hot doggedy dog

one day, wilhelm and i accidently discovered our shared love of hot dogs. since, we've been on a quest to find the best.



we've hit stands all around the boston area. from natick to dorchester, we've sat in diners and stood in canteen lines to sample goods.

to the mouth-watering $14 version offered up by the butcher shop to the $4 enormous dog with special secret sauce at speed's, we've had 'em all.

but wilhelm found mecca months ago in maine and passed these careful directions on to me.

Flo's Etiquette:
When you enter, make sure the door closes behind you (she hates it when there is a line and people keep it open :)

Don't try to order until spoken to first (lol!) She will acknowledge you by asking "how many dogs do you want?" at the appropriate time (her system is to put a whole batch in- she always remembers who is up)

Give a number of dogs- I would say at least 2, if not 3, per person. Only give a number- she will get back to you about how you want them made.

After she has total count from everyone and has started to steam the dogs she will come back to you and ask how you want them. This is critical: YOU WANT THE FLO DOGS (otherwise known as "special dogs" or "Hot sauce and mayo". It sounds gross but this combo is fantastic (I hate mayo myself but it is essential for this experience). Nothing else is needed and will only detract from perfection. (BTW- it also comes with a sprinkle of celery sauce on top).

Don't be suprised if there is a line.