Notably, ketchup is never included — it's practically a culinary sin in Chicago to ask for it. While this is the traditional setup, some local variations may include grilled dogs instead of ...

I had agreed with the cliched sentiment But it’s a salad on a hot dog! That’s because, under the banner of the CD, I’ve ...

Ah, summer, the season for hot dogs. From local ballparks and backyard grills to the best roadside stands, you'll find a ...

And while ordering a Chicago hot dog shouldn’t make your palms sweat, there are some variations to consider: the char dog, which is grilled instead of steamed or simmered; and what some call ...

Windy City Hot Dog festival, running through Sunday at 4000 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Portage Park, has a variety of vendors offering traditional dogs ...

"Chicago-style hot dogs are an integral part of the Windy City's iconic culinary landscape," a representative from the restaurant chain Portillo's told Fox News Digital in an email. Portillo's is ...

Variations include the Cheesy Beef ... I got two dogs — a Chicago dog ($6) and a cheese dog ($6.50). I also added a random menu item, Chicago’s Original Pizza Puff, for $6.

There is no question that the Dog Day Afternoon version tasted better — call it the New York variation on a Chicago hot dog. But isn’t it cheating to slightly tweak a dish so on paper it read ...

Vienna Beef has a monopoly on hot dog stands, and they’ve become the taste of Chicago. However, other sausage makers do great work, so look out for variation. Eater maps are curated by editors ...