Jason, I'm the guy who loves to travel around to different hot dog places. I live in Union, N.J. which I would put up against Chicago as the hot dog capital of the world. I've been to Hiram's and Callahan's and can tell you that one reason these places taste similar is that they use the exact same brand of hot dog. That would be Thumann's Franks for deep frying. This is different than their regular frank for grilling. The difference is that the one for deep frying plumps more; and contains semolina and another ingredient that the one for grilling does not. Both types are made from pork and beef and do not have the spicy,garlicky taste of a Nathan's, Best's or other all beef hot dog. They are called bologna sticks and Greekers. This type of deep fried dog is popular in North Jersey. The same Thumann's frank for deep frying is served at the following places: Callahan's, Hiram's, Goffle Grill, Rutt's Hutt, Libby's, Red Chimney, Eagan's, and others. All almost exactly the same in taste due to using the same brand and being cooked the same way, although I prefer Rutt's Hutt because they have varying degrees of cooking. In and outers are just put in the oil a little while, rippers are cooked till the skin breaks; (see Holly's website for a picture of these) wellers are very well done, and cremators are black. This place has a great atmosphere, and a restaurant section with a bar. There is a place in Hackensack that I have yet to try called the Dog House Grille that serves both the Thumann deep fried and the griller as well as boiled Sabrett's. Personally, I find the two different types of hot dogs (all beef kosher, or kosher style, and beef/pork) like comparing apples and oranges. People who like all beef usually look at the beef/pork kind as bland, while the people who prefer the beef/pork say that the all beef are too spicy/garlicky. I like both types although most of the time I prefer an all beef kosher style dog. Holly's hot dog page is excellent. Syd's in Union makes a high quality, charbroiled all beef dog supplied by Best Provisions in Newark. Jerry's in Elizabeth uses the same brand dog, but boils, then grills it for extra crunchiness. Both make the best dogs in the state in my opinion. For beef/pork or rather pork/beef (I believe they are usually 60%pork 40% beef) Galloping Hill Inn in Union, Max's in Long Branch, and Martell's in Point Pleasant make excellent dogs. I've found that the best pork/beef hot dogs that you can buy to cook at home are sold at Union Pork Store in Union and Schmidt's Deli and Meat Market in Clark. These 2 are 50% pork and 50% beef and are superior to the ones sold at three places I listed above. For the best all beef dogs to cook at home, nothing beats Usinger's from Wisconsin. Forgive the long post; hot dogs are my passion. Or one of them.