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  1. 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.
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    White Manna

    I've never been to White Manna, but pictures and descriptions of it are similar to White Rose. The best burger I've had is at Gaffers in West Orange. They have an excellent cheddar cheese that they throw on top of it. The waitress says that the canned cheddar is actually better; moister. Some people eating at Gaffers actually told me that the Burgers at Barnacle Bills in Rumson are better. Have you ever tried them, Rosie?
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    NJ Hot Dogs

    Holly, Regarding the Thumann's franks, there is a difference between the franks they sell in the store for grilling, and the ones they send to the hot dog restaurants for deep frying. I'm not sure exactly what it is, but the ones for deep frying contain semolina and another ingredient that the other one does not have. The deep fried ones also plump more when you cook them. I have a deep fryer and have cooked both types. I have access to the deep fried ones because I know a distributor who delivers Thumann's products to a pizzeria that I frequent. You can buy them to take home at Rutt's Hutt, but you will have to pay about ŭ.oo per lb wheras they are sold at 2.99 per lb by the distributor. As for the Usinger franks, the only place I know of that sells them is F&B in Manhatten. This is a gourmet European fast food place. It only serves the beef and pork frank, and fries it rather than grill or charbroil. Better off cooking it at home. Interesting that a place in Philly might be serving them
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    NJ Hot Dogs

    I love hot dogs and trying the many places in N.J. I was lucky enough to be picked to go on the Star Ledger's Munchmobile hot dog trip. We reviewed hot dog carts and trucks. These places offer boiled hot dogs, which more or less taste the same, although some are fresher than others, and each place offers their own homemade chili and toppings. My favorite hot dog places: Syds in the Millburn Mall in Union. A spicy, natural casing charbroiled dog. Big, and expensive, but arguably the best hot dog in the state. Comparable to Papaya King and Katz's in New York City. Jerry's in Elizabeth. Uses Best brand frank, as does Syd's. This one is smaller, and only ũ.50 Boiled, then grilled for extra crunchiness. Best dirty water dog. Old Heidelberg in Keansburg. Grilled, all beef dog; I think it is a Nathan's Rutt's Hutt Clifton. Deep fried beef and pork hot dog. Thumann's brand made specially for deep frying. The same are used at Eagan's, Libby's Callahan's and Hirams. Max's Long Branch, Windmill, Long Branch, and Galloping Hill Inn, Union. All are tasty, beef and pork dogs cooked on a griddle. Tasty, without being spicy like the all beef hot dogs are. For hot dogs to cook at home, none are better than Usinger's Angus Franks. These are made in Wisconsin and can be ordered online. These franks won a nationwide taste test and were/will be served at the Olympic games. For German style beef and pork hot dogs, Schmidt's in Clark and the Union Pork Store in Union make the freshest and tastiest. If you need addresses to any of these places, contact me
  5. Did Poor Henry's brewpub and restaurant go out of business?
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