At Home: Corn Dog Bites

Have you ever had days where you just want to eat like a kid?  Well Keith had that urge one night and I remember corn dogs were a treat you'd find at a carnival or fair.  A corn dog, for those that are not familiar, is a hot dog coated in a thick layer of cornmeal batter and deep fried in oil, although some are baked.  Almost all corn dogs are served on a wooden stick.  Who doesn't like meat on a stick?  I thought a more fun approach would be to use my mini muffin tin and make Corn Dog Bites for my next experiment of What Micky Eats...At Home.

Danny's Drive-In

Danny's Drive-In in Stratford, CT has been serving fresh fast food for nearly 80 years. In an effort to go green, they have modified their menu in the direction of more conscious eating with burger meat that is now "humanely raised and handled." Keith and I stopped for lunch here on our way up to Mystic, CT.

Ben's Chili Bowl

The first expansion of Ben’s Chili Bowl was in the Washington National’s Park, in 2008. The lines tend to get super long, so plan your attack strategically.  Enjoy a chili half smoke and all of your favorites at the Ben’s stands while watching a game this season. 

Box Frites

Box Frites is a Belgian-style frites stand with a menu of delicious and fun game-day indulgences. What began as a stand devoted to thick-cut Idaho fries paired with tasty dipping sauces, has evolved to include sweet potato fries, gourmet hot dogs, individual fried pies and more. Located in Nationals Park.

DC-3

Last date I was here: 11/19/2010

Restaurant: DC-3 (http://eatdc3.com/)

Location: Barracks Row

Total Rating: 3.3
Food: 3, Price: 4, Service: 3, Ambience: 3, Accessibility: 5

Summary: The newest adventure from the team that owns Matchbox and Ted's Bulletin, DC-3 brings various hot dog dishes from across the region. Closest Metro is Eastern Market.

This fun, casual spot is great for grown-ups and kids alike. Sample one of the 21 different hot dog combinations to satisfy that familiar craving or create your own. From the classic all beef frank to pork sausage dogs to the veggie falafel dog, DC-3 has something for everyone. The dogs themselves were decent, although Keith felt they could have been bigger. I agree, as there was extra bread on my dog as well. Also, the prices seem a bit high for just one dog. The veggie chili was good with hearty beans and vegetable flavor. Given that they just opened, service is still a little frazzled. But I am sure they will get into a routine flow soon.

What I ate:

California Left Winger

All veggie falafel "dog", served on a Heidelburg Deli bun with fresh avocado and tzatziki sauce

Frips

cross between French fries and chips

Veggie Chili

Plus Keith ate:

Lancaster Dutch Pretzel Dog

All beef dog, Heidelburg pretzel roll, sauerkraut, brown mustard