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Hot Doug's
3324 North California
Chicago IL 60618
(773) 279-9550
Chicago IL 60618
(773) 279-9550
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"Foie Gras and Duck Sausage"
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tdmstaff
"The foie gras and Sauternes duck sausage with truffle aioli, foie mousse, and fleur de sel is a melt-in-your mouth sensory overload in the best of ways. You may want to share it, and prepare to wait in line and pay in cash."
"The foie gras and Sauternes duck sausage with truffle aioli, foie mousse, and fleur de sel is a melt-in-your mouth sensory overload in the best of ways. You may want to share it, and prepare to wait in line and pay in cash."
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ZAGAT
Bear the line on Fridays and Saturdays for the duck-fat fries.
Bear the line on Fridays and Saturdays for the duck-fat fries.
Explore Chicago
When visiting this self-proclaimed ‘encased meat emporium’, be sure to sample Hot Doug’s other ‘haute cuisine’ treats, like fois gras mousse and the duck-fat fries.
When visiting this self-proclaimed ‘encased meat emporium’, be sure to sample Hot Doug’s other ‘haute cuisine’ treats, like fois gras mousse and the duck-fat fries.
Explore Chicago
A Chicago-style dog is a steamed beef hot dog with yellow mustard, bright green relish, onions, tomato wedges, pickles, sport peppers and a dash of celery salt, served in a steamed poppy seed bun.
A Chicago-style dog is a steamed beef hot dog with yellow mustard, bright green relish, onions, tomato wedges, pickles, sport peppers and a dash of celery salt, served in a steamed poppy seed bun.
Eater
Duck fat fries and encased meats? Somewhat of a no brainer. That 30-minute-plus wait every time? Totally worth it. [Eater 38 Member]
Duck fat fries and encased meats? Somewhat of a no brainer. That 30-minute-plus wait every time? Totally worth it. [Eater 38 Member]
Bravo
You can’t be a hot dog lover and not try this "encased meat ." With over 20 types of different combinations, you’ll die from a heart attack, but you’ll die happy. The last time I was there, I ate 11
You can’t be a hot dog lover and not try this "encased meat ." With over 20 types of different combinations, you’ll die from a heart attack, but you’ll die happy. The last time I was there, I ate 11
Travel Channel
The Happiest Words Ever Written: fries cooked in duck fat at Hot Doug's. – Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations
The Happiest Words Ever Written: fries cooked in duck fat at Hot Doug's. – Anthony Bourdain, No Reservations
Bravo
Hot dogs and sausages, of course. Any style without ketchup. Fried and cooked in duck fat. Friday's and Saturday's a must. -Roy Yamaguchi, Top Chef
Hot dogs and sausages, of course. Any style without ketchup. Fried and cooked in duck fat. Friday's and Saturday's a must. -Roy Yamaguchi, Top Chef
Time Out Chicago
Laden encased meats like foie gras and Sauternes duck sausage with truffle aioli, foie gras mousse and fleur de sel. For those, my friends, you still have to bide your time on the sidewalk.
Laden encased meats like foie gras and Sauternes duck sausage with truffle aioli, foie gras mousse and fleur de sel. For those, my friends, you still have to bide your time on the sidewalk.
Serious Eats
Order Duck Fat Fries. They are only served on Fridays and Saturdays and people line up for hours to get them.The distinct flavor of the duck fat adds a dimension to the starch of the fresh potatoes.
Order Duck Fat Fries. They are only served on Fridays and Saturdays and people line up for hours to get them.The distinct flavor of the duck fat adds a dimension to the starch of the fresh potatoes.
The Local Tourist
1. Bring cash.2. Bring friends. You will need them to talk to while waiting in line3. Share with these friends. Then you can try more.4. Don't tell any more friends. Those lines are long enough!
1. Bring cash.2. Bring friends. You will need them to talk to while waiting in line3. Share with these friends. Then you can try more.4. Don't tell any more friends. Those lines are long enough!
Brent S.
Enjoy Chicago's best encased meat.
Enjoy Chicago's best encased meat.
Mike S.
Order the duck fat fries (has to be on Friday or Saturday)
Order the duck fat fries (has to be on Friday or Saturday)
Buzz A.
Go on Friday for the duck fat fries.
Go on Friday for the duck fat fries.
Manbque
Go during the week for a shorter line. Although the duck fat fries are good, the sausage is king.
Go during the week for a shorter line. Although the duck fat fries are good, the sausage is king.
Yosh25
Some of THE most unbelievable hot dog's and sausages. The fries are unparalleled.
Some of THE most unbelievable hot dog's and sausages. The fries are unparalleled.
Travel Channel
If you want a more “exotic” hot dog, come here for hot dogs made with rattlesnake or kangaroo. Try the "Mountain Man," a sausage made of antelope, elk, buffalo and reindeer meat.
If you want a more “exotic” hot dog, come here for hot dogs made with rattlesnake or kangaroo. Try the "Mountain Man," a sausage made of antelope, elk, buffalo and reindeer meat.
Paige W.
Warm summer day, free afternoon, best encased meat EVER.
Warm summer day, free afternoon, best encased meat EVER.
Sandra H.
Foie Gras and Sauterne Sausage with Duck Fat Fries. Enough said.
Foie Gras and Sauterne Sausage with Duck Fat Fries. Enough said.
Evan
Chicago Dog... Everything.
Chicago Dog... Everything.
Yosh25
Go early to avoid the long lines. But it is worth it either way. Everything is amazing and the service is great. Fri/Sat. is fries fried in rendered duck fat. Do Not Miss!
Go early to avoid the long lines. But it is worth it either way. Everything is amazing and the service is great. Fri/Sat. is fries fried in rendered duck fat. Do Not Miss!
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