# It's time to have a frank talk with you people **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [April 20, 2013, 4:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-to-have-a-frank-talk-with-you-people/656223 "2013-04-20T16:14:03Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2013, 6:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-to-have-a-frank-talk-with-you-people/656223/21 "2013-04-20T18:57:42Z")
Abels & Heymann frankfurters. ---
**Author:** ![tim314](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tim314/32/3468_2.png) [@tim314](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/tim314)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2013, 7:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-to-have-a-frank-talk-with-you-people/656223/22 "2013-04-20T19:30:34Z")
> [@bienville](#): > > I’m vegetarian but if anyone’s interested my favorite vegetarian brand for this kind of thing is Smart Dogs. Me, too! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Athena](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/35a633/32.png) [@Athena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Athena)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2013, 7:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-to-have-a-frank-talk-with-you-people/656223/23 "2013-04-20T19:40:06Z")
I’ve liked Nathan’s and Hebrew National in the past, but nowadays I’m a [Gilbert’s](http://gilbertssausages.com/sausages/froman) girl. ---
**Author:** ![salinqmind](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/3ec8ea/32.png) [@salinqmind](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/salinqmind)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2013, 7:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-to-have-a-frank-talk-with-you-people/656223/24 "2013-04-20T19:57:44Z")
We have the best natural casing hot dogs and cooneys on the planet made here in Central NY (Buffalo, Western NY, has their own). I keep hearing rumours our dogs are going to go national. Oh, they are scrumptious, the best! Nathans and Hebrew National will do in a pinch, but they are poor, overly salty B-listers in comparison. As for Oscar Meyer, Ballpark, or any other skinless thing, I suppose they’re good for filling up the empty stomaches of 8 year olds at a birthday party. ---
**Author:** ![Orr\_G](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ee59a6/32.png) [@Orr\_G](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Orr_G)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2013, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-to-have-a-frank-talk-with-you-people/656223/25 "2013-04-20T19:59:45Z")
Didn’t we just do this? Anyway, not too long ago I was craving a good dog, and my wife asked the local butcher what he recommends. Ambassador’s. I love 'em. The casings have a nice strong snap to 'em, and they are so juicy and tasty I can’t get enough. Never heard of them before, and I don’t know how widely available they are, but they are worth checking out if you can, IMO. ---
**Author:** ![stoplight](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ea666f/32.png) [@stoplight](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/stoplight)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2013, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-to-have-a-frank-talk-with-you-people/656223/26 "2013-04-20T20:04:46Z")
wrap it in a crescent roll with x sharp cheese and bake for 20 minutes, any dog will do ---
**Author:** ![Chronos](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chronos/32/134_2.png) [@Chronos](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chronos)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2013, 8:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-to-have-a-frank-talk-with-you-people/656223/27 "2013-04-20T20:10:37Z")
I don’t know much about specific brands of dogs, beyond that natural casing is best. But I do know that the absolute best condiment ever to grace a sausage is [Bertman Ballpark Mustard](http://www.bertmanballparkmustard.com/Products.htm). ---
**Author:** ![Speak\_to\_me\_Maddie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/58956e/32.png) [@Speak\_to\_me\_Maddie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Speak_to_me_Maddie)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2013, 8:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-to-have-a-frank-talk-with-you-people/656223/28 "2013-04-20T20:15:03Z")
> [@Capt\_Kirk](#): > > Please tell me the name and location of this restaurant. Fellow Houstonian here and I am craving a few Neunbergers(wish hope and beg). > > **Capt** Rudi Lechners on Gessner and Westheimer. Get the sausage sampler, the bratwurst is the one I’m referring to, but the Polish and knackwurst are also really good. ---
**Author:** ![DCnDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dcndc/32/2842_2.png) [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2013, 8:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-to-have-a-frank-talk-with-you-people/656223/29 "2013-04-20T20:16:49Z")
I don’t really have a preference. I don’t even remember the last time I had a hot dog. Being in DC, a chili half-smoke is the closest I’ll get if I’m in the mood for that sort of thing. ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2013, 8:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-to-have-a-frank-talk-with-you-people/656223/30 "2013-04-20T20:33:25Z")
