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 Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this April 16 episode: Prolonlife.com/city — Use this link for 15% off Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

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