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Monday, June 16, 2008

Toronto has something better than New York!



I am happy to report that I have found something that is better in Toronto than in New York. It starts with H and no, it's not hockey.

It's hot dogs.

Hot dogs, aka street meat, are very good here. Yes, at $2.50 they are more expensive than the New York hot dogs, but Canadian hot dogs are so much better. A hot dog here is like a legitimate meal, and that's largely because of the toppings selection.

The street meat carts offer a lot more than ketchup and mustard. The Canadian carts put their American counterparts to shame because they all have little containers with relish, onions, olives, hot peppers, pickles and other pickled items I can't identify.

This is great for someone like me, who goes through 100 dilemmas on a daily basis. Here, I don't need to do any decision-making. I just put everything on. By the time I'm done, I can't even see the hot dog any more.

While Toronto street meat is typically enjoyed at early morning hours following a few alcoholic beverages, I am pleased to report that it tastes just as good during sunlight hours when one is fully sober.

It may not be as fun of an experience to order one, and you may not make as many friends waiting in line for your hot dog, but the street meat is just as good. Enjoying street meat in full sobriety also allows you to appreciate the uniqueness of the street meat carts, which carry original names such as "Mike's hot dogs" and include decorations such as greasy Canadian flags attached to old hockey sticks.

1 Comments:

Blogger Paula said...

There is an ultimate hot dog experience in Newfoundland though - they serve it with CHEESE!!!!

18.6.08  

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