"Nobody would go with me, every day I drive by this shack shaped like a friggen HOT DOG! And the dusty parking lot is full during lunch. And so, I went on my own.\n\nThe Good... Hot dogs!! However you want it.. I know nothing about Chi-Town dogs, but I loved the pile of goodness that was on these,\nFriendly owners that were willing to direct me through the maze, and were even happier to discover that I enjoy exploration with food.\nI'm not a fan of the fries... the times I've had them they were sort of limp.\nAnd the tamales were plastic wrapped and quite bland and mushy... perhaps thats a Chicago thing I dunno, but I like good Tex-Mex Tamales, and these weren't even close to good. Much less as good.\nAnd as much less as I hate to say it, the Gyro's are a bland abomination of dull.\nDont even try them, presliced, premeasured, microwaved, limp mediocrity.\nWith such a great beef sandwich and such to be had, they should just take tamales and gyros off the menu... no reason to ruin such a great menu with these things, just remove em.\n\nIt's a specialty dog, steamed, and served with kindness and family love.\nUnder a giant hot dog sign.\nAnd while in many ways I prefer Ted's grilled dogs, Higley has a definite place in my heart, and close to home.\n\nSo in closing, nothings perfect, but this place is simply awesome. Give it a try, and please support a local place! And support local people, you'll be a better person for it.\nAnd remember, if it's local, it's healthier for you! Really!"^^ . . "2"^^ . . "4"^^ . "2010-11-09T00:00:00"^^ . "6"^^ . . "0"^^ .