The
"Chicago Style" hot dog got its start from street cart hot dog vendors
during the hard times of the Great Depression. Money was scarce, but
business was booming for these entrepreneurs who offered a delicious
hot meal on a bun for only a nickel. The famous Chicago Style Hot Dog
was born! They'd start with a Vienna Beef hot dog, nestle it in a
steamed poppyseed bun and cover it with a wonderful combination of
toppings: yellow mustard, bright green relish, fresh chopped onions,
juicy red tomato wedges, a kosher-style pickle spear, a couple of spicy
sport peppers and finally, a dash of celery salt. This unique hot dog
creation with a "salad on top" and its memorable interplay of hot and
cold, crisp and soft, sharp and smooth, became America's original fast
food and a true Chicago institution.
And now the famous
Chicago Style HotDog has hitched a ride with the
Happy Hippie to the desert of Phoenix. So invite
the Happy Hippie to your
location or special event!