

looks like we have one more member who wants
to join us...Tara and I agree there's no way
we can eat 5 or 6 hotdogs in a day, so we'll
probably hit 3 joints one day, then the next week
hit three more...I'll post some of the places
we're going when I get home from work.

I'm here When are you thinkng? BTW Tara, i checked out Conway yesterday. Pretty nice d'town area.

Hello all ,

5 or 6 hot dogs in one day ?
You should join us on the Jersey Dog Tour one year , than you will see some serious hot dog eating .
Try 8 establishments with one or two eaten at each one . You are in double digits my friends .
In all seriousness good luck on your tour and loooking forward to a trip report .

Benzee

As one who has learned from long experience that a good hot dog is a scarce commodity anyplace south of New Jersey, I wish you folks luck in your Myrtle Beach tour - I sincerely hope you will find a good dog or two...

BTW: In the spring of 1960 we stayed at the Cadillac Motel in Myrtle Beach, a nice little place right on the beach, and we joined several clubs so we could get a cocktail before dinner every night, and enjoyed a lot of excellent sea food.. We returned to Myrtle Beach on a tent camping trip with our young boys in 1975 and the Cadillac was gone, booze was more readily available, and Myrtle Beach had turned into a Hell-hole of golf, campers, and national chains. About ten years ago we were driving down Rt 17 and thought to get lunch in Myrtle Beach - the place seemed to have devolved from a mere Hell-hole into the seventh level of Hell, so we drove on thru and found lunch somewhere down the road. It is a sad reflection on American life when you see what golf and national chains can do to destroy a once delightful place like Myrtle Beach.

Cheers, John

quote:

Originally posted by seafarer john

As one who has learned from long experience that a good hot dog is a scarce commodity anyplace south of New Jersey, I wish you folks luck in your Myrtle Beach tour - I sincerely hope you will find a good dog or two...

BTW: In the spring of 1960 we stayed at the Cadillac Motel in Myrtle Beach, a nice little place right on the beach, and we joined several clubs so we could get a cocktail before dinner every night, and enjoyed a lot of excellent sea food.. We returned to Myrtle Beach on a tent camping trip with our young boys in 1975 and the Cadillac was gone, booze was more readily available, and Myrtle Beach had turned into a Hell-hole of golf, campers, and national chains. About ten years ago we were driving down Rt 17 and thought to get lunch in Myrtle Beach - the place seemed to have devolved from a mere Hell-hole into the seventh level of Hell, so we drove on thru and found lunch somewhere down the road. It is a sad reflection on American life when you see what golf and national chains can do to destroy a once delightful place like Myrtle Beach.

Cheers, John

Jealous much?

Who licked the red off your lollipop?

What is it about this time of year that brings out the worst in people?

It's not just here, it's all over the web.

Disgusting.

lol, there's some truth...the problem is that all
these retirees have moved here and ruined a lot
of southern traditional dining spots....and many
say that those that remain aren't as good.

Regardless, we hope to find some good dogs, enjoy
meeting new people with similar interests, and have
some fun.

While there are lots of chains here, it's what the
tourists want. There is also excellent food here too,
both roadfood and more upscale. You just have to know
where to look. Tourists usually don't, unless they
visit this site.

Well said, Captain Morgan.

Yep, that's what it's all about - or is that the hokey-pokey?

Turn yourself about.

Well i just ate at Hog Heaven just S of Pawleys Island. I've been probably 12 times. Not a chain, but a cinder block dump. I'll admit they have the best fried chicken i've eaten- ever. I did the buffet with collards, great mac & cheese, slaw and some of their bbq pork (vinegar based and stringy) It's worth the drive from Myrtle for sure. Today NYE they're open- usually just thu-sat. Great place, but no hotdogs!

You're a long way from home on the holiday, jeepguy.
What's got you cruisin' about the southern nether regions?

I have a small place in Pawleys (in a Trust) so i'm here quite often.The weather 65-74* is phenomenal! As far as the hotdog tour goes, what's the plan? I saw "Deputy Dogs" in the Inlet Square mall- is that on the list?

