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RICHMOND: Summer Night Market

are you gonna eat that? — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 16:30:11 +0000

The Night Market in Richmond, B.C. is a huge summer weekend event. Modelled after Asian markets where people can socialize and eat, eat, eat, this place is packed from the moment it opens at 7 p.m. til closing. It just shows there’s a big appetite for late-night destinations in North America.

The market has gotten [...]

CALGARY: Le Chien Chaud

are you gonna eat that? — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:18:10 +0000

In Calgary, we are blessed with not one but two fancy hot dog places, and they’re within walking distance of each other. I’ve posted about Tubby Dog before (here and here), so it was about time I tried the comparably cheekily named Le Chien Chaud.

Located in the Mission neighbourhood, the business’ mascot is Francis, [...]

CHICAGO: Windy city delicacies

are you gonna eat that? — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 05:04:05 +0000

This is a genuine Chicago-style hot dog. And it’s goooood. Savory and sharp, crunchy and soft, fresh and hot doggy.

The Chicago-style hot dog is all-beef, steamed or boiled, and served with mustard, relish, chopped onion, a pickle spear, tomato slices, sport peppers and a sprinkle of celery salt, all on a poppy seed bun.

But [...]

TORONTO: Sweet street meat

are you gonna eat that? — Sat, 18 Feb 2006 04:34:00 +0000

Pitch dark midnight, downtown Toronto, and 70 km/hr winds. But the comfort of the yellow hot dog stand beckoned. I have no idea what hours these guys keep but they always seem to be there when I need them.

A few drinks with friends and suddenly I needed a spicy Italian smokie. The corners of [...]