My Search for Excellent Hot Dogs: Papa Gino's

Papa Gino's

     Lastly, for the moment, I had lunch at a Papa Gino's pizza restaurant, and when I saw hot dog on the menu, I thought, "let's if we can repeat this!".  So, when asked what I wanted, I ordered the hot dog and all of the specific ingredients to make the most excellent Chicago hot dog.  The waiter told me to sit down, he would bring it to me and I waited excitedly at my table.
     A few minutes later, over he came, holding this closed box made out of corrugated cardboard, making me to believe my meal was Fed-Ex'd in.
 With slight trepidation, I opened the box, peeked in and found what you see.  It was an extra long hot dog, and sprinkled with all chopped ingredients.  The tomato and pickles were all chopped underneath.  I tasted it and have to say, it didn't have much flavor.  I thought, "how could this be?", but it is true.  The fries were your average frozen fries, nothing special, but good.  My drink was iced green tea. So, my waiter came by and asked in friendly way, "How's everything?", to which I answered with a smile,  "It's fine", then to myself, "until I blog about this!"  There is no point telling him that his hot dog pales to a fine Chicago hot dog, or even Five Guys Burgers and Fries, or even to explain what makes a Chicago hot dog.
     My travels will bring me back to Chicago next week to visit with my sister-in-law and nephew and family friends, for the holidays and in honor of my late brother's birthday.  You can bet that I'll get to Portillo's again.  When talking on the phone last night, she asked if I had the melted cheese on my hot dog, to which I said no, so I may have to try out a different version!  I must also experience the authentic Chicago pizza again, will keep you posted!  To my audience, thank you for reading. Wishing all of you well.  Will be talking more about my art work.  Will be sketching in the airport and plane, will show what I produce!
Papa Gino's