Since you cant be reached via email, just call me at work at Long Bay..843-449-3361
extension 2001..
I will give you my cell phone number...
I will be off this fri and sat, though...
You in town for long?....

quote:

Originally posted by Benzee

Hello all ,

5 or 6 hot dogs in one day ?
You should join us on the Jersey Dog Tour one year , than you will see some serious hot dog eating .
Try 8 establishments with one or two eaten at each one . You are in double digits my friends .
In all seriousness good luck on your tour and loooking forward to a trip report .

Benzee

BURP

Roos.....What's the date?

quote:

Originally posted by Captain Morgan

looks like we have one more member who wants
to join us...Tara and I agree there's no way
we can eat 5 or 6 hotdogs in a day, so we'll
probably hit 3 joints one day, then the next week
hit three more...I'll post some of the places
we're going when I get home from work.

Could you not just bring a knife with you? Cut the 'dogs in half for the delicate eaters, and give half to each. That way, they can try all of the places.

A knife? A knife? Horrors! Why, the very idea of someone carrying a deadly weapon boggles the mind.

quote:

Originally posted by Michael Hoffman

A knife? A knife? Horrors! Why, the very idea of someone carrying a deadly weapon boggles the mind.

quote:

Originally posted by roossy90

Since you cant be reached via email, just call me at work at Long Bay..843-449-3361
extension 2001..
I will give you my cell phone number...
I will be off this fri and sat, though...
You in town for long?....
I've got a 2 something flight on Sat the 5th. Actually i've been here almost 3 weeks. This may or may not work out. But thanks for the info.

quote:

Originally posted by Oneiron339

Roos.....What's the date?

Not set yet....I will email Jim...And try to finalize the first one.


Looks like this Monday, tenatively....

ok, it looks like Monday...Roos, here's what I propose...

we start in Socastee at Hot Dog Queen.
The Hot Dog Queen
8724-D Hwy 707
Myrtle Beach SC 29588
http://hotdogqueen.us/

from a newspaper review

" All-beef frankfurters, pork wieners and Sabrett wieners are all available at this eatery that aims to take hotdogs to greater heights. I ate what I would call an ordinary or traditional hotdog with chili, onions, mustard and ketchup. The chili was good, but the wiener was just OK. It lacked bite. Pun intended. Anyway, it didn't take away from my eating experience because overall the hotdog was tasty."

this is a fairly new joint, but one of the few that actually is built around hot dogs.
Plus, the girl seems to be trying some wierd offerings similar to Jack's Cosmic
Dog outside of Charleston, which is a favorite of Alton Brown.


next I'd like to head to
Peaches Corner
900 N Ocean Blvd
Myrtle Beach
(843) 448-7424

which is the quintessential old school Myrtle Beach joint..by the beach,
decades of memories....most folks say they have the best hot dog in town.
However, they aren't answering their phone, so they may be closed in January..
plenty of joints here do.

If so, we'll head to Burkeys Grill
3901 North Kings Highway, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
(843) 626-2888
"Burky's Grill is owned and operated by Wayne Burkart former owner of G.D. Ritzy's. You will experience the same 1950's Soda Fountain atmosphere, and the same menu that you came to know and love at Ritzy's, only the name has changed! We offer fresh burgers, Sabrett's 100% beef hot dogs..."


and finally, Sams Corner...there are two locations...one in Garden City across
from the beach, and one in Myrtle Beach that we will visit. Both I believe are
still open 24 hours, and claim the title of best hot dogs in Myrtle Beach. Lots
of people tell me they used to be, but now they claim the service sucks and are
too expensive...not trying to influence Roos here, but we'll be the judge of that!

Looks good to me... I will have fresh batteries in the camera!
Hoping for no rain!
I did eat at the Sams near my work, and I wasnt enthused at all.
But I am willing to give it another shot.

quote:

Originally posted by jeepguy

I'm here When are you thinkng? BTW Tara, i checked out Conway yesterday. Pretty nice d'town area.

It is a nice downtown... did you get to eat anywhere there?...
THe Bistro is supposed to be really good. But they are closed on my usual days off!

There's hot dog joint in Conway we're going to hit
called Franks Place.

Also, in the local paper poll, the best dog winner
was.....Costco. I didn't really want to include them
and Sam's club because they are the anti-roadfood joints,
but I'll listen to discussion.