Why Chicagoans Are Obsessed with Hot Dogs

The people have spoken. With nearly 90% of the vote, the audience has crowned the winner of our March Madness Ultimate Chicago food bracket as none other than the Chicago Hot Dog. The City Cast Chicago team (reacts to the results) and revisit an earlier conversation breaking down the Chicago dog’s origins, their favorite places to grab one, and if it deserves all the hype.

Spots mentioned:

• Jim’s Original
• The Wieners Circle
• Maxwell Street Grill
• Dan’s Hot Dogs
• Petey’s Gyros
• The Duck Inn
• Fixin Franks at Home Depot
• Vienna Beef Hall of Fame

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