Hot Dog Alert!

[KatieLoeb]

After my many visits to C-Town for the NRA show, I have been looking for this particular Polish hot dog. Well I finally found it. A 8 to 10 oz. all beef Polish hot dog. I am working it into my lunch menu, hopefully will have it complete by Tues or Wed. I have seen nothing like this anywhere in the tri-state area.

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Todd:

Is this going to be a "Chicago-style" dog? What's the preparation and toppings?

[Holly Moore]

A "Polish" is not usally served Chicago style. Rather it's grilled and garnished like a regular hot dog. I like mine with fried peppers and onions. Be good to see it here in Philadelphia.

[aaronwcpa]

According to Wednesday's Buck County Courier Times Casino Tony Goes in the Morrisville Shopping Center is now open, a couple doors away from Coney Joe's.

I suppose the world is big enough for two of anything.

I cam of age in Trenton and many years ago I ate at the Trenton Casino but it has been more than thirty years. I will have to try the place for the sake of my youth. Will also try Coney Joe's. I may offer my somewhat uneducated opinion.

[aaronwcpa]

I was buying bagels today near the new Casino Tony Goes and it is not open. Construction is in progress.

The sign announces "Opening Soon."

The place has been a long time in construction but anything built is always subject to delay.

[Jeff L]

I was buying bagels today near the new Casino Tony Goes and it is not open. Construction is in progress.

The sign announces "Opening Soon."

The place has been a long time in construction but anything built is always subject to delay.

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This news really puzzles me. Why would Casino open just across the river in Morrisville when their main store is just minutes away in Trenton?

Like I posted previously in this thread, I really like Coney Joe's Italian Hot Dog better than Casino's. I know it's not the holy grail of these types of hot dogs in that it is not deep fried ala north jersey style, but still a pretty good dog nonetheless imho. I don't like anything on my regular (non italian dog) other than diced onions and good deli mustard so I won't be trying their chili dogs or any other meat mix on top of the plain dog.

I will echo Holly's sentiment for a great top sliced and steamed buttered roll like they have in New England though. That would be perfect!

[aaronwcpa]

According to an ad in this morning's, March 1, Trenton Times Casino Tony Goes opens(opened) today in the Morrisville Shopping Center alcove, steps away from Coney Joe's.

Judging by the ad this place offers more than hot dogs. It has a chef, Nick LaCava, a CIA graduate, and BBQ Spare Ribs, Veal & Peppers, Rack of Lamb and other item are offered.

I will try the place in the next couple days.

[Jeff L]

According to an ad in this morning's, March 1, Trenton Times Casino Tony Goes opens(opened) today in the Morrisville Shopping Center alcove, steps away from Coney Joe's.

Judging by the ad this place offers more than hot dogs. It has a chef, Nick LaCava, a CIA graduate, and BBQ Spare Ribs, Veal & Peppers, Rack of Lamb and other item are offered.

I will try the place in the next couple days.

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Sounds like they're not sure what they want to be, although I do love veal and peppers. I might have to try it there.

[John]

There's a place on Lake Ave. in Colonia that serves a great Italian Hot Dog. It's called Mijo's Pizzeria and it's been around forever. Just recently I began eating their Italian Hot Dogs. I usually get these sandwiches from a place that specializes in them rather than a pizzeria because I like the pizza bread and thin sliced potatoes rather than a sub or hoagie roll and french fries or potato chunks, which is usually what you get at a pizzeria.

Mijo's is close to where I work, so when I'm in the mood for an Italian Hot Dog, it is one of my few choices. They do serve it on a sub roll, but the bread is good, and, as Holly observed,being served on a roll rather than pizza bread allows you to get everything (hot dog, potatoes and peppers) in one bite. I don't get onions on mine. They use Best's dogs as do almost all places. But these dogs are much bigger than the 12 or 10 to a lb dogs used elsewhere. Charlies uses 8 to a lb. Mijo's are even bigger. 6 or 7 to a lb. There are plenty of peppers, and the potatoes are small and blend in perfectly. As much as I like potatoes, peppers, and bread, these should compliment the hot dogs rather than overwhelm them. Everything is sauteed in a frying pan and tastes great. Perfect ratio of hot dog, bread, potatoes, and peppers. And it's a big sandwich for only $4.50. Everywhere else it's close to $6.00 for a double. With smaller dogs. Tommy's is now $7.00. Definitely give Mijo's a try.

