Regular Guy Grub (July 15, by Buddy Hurlock) Ever hear of Pizza Inn? Donatos Pizza? How about CiCi's Pizza? They're all national pizza chains, all well-established far and wide across the country, except around here. Even through the northeast, these chains don't have too much of a presence, probably because of the loyalty to all of the local shops.
Is it heresy to get any pizza from a Pizza Hut, or a Domino's, or any national chain? I don't think so. As I said in my recent pizza review, I pretty much like any pizza, and once in a while I'll frequent these places as well. The idea that there are other national chains out there that haven't made their way to Delaware (or the region) intrigues me.
Anyone, in their travels, ever have pizza from Donatos? Or Pizza Inn? How was it? Pizza Inn celebrates 50 years this summer. They have to be doing something right.
Also, tell me about some hot dog places in Delaware. Now, don't tell me about The Dog House or Deerhead or the Charcoal Pit. Clearly, these are places I know. I even know about the good "hot dog subs" you can get from shops like Capriotti's and Casapulla's.
What I want to know is, are there any good hot dog places out there that I've missed? Let me know, because I plan to put together a "hot dog showdown" in the near future, and I want to include hot dogs from all corners of Delaware.
Similar to pizza, there's rarely a hot dog I do not like. But just for a guide, I almost always have my hot dogs with only mustard. Once in a while, I'll have one with cheese or with kraut. But never, never with ketchup. Also, there's no need to suggest a hot dog from a convenience store (yes, I mean you, 7-11 and Wawa) or from a gasoline station.
UPDATE: I anticipate support for Jimmy John's. But unless I am completely persuaded, I want to keep the showdown within state lines.
UPDATE: Due to some vacation, my next Regular Guy Grub post won't be up until later on July 22. I'll be coming back from New York City, so I'll report on the pizza I had, plus some other details.
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i am in the sub shop business and have ben in caps and casapullas and have never heard or seen a hot dog sub. Let me know what is on it>
Jimmy John's isn't that great. I think people are blinded by the kitsch factor. And, in truth, there aren't any good hot dog stands in DE other than the ones you mentioned- Dog House, etc. You have to go to New Jersey or Connecticut to hit some of the best dog places in the country.
A "hot dog sub" is when they grill up two or three hot dogs and put them in one of their steak rolls. If you like hot dogs, you should try one. They'll dress it however you want.
Jimmy John's is great for a casing dog. And just because I see loads of DE cars in the parking lot, I'm going to say John's Doggie Shop on the Conchester in Upper Chichester - gotta go during the day though, no night hours. They used to have one in Wilm but don't know if its still there.
You're quite the gastrophile, Buddy. (For you Eagles fans, that means he likes food). I'm sure most of you thought it was a form of porn. Sorry to disappoint.
The place on the conchester is really good.
Pizza Inn is big in the Midwest. Used to eat at one in Illinois it was pretty good though not as good as Godfather's. Pizza in Ill. is different from Pizza in DE.
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