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| - The diner has been revived in many places, but the counter? The counter has almost disappeared from the American landscape.
Almost. But not quite.
Old Fashion Hot Dogs consists of a counter with 12 or 15 stools, enough space for people to to shuffle past those who have claimed those stools, and the grill.
If you're looking for fine dining, you're in the wrong place. But if you're looking for the best chili fries in town, a grilled cheese sandwich, or the titular dog (with chili, if you're wise), this is your place. A plate of chili fries consists of a three or four dozen thin, crispy fries and a ladle of thick, spicy chili. All for 10 bits - $2.50 for those of you not in the know. It's not a gigantic plate of food: it's just the right amount of food. And you aren't paying a Yuppie foodstamp ($20, for those of you not in the know) for more food than you need.
Bottom line? This is the place to go after an evening of drinking. It's not pretty, but it's tasty and cheap. You can show up in torn jeans, in a tuxedo, or in drag, and the guys behind the counter won't blink. Just tell them what you want. They don't care about your life story. Here's your food.
I haven't tried the breakfast menu, but it's a long list of fine, greasy food.
Brilliant.
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