Super Duper Weenie

306 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, CT - (203) 334-DOGS

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Posted By Bette Blackwell on 8/3/2003 2:05:00 PM

My husband and I had the misfortune to move to Bridgeport, CT in 2001. I say that it's a misfortune not because we dislike Bridgeport - we love it. I only say that because we've developed an addiction to the tempting doggies served at Super Duper Weenie (or, as we call it, just plain "Weenie".)

Nothing's better on a sunny, warm, gently windblown summer's day than plopping down with a pair (or more) of Chef Gary's plump pups and a basket of still-sizzling hot fries. I must admit that I'm somewhat of a french fry snob. I only really like them when they are cut shoestring-thin, cooked crisp and to perfection: when they achieve that magical coppery-amber color. Weenie gets them just right. Shove a ton of 'em in a basket, sprinkle heartily with salt and pepper, charge me just 3 bucks and I'm in spud heaven.

As for the dogs, I've finally worked my way through SDWs sustantial hot dog menu: New Englands, Chicago, Dixie, Chicago, Georgia Redhots . . . oh, I'm hungry just thinking about 'em. These big, chubby franks are prepared my favorite way: split open and grilled (no deep frying for me - that's just plain wrong.) The grill adds just the right amount of crispness to that natural casing! Plop one in a bun with your choice of fixings: from SDW's menu board of selections or a la carte, add a basket of peppered spuds and a cool iced tea (add your own sweetener, if desired, AND you get a free refill!), head outside to one of the open-air picnic tables or sit inside - if you can get a seat - and watch Gary and his staff work their magic. If iced tea isn't - well, your "cup of tea" - there's the standard Coke, Boyan's sodas and a new shake maker. I recommend the black-and-white shake, myself. As for the dogs, I love them all, but I'm a big fan of a Georgia Redhot, but I replace the kraut with slaw. Its cool creaminess provides a nice counterbalance to the heat of the dog.

If I had to make one - okay, two - minor complaints, they are of a purely personal nature. I prefer yellow mustard to brown, since brown always seems to have horseradish in it, and I loathe horseradish. The other is that I prefer my hot dog buns the New England way: flat-sided, not round, and plunked on the grill until toasty. Again, that's certainly no gripe against SDW.

Nothing in this place sits around, except the customers. Hot dogs, Mighty Ity sausages, and burgers are cooked to order, not left lying under heat lamps, and your order of fries goes from tater to tasty in about 3 minutes. As if that isn't fresh enough for you, even the relish is made in- house from fresh cukes, peppers and spices.

SDW is a great place to grab a Saturday lunch, especially if you're looking to meet home improvement contractors, since they all seem to gather there for their own lunch: tree guys, fence installers, landscapers, house painters ... they're all here. Keep in mind it's a small place that is almost ALWAYS jumpin'. Don't plan on snagging one of the 6 or so parking spaces out from - play it safe and park across the street in the Syms parking lot. The short walk will do you good when you're stuffed to the gills!

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"What a Pair! Two New Englanders, topped with sauerkraut, bacon, mustard, sweet relish, and raw onion. The bacon is buried underneath the dogs, and the mustard is eclipsed by the sauerkraut and sweet relish."
Michael Stern

"Three sizes of French fries are available. This is a "small" boat. Fries are an essential part of the Super Duper Weenie dining experience."
Michael Stern

"Traditionalists miss the mobile truck that was Super Duper Weenie, but this new restaurant has all the charm and sass of the eatery-on-wheels ... and the same fantastic food. Note picnic tables at the far left. Since this photo was taken, they have been covered by a roof."
Michael Stern

"Locally-made Miller's-brand franks are split and grilled, ready to be bunned."
Michael Stern

"One of the great things to eat other than a hot dog: the Mighty-Ity. Short for "Mighty Italian," it is sweet or hot sausage with grilled peppers and onions and cheese on a Portuguese roll."
Michael Stern

"Super Duper Weenie recently added the capabability to make milk shakes. This chocolate shake is thick enough to support a straw. Strawberry shakes are made directly from pureed strawberries."
Michael Stern

"Chef Gary was lamenting to us that local ordinances have virtually eliminated neon signs from the Fairfield landscape. His sign is legal because it is behind the window rather than in front of it."
Michael Stern

"A close view of the Chicagoan shows how the split dog is laid upon tomato slices and is, in turn, topped with condiments."
Michael Stern

"This is a single order of onion rings ($2.50). It's not a huge quantity, but each one is a multi-bite item to savor."
Michael Stern

"The Monroe branch of Super Duper Weenie was especially convenient for me, being just minutes from my barn and therefore making it an ideal stop for a "hunt breakfast." I shall miss it!"
Michael Stern