January 20, 2008
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Hamburgers or Hot Dogs?
Any City, World
Hamburger vs. Hot Dog,
If you had to choose one.. Which would it be?Both are American classics brought over by Europeans back in the day. As we do with everything else, we took it on, claimed it, and made it into our own!
By Definition: (According to Wiki.. I love that site.. lol)
A hamburger (or simply burger) is a sandwich that consists of a cooked patty of ground meat that is fried, steamed, grilled, broiled, barbequed, seared or deep fried and is generally served with various garnish or condiments like ketchup, mustard, mayonaise, lettuce, tomato, onion, relish and cheese toppings, placed inside a sliced bun, often baked specially for this purpose, or pieces of bread or toast.
A hot dog is a type of fully-cooked, cured and/or smoked moist sausage of soft, even texture and flavor. It is usually placed hot in a soft, sliced bun of approximately the same length as the sausage, and optionally garnished with condiments and toppings.
The Hamburger
The Hot DogNow that we have all of the formalities out of the way.. Which can you live without? Which do you prefer and why? It’s not one of those timeless questions like “What is the meaning of life?” or “Why the hell can’t I make consistent contact with the golf ball?” (you know what I mean.. haha) I guess being in a country where you have no distinct cuisine, you’re left with only a few things to hold onto. France, Spain, Italy, China, Vietnam and even Mexico all have very defined food cultures. We’re left with the Hamburger and Hot Dog. lol
I would have choose the Hot Dog... It hits the spot for me! Especially on my many trips to NYC and to different ball parks and stadiums. It conjures a lot of nostalgia… So I pass this question onto you..
Hamburger or Hot Dog?
-btw, the photos are from the Comfort Diner and Nathan’s… those entries are on the way! And yes the burger and the hot dog were both really good! =)
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Comments (37)
hmm… I can’t pass an In n Out burger!
For me, it’s a 70/30 split in favor the of hamburgers.
I am much more a burger man.
burgers!! 100%. hot dogs are great, but i think of them more as 50% convenient (as in ‘i don’t have the energy to plan and prepare a real meal so i’ll just have a hotdog) and 50% yummy. a good burger is less convenient and more yummy!
Burgers unless I’m in certain parts of the world: Austin’s 6th Street or Germany/Austria/Poland… or even a good old-fashioned American BBQ where everything is grilled and toasted.
burger. definitely.
most times, burger.
but if you are ever heading north of nyc, you should try this place
http://www.superduperweenie.com/fairfield.htm
Since I don’t eat beef or pork, the Turkey Dog >>>>> Turkey Burger. So I choose Hot Dog.
ARGH!! Hambuger X 100 + 1 !!!!! Who can deny the homemade patty over smoked coals.
Hot dog is alright, but it’s too delicate.
Oh, btw, have you heard of David Bouley or even been to one of his places while you were in NYC?
Hamburger, no contest. I do love a great hot dog, but hamburger options are endless.
oh wow, that is a hard question. i eat more hamburgers but sometimes nothing but a hot dog will hit the spot…especially a seattle style one after a long night of drinking (or even just anytime, its that good)…i’ll take a hamdogger. its a new hybrid. lol.
deng it, now I want a burger….
=(
mmmmm both are the greatest creation man ever made when done properly….. Hot Doug’s in Chicago… although i gotta say ive had some pretty bad ass burgers…. Robuchons was one of the best of ive had… he served a truffle kobe burger mmmmmmmmmmm
hamburger definately
Hand formed hamburger… Mmm… No Contest.
Depends on where I’m at! I’m going to Austin foreal next weekend. Hot dogs on 6th!
hamburger!! if it’s in-n-out or fatburger with an egg… but those LA bacon-wrapped dogs are heavenly too…
I would probably have to go with a burger too. A burger you can dress up in so many ways. A good hot dog can really hit the spot too but it never fills me up like a great hearty burger
I would go with the hotdogs!
GOD I can’t even decide, although I’m leaning towards hot dogs. I could eat about 50 if they’re cooked over the fire.
why, BURGER of course!!!
i’d have to say burger. ^_^
hamburger! it’s my favorite (=
I love hamburgers more than hot dogs
sorry I don’t know anything about this mini business
that is such a hard choice. between Pink’s and Top Dog, or In-n-Out and Fatburger, it’s a hard call. I’ll vote burger since it’s fed me more times than the hot dog, but I just might want a spicy polish chili dog from Pink’s as my last meal on earth.
Hot dogs all the way. Comes pre-seasoned and juicy.
food is always fashionable in my eyes. =)
burger all the way!
Hotdog because I don’t like beef burger
I can’t choose >o<~
Mhmmm..burger…?
hamburger overall but i do have my “best wurst” cravings from austin.
hot dog … could eat those every meal, every day, for the rest of my life …
hot dog.
all the way:)
whatever. I defy the rules and say both – or – a hamburger made out of hotdogs! AMAZING.