Another Hot Dog U Grad in the news

Re:Another Hot Dog U Grad in the news (ScreamingChicken)

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:44:06 GMT

At the end of last month I stopped in at Dr. Dawg for a late lunch/early dinner and was impressed not only with the quality of the food but also the people working there. It looked like they were all in their teens and maybe early twenties but they were friendly and courteous and filled my order quickly and accurately.

I was a little surprised that the background music was late '50s/early '60s oldies although I was there about the time Early Birds eat (4:15pm or so) so maybe the format changes later.

Brad

Re:Another Hot Dog U Grad in the news (chicagostyledog)

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:31:28 GMT

John Fox

Hey CSD,

When are you going to send one of your graduates to North Jersey?

John,

Be careful what you wish for. Last month I trained some students from Barnegat, who plan to open a stand and serve Chicago style and Italian hot dogs. I'll keep you posted.

CSD

Re:Another Hot Dog U Grad in the news (MilwFoodlovers)

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 06:58:27 GMT

Dr. Dawg's webpage http://www.drdawg.net/index.html mentions CSD aka Mark in the bio tab on The Doctor.
Nice looking web site and I look forward to visiting and trying that duck sausage.

Re:Another Hot Dog U Grad in the news (John Fox)

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 06:12:16 GMT

Hey CSD,

When are you going to send one of your graduates to North Jersey?

Re:Another Hot Dog U Grad in the news (BuddyRoadhouse)

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:48:34 GMT

Nice photos JRP! Interesting that Dr. Dawg serves his dogs packed with the fries in a box, ala Superdawg here in Chicago. Good looking grub!

Buddy

Re:Another Hot Dog U Grad in the news (chicagostyledog)

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:33:28 GMT

UncleVic

What the heck is a Green River Soda? Something local there?

It's my favorite pop. A regional, Chicago drink that I've been drinking for years. To be exact, over 55 years. I used to sell it in my dad's drug store as a fountain drink in a cone shaped, paper cup. It was a concentrate back then, that was mixed with soda water.

Re:Another Hot Dog U Grad in the news (JRPfeff)

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:55:45 GMT

Great link 6star!

Thanks.

Re:Another Hot Dog U Grad in the news (6star)

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:52:49 GMT

UncleVic

What the heck is a Green River Soda? Something local there?

This website will answer your questions:
http://www.dggpro.com/TheSodaDepot/browse.asp?page=415

Re:Another Hot Dog U Grad in the news (UncleVic)

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:46:57 GMT

What the heck is a Green River Soda? Something local there?

Re:Another Hot Dog U Grad in the news (chicagostyledog)

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:04:59 GMT

Dr. Dawg does a great job and I'm happy to see you enjoyed your first visit.

CSD

Re:Another Hot Dog U Grad in the news (JRPfeff)

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:28:21 GMT

My first mistake upon stopping at Dr. Dawg tonight was telling the Doc that Prof. Reitman sent me. Hearing that, Dr. Dawg wouldn't serve me until I signed the papers to open a franchise.

The place was jumping. There was a short line but service was fast, so fast that I didn't get a chance to examine the menu. I played it safe and ordered a Chicago with a Handful and a small Green River soda.

Here's another picture of the CSD out of the box. Vienna Beef perfection.

I reviewed the menu as I ate my meal. Next time I'll try a veggie tamale and chili cheese fries. But that will be at my own franchise.

Re:Another Hot Dog U Grad in the news (chicagostyledog)

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:40:58 GMT

Brad,

It's a 2.5/1-12inch skinless Polish that's angle cut in half and flat grilled, just like the original Fluky's. I ate one last Thursday with grilled onions and mustard. It was "fabulous!" Dr. Dawg is located just east of HWY 43 off HWY 151 on the left.

Mark

Re:Another Hot Dog U Grad in the news (ScreamingChicken)

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 23:30:10 GMT

chicagostyledog

His signature sausage is a jumbo Polish prepared on a flat grill with grilled onions.

Split or whole?

I have to make a trip to Green Bay in the next couple of weeks and I'll be in Appleton at the end of January. If I'm in no hurry and the weather cooperates a diversion to the east could be possible.

Brad

Re:Another Hot Dog U Grad in the news (chicagostyledog)

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 20:05:40 GMT

David Ross is a March 09' grad of Hot Dog University. Tomorrow will be at the grand opening of Dr. Dawg and we'll be there to join in the festivities and wish him the best. His signature sausage is a jumbo Polish prepared on a flat grill with grilled onions. His menu features fresh cut fries, with some Chicago and Milwaukee favorites...Green River, Orange Crush, and Sprecher's Root Beer. Tomorrow will be "Two for the price of one day."

CSD PhD Professor of Hot Dogs

Re:Another Hot Dog U Grad in the news (JRPfeff)

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 17:44:56 GMT

Brad,

Dr. Dawg is located in a very competitive area, just about every fast food franchise imaginable is there. So is our beloved Penguin Drive-in. Something has got to give. They can't all be winners in that smallish city.

Jim

Re:Another Hot Dog U Grad in the news (guspas)

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 14:33:23 GMT

Good for him.

Re:Another Hot Dog U Grad in the news (ScreamingChicken)

Fri, 18 Dec 2009 08:30:27 GMT

I found it amusing that he previously worked for Burger Boat, which despite the name is actually a shipbuilder and not a restaurant.

Manitowoc's an interesting choice for a test market.

Brad

Another Hot Dog U Grad in the news (JRPfeff)

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 18:20:20 GMT

CSD told me about this place on Sunday. Today the story is front & center in the online Milwaukee paper. Another proud graduate of Hot Dog University.

The difference between a $30 million yacht and a $3 hot dog isn't a big deal.

At least that's what David Ross, former president of Burger Boat Co., hopes in his new career as a hot dog restaurant owner in Manitowoc.

Saturday, Ross plans to open Dr. Dawg - the first of what could be a chain of Chicago-style hot dog eateries.

It's the latest venture for the entrepreneur widely credited for salvaging Burger Boat from bankruptcy and creating hundreds of jobs at the company's Manitowoc shipyard.

...

A Chicago native, Ross is passionate about hot dogs sold on the city's streets.

"I found that I became particularly aware of every nuance and detail that separated the good from the really great stands. I have my favorite places that I go to every time I visit Chicago. I will hit one, two or three of them depending on how long I stay."

His test marketing in Manitowoc, and a course in hot dog business management, led Ross to create Dr. Dawg.

The dog wagon had developed a cult-like following, with regular customers called the "Dawg Squad."