Tuesday, March 5, 2013

JJ's Red Hots

Rachel was over when she suddenly said "Do you want to try that hot dog place you've been talking about?" Umm yeah! I've driven by JJ's so many times, and I always tell myself to stop by sometime. Well tonight was the night. We pulled up and got a parking spot right away (bonus!) but that should have been a sign of what was to come. We were there at what should have been prime dinner hour, and there was only one other couple in the place - Hmm. 

After looking over the menu and asking about popular dogs with the woman behind the counter (you order at the counter and find your own seats), I settled for The Char Heel - Chili, Slaw, Diced Onions, Mustard with onion rings and Rachel got the Chili "Cheese Cony" with a chocolate shake. They also had a pickle bar which I hit up on the way to our booth. 


Pickled red onion, jalapenos, ginger carrots & cauliflower and carrot

Char Heel with onion rings & Chili "Cheese Cony"
Char Heel with onion rings


First Bite.

The pickles bar was by far the best part of the meal - and that makes me a little sad to say. I had such high hopes for this place! The dogs were good, just not great. Rachel's was burnt to a crisp (you can see in the picture above with our two dogs). I couldn't even tell mine had chili on it, and the slaw was flavorless. I think that was the most disappointing thing, the lack of flavor. The onion rings were good. A bit greasy, but at least they were seasoned and Rachel liked her shake. So not a total loss for the evening, but not a total success either. 

Honestly I was a little underwhelmed. I am not saying I wouldn't ever go back, however I wouldn't make it a first choice option either. Next time I have a craving for a dog, I'll go to Costco.

2 comments:

  1. Yeah costco so you can barf up the polish dog??? LOL! Love Val

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  2. Lol - I only get the plain hot dogs now! Lesson learned!

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