[Jeff L]

  Actually when served on a long roll, as both places do, I'm thinking the Sabrett's dog from Coney Joe's and the toppings and grease from Casino Tony Goes.

So has anyone tried Coney Joe's loose meat burger yet?

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Well, my brother in law and I had Italian hot dogs at Coney Joe's Saturday for lunch and I have a new take on this dog and place. First, the guy behind the counter (partner) has as much personality as a slug. Trying to ask questions about the construction of the hot dog and specifically why they season the potatoes and he doesn't know anything except to say they put italian seasoning on them, duh!

On to the hot dog itself. It was a totally different dog than my previous visit. Also, there's just too much stuff piled on to this poor hot dog that it makes eating it very difficult to manage. I think Holly gets it right here. Use Coney Joe's large Sabrett dog and everything else from Casino to make the perfect (as perfect as Morrisville will allow anyway) Italian hot dog. Coney joe's peppers and potatoes don't hold a torch to Casino on this outing. I do, however like Coney's roll and the fact it gets some time heated on the grill too.

So Holly, they have a copy of Holly Eats taped to the counter with your four grease stains. I think it's time for another visit and perhaps one less grease stain imho.

[aaronwcpa]

I live five minutes from the place but I yet have to visit it, which I have been meaning to do since they opened several months ago.

The place appears to offer a full luncheon menu and appears to be quiet nice, unlike the original in Trenton.

Your visit has inspired me to eat there soon.

[Rich Pawlak]

I still think that overall Coney Joe's serves a better product. I've never encountered anything but friendly service and top notch dogs there. Can't say the same for the original Casino Tony's or, unfortunately, the new outpost in Morrisville. "De gustibus, etc.", I kn ow, but that's been my experience.

[Jeff L]

I still think that overall Coney Joe's serves a better product.  I've never encountered anything but friendly service and top notch dogs there.  Can't say the same for the original Casino Tony's or, unfortunately, the new outpost in Morrisville.  "De gustibus, etc.", I kn ow, but that's been my experience.

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Do you really like all that seasoning on the potatoes Rich? I think it totally destroys the hot dog. I've never had this happen with any other Italian dog I've eaten. I really liked my first one at Coney Joe and may go back to see if it was just an off day.

As to the guy behind the counter, I didn't say he wasn't nice just that he had the personality of a slug!

[Rich Pawlak]

I still think that overall Coney Joe's serves a better product.  I've never encountered anything but friendly service and top notch dogs there.  Can't say the same for the original Casino Tony's or, unfortunately, the new outpost in Morrisville.  "De gustibus, etc.", I kn ow, but that's been my experience.

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Do you really like all that seasoning on the potatoes Rich? I think it totally destroys the hot dog. I've never had this happen with any other Italian dog I've eaten. I really liked my first one at Coney Joe and may go back to see if it was just an off day.

As to the guy behind the counter, I didn't say he wasn't nice just that he had the personality of a slug!

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I find the staff there very enthusiastic, evangelical almost about their food. And I like the seasoning on the potatoes, onions and peppers, never found it to be overbearing. I really think you hit the place on an off day.

[Jeff L]

Kicking this thread up, there is an article in the local Bucks County Courier today which proclaims Morrisville as the place for hot dog lovers.

Apparently, the owner of Tony Goes claims that the New Jersey legislature proclaimed their "Jersey Italian Dog" the state's official sandwich. It goes on to say Tony Goes attorney's contacted Coney Joe's and warned them about using "Jersey Italian Dog" in their place. They changed it to "Pennsy Italian Dog" shortly afterward.

[John]

Tony Goes has some nerve. They'll warn someone about using the term "Jersey Italian Dog" but won't mention that they have been prohibited from using the term "originator of the Italian Hot Dog" which they tried to use, because Jimmy Buff's is the originator and has the legal right to that term.

I was to Casino Tony Goes last month. All wrong in my opinion. But then again, I'm biased to the original North Jersey style Italian Hot Dog. Tony Goes serves a Dietz and Watson beef/pork dog, which is a decent tasting dog, but does not belong on an Italian Hot Dog, which cries out for a spicy, kosher style all beef dog. The dog was good, the roll was very good, but together did not constitute what I look for in an Italian Hot Dog.