How the Great Depression Gave Chicago Its Hot Dog Style

This article is part of our Cocktail Chatter series, where we dive into the wild, weird, and wondrous corners of history to share over a cocktail and impress your friends. A Chicago dog is a rainbow served in a paper tray. A strict set of criteria rule the Windy City’s hot dog: It must be an all-beef frank enveloped in a poppy seed-studded bun topped with diced white onion, neon-green relish, a dill pickle spear, sliced tomatoes, pickled sport peppers, and a sprinkle of celery salt — and absolutely no ketchup. The article How the Great Depression Gave Chicago Its Hot Dog Style appeared first on VinePair.