Uncle Franky’s

Close readers of this magazine know how we are obsessed with the Chicago-style hot dog. We’re pleased to report that The Wienery and Joey D’s have been joined by a serious contender in this life-sustaining work—and in the heart of sausage country, Nordeast! Uncle Franky’s is the real deal, working from the foundation of an authentic Vienna Beef dog, all the way up to the crucial celery salt. Several early sorties gave evidence that Franky’s minions were overloading the Chipico relish (that Day-Glo green stuff you learn to love), but we’re gratified to note that they’ve since adjusted the mix to allow the sport peppers and onions a little territory on the tongue. Even if you’re not partial to the Chicago dog, Franky’s serves a mean Manhattan chili dog, hamburgers, and—get this—an all-you-can-eat deal ($10 will set you up with your own wiener-eating contest). Maybe best of all, the French fries. We’ve never seen ’em like this—sort of the equivalent of ruffled potato chips, which lends more surface area to the fryer, and makes for a crispy snap. In other words, the fries snap just the way the hot dogs do, giving your whole lunch a kind of heel-click-in-the-air sensibility. A fiver plus change will get you a Chicago dog, fries, and a soda. Uncle Franky’s, 728 Broadway Ave. N.E.


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