Howard 88, thanks for jogging my memory and John, wow, I think the more appropriate moniker for you should be "hotdog guru" rather than "hotdog guy"! I inhaled my last whiff of a Schickhaus Griddle Dog 30 years ago next month when I moved away from the Jersey shore. Through the years and time zones, I've eaten countless hotdogs in countless settings. Trust me when I maintain that no hot dog experience has ever matched sitting on a jetty next to the Long Branch pier and chomping on a Schickhaus dog! I'm a new member and this is my first post. I became aware of eGullet through the Chicago Chowhound Board where the locals wax rhapsodic about Vienna Beef hotdogs hidden under a mound of condiments like sport peppers, tomato wedges, babys*** mustard, celery salt, etc. Oh yeah, almost forgot the unforgettable sweet relish which is a shade of not naturally occuring neon green. No kidding! While reading these posts I just sigh. So imagine my delight when I log onto eGullet for the first time as a member and start reading about Schickhaus as well as Sabrett's and Nathan's! Sort of like listening to Chicago's Greatest Hits and someone puts on Tom Waits growling out Jersey Girl. Thanks!
