Nitpicky, I really do not think a Real Chicago Dog has to be purchased within the Chicago Loop or even within the city limits. For pureists like myself, it does however need to be simmered not chared, grilled, or even Fried. It is simmered and never boiled (period). The natural casing on the hot dog needs to be boiled so when it is bit into there is a little snap. Gold Coast's self proclaimed best Chicago dog HA! So many better places than Gold Coast.

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