> [@Orr\_G](#): > > Didn’t we just do this? I mustard have missed it. ---
**Author:** ![Capt\_Kirk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/779978/32.png) [@Capt\_Kirk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Capt_Kirk)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2013, 8:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-to-have-a-frank-talk-with-you-people/656223/31 "2013-04-20T20:40:00Z")
> [@Speak\_to\_me\_Maddie](#): > > Rudi Lechners on Gessner and Westheimer. Get the sausage sampler, the bratwurst is the one I’m referring to, but the Polish and knackwurst are also really good. Thank you **Capt** ---
**Author:** ![the\_O](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/eada6e/32.png) [@the\_O](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/the_O)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2013, 8:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-to-have-a-frank-talk-with-you-people/656223/32 "2013-04-20T20:57:13Z")
Dubuque brand, but I don’t know if they’re still being made. ---
**Author:** ![Grrr](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grrr/32/146_2.png) [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2013, 9:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-to-have-a-frank-talk-with-you-people/656223/33 "2013-04-20T21:43:07Z")
earl campbell hot links ---
**Author:** ![ThelmaLou](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/thelmalou/32/390_2.png) [@ThelmaLou](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ThelmaLou)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2013, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-to-have-a-frank-talk-with-you-people/656223/34 "2013-04-20T21:49:45Z")
> [@salinqmind](#): > > We have the best natural casing hot dogs and cooneys on the planet Um… “coneys”? Or maybe these dogs are made in the hills from those furry critters that wear little eyemasks. ---
**Author:** ![Drain\_Bead](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e47774/32.png) [@Drain\_Bead](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Drain_Bead)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2013, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-to-have-a-frank-talk-with-you-people/656223/35 "2013-04-20T22:04:15Z")
I’m not picky about brand, but natural casing is a requirement. Also, try putting natural casing hot dogs on the smoker for an hour. Holy moly, they’re amazing. ---
**Author:** ![Moe](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/moe/32/2972_2.png) [@Moe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moe)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2013, 10:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-to-have-a-frank-talk-with-you-people/656223/36 "2013-04-20T22:16:44Z")
> [@Chefguy](#): > > I mustard have missed it. Try to ketchup, will ya? ---
**Author:** ![Chefguy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/chefguy/32/138_2.png) [@Chefguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Chefguy)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2013, 10:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-to-have-a-frank-talk-with-you-people/656223/37 "2013-04-20T22:54:46Z")
> [@Moe](#): > > Try to ketchup, will ya? Oh, wise guy, eh? ---
**Author:** ![koeeoaddi](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/koeeoaddi/32/408_2.png) [@koeeoaddi](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/koeeoaddi)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2013, 11:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-to-have-a-frank-talk-with-you-people/656223/38 "2013-04-20T23:01:52Z")
[Trader Joe’s All Natural Uncured Chicken Hot Dogs](http://www.whatsgoodattraderjoes.com/2011/07/trader-joes-all-natural-uncured-chicken.html) No, really! ---
**Author:** ![Happy\_Lendervedder](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/happy_lendervedder/32/8488_2.png) [@Happy\_Lendervedder](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Happy_Lendervedder)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2013, 11:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-to-have-a-frank-talk-with-you-people/656223/39 "2013-04-20T23:11:49Z")
[Dearborn Brand.](http://www.dearbornsausage.com/shop/beef-skinless-franks-10-1-10-box/) And my real favorite Dearborn Brand frank are their red hots, which for some reason aren’t listed online. Those things will make your eyeballs sweat. ---
**Author:** ![Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bosda_di_chi_of_tricor/32/16845_2.png) [@Bosda\_Di\_Chi\_of\_Tricor](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bosda_Di_Chi_of_Tricor)\ **Post date:** [April 20, 2013, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-to-have-a-frank-talk-with-you-people/656223/40 "2013-04-20T23:36:26Z")
Oscar Meyer. I’ve been brainwashed by the catchy tune. [![](https://img.youtube.com/vi/HxiHHSJ_qco/hqdefault.jpg "Oscar Mayer Wiener Song.") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HxiHHSJ_qco) [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-to-have-a-frank-talk-with-you-people/656223.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/its-time-to-have-a-frank-talk-with-you-people/656223.md?page=3)