Wiener and Still Champion
802 Dempster St.Evanston, IL 60202
Evanston
847-869-0100
www.wienerandstillchampion.com
Hours: Lunch: seven days; dinner: Monday-Saturday
Our Review
In a city blessed with so many Vienna Beef hot dog stands, Wiener and Still Champion stands out, both for its attention to detail and its creativity. The fresh burgers and Chicago hot dogs are among the best of their kind, but it's the more unique offerings that make the trip to this unprepossessing storefront truly worthwhile. The signature item is the Dippin' Dog, a corn dog handmade to order; a flavorful tube steak surrounded by a slightly sweet, crisp cornmeal batter. A large number of dipping sauces--including Argentine herb, garlic aioli, and curry ketchup, among others--go well with the Dippin' Dogs, as well as the hand-cut, double-fried skin-on French Fries. And don't tell your cardiologist, but Wiener and Still Champion also offers some of the best country-fried bacon you'll find anywhere. If the owner, Gus, is in the house (as is usually the case) ask him about any off-menu items he may be working on--you're likely to be pleasantly, greasily surprised.
Price: $
Past Events
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National Corndog Day
- Sat., March 19 2011
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National Corndog Day at Wiener and Still Champion
- Sat., March 20, 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. 2010
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