Trib Good Eating: Hot Doug's to reopen Labor Day

As sometimes happens, the Trib misses the forest for the trees: In a fluffy little article about what wines might be served with hot dogs, the real headline -- the reopening of Hot Doug's -- is buried halfway down.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/features/ ... eating-hed

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Note that I am not suggesting, not at all in a million years, that we be in line gratuitously early so that he's cleaned out within an hour or two of the doors opening. (Typically, for me, on a holiday "gratuitously early" means the big glowy flame sky orb is still up... but I'm going to try to make the effort.)

This is great news. I'll be there on opening day too. Hopefully he'll have my favorite "Duck Sausage with Michigan Cherries", but I'll settle for a Thuringer.

Hi,

Just in case you don't care to register, the salient information is:

Chicago Tribune wrote:Doug Sohn would choose a pinot noir to go with what he calls the "ba-sic dog." He is owner of Hot Doug's, a BYOB Chicago gourmet wienerie that was shuttered by fire three months ago and is slated to reopen Labor Day. Sohn prefers the style and price of pi-not noir from the Pacific Northwest.

Is anyone else at least mildly puzzled by the description of Hot Doug's as "BYOB"? I have never, ever, seen anyone drinking anything other than either HD's beverages or perhaps a bottle of water. Or should I just consider the source?

I sure would like to see Doug have his webpage updated with this kind of information - until then I'll just keep playing the wacky music.

I have to say, I haven't seen much sign of work there since a ladder was propped up against the upstairs window. Let's hope Labor Day is right.

Clipped from this week's "Dish" (nee Morsels):

Chicago Magazine wrote:Hot, but Not Bothered
Doug Sohn, owner of the recently burned down Hot Doug’s (2314 W. Roscoe St.; 773-348-0326), still wants to reopen as soon as possible in the original spot. Per Sohn: “The landlord is currently working on the rehab, but I’m also seeking new locations as well.”

Bob S. wrote:Clipped from this week's "Dish" (nee Morsels):

Chicago Magazine wrote:Hot, but Not Bothered
Doug Sohn, owner of the recently burned down Hot Doug

so guys, did this happen or not? i have a small wager going with a friend as to whether doug's is moving to my neighborhood ( humboldt park) or not. said friend apparently has heard many rumors.

It did not happen. There's no new news.