We had another Diggin for Dogs trip this week at two more of Ct. finest stops. The first was Blackies Hot Dog Stand in Cheshire Ct. This is a local institution that is a throw back from a time gone by. It features counter seating, overhead garage doors that they roll right up in nice weather, classic dark pine walls, a Jukebox and a soda fountain.. The hot dog was ok. I did not think it was as good as I have heard. It had nice snap but was lacking any flavor of its own. The buns are fresh & toasted. Blakies does has a secret ingredient to make up for those short comings in the Hot Dog and that is their special homemade pepper relish which is fantastic. It is a bit spicy but not overpowering. I enjoy pickle and onion relish's so I am not generally strong on a pepper relish but theirs is the exception. I had one with mustard and relish and was left smiling ear to ear. I really wanted to order a second one but I new I had to leave room for the next stop. The relish here is such a big seller that they
produce it for sale in a jar so you can have it with your own stuff at home. We all know that any good road side stand will have root beer available as well but how about a birch beer on tap? Yes indeed they serve it and it is very good. This is a classic old school road house that is inexpensive and does not bother with all the extras. Burgers, Dogs, Milk, Sodas, Chips and Milk Shakes, thats it. If you’re driving on I 84 by exit 26 and have the time this is a stop that should not be missed. It is the only place I know of that is closed on Fridays and that is probably a throwback from their Irish roots of not eating meat on Friday.
The next stop was Capital Lunch in New Britain Ct There we each got a dog with mustard, onions, and the Famous House Sauce. Once again I thought the dog was a bit bland but the buns are soft and warmed. The star here is the sauce on the dog. The sauce is not chili or Coney Island style. It has a thick dark consistency. I was not personally overwhelmed with the "special sauce" I rate it as ok. I have been here before and order a dog the same way every time, Mustard, Onions and sauce but I just have not been able to develop that love for it like the locals do. I think it may be cumin that is added to the sauce. I am not saying it was bad but you must have to develop a taste for it. The Capital has been there for over 80 years and the locals just love it. The service is fast and friendly; it’s affordable and right in the heart of New Britain.
With all the dogs I have been yakin about I will try to slow down and experiance some other good stuff ....................If possible
produce it for sale in a jar so you can have it with your own stuff at home. We all know that any good road side stand will have root beer available as well but how about a birch beer on tap? Yes indeed they serve it and it is very good. This is a classic old school road house that is inexpensive and does not bother with all the extras. Burgers, Dogs, Milk, Sodas, Chips and Milk Shakes, thats it. If you’re driving on I 84 by exit 26 and have the time this is a stop that should not be missed. It is the only place I know of that is closed on Fridays and that is probably a throwback from their Irish roots of not eating meat on Friday.
The next stop was Capital Lunch in New Britain Ct There we each got a dog with mustard, onions, and the Famous House Sauce. Once again I thought the dog was a bit bland but the buns are soft and warmed. The star here is the sauce on the dog. The sauce is not chili or Coney Island style. It has a thick dark consistency. I was not personally overwhelmed with the "special sauce" I rate it as ok. I have been here before and order a dog the same way every time, Mustard, Onions and sauce but I just have not been able to develop that love for it like the locals do. I think it may be cumin that is added to the sauce. I am not saying it was bad but you must have to develop a taste for it. The Capital has been there for over 80 years and the locals just love it. The service is fast and friendly; it’s affordable and right in the heart of New Britain.
With all the dogs I have been yakin about I will try to slow down and experiance some other good stuff ....................If possible
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