Last Saturday, I had my first Speed dog of the season.
Naturally, I made a quick report that all is well with Speeds to the Chowhound community.
Here's what I said, "What fun to introduce friends to Speed's. Today I witnessed the birth of four new Speed's Hounds.
Everyone loved their first Speed Dog and everyone finished them -- much to the surprise of a couple of us. I knew what I was facing so I skipped breakfast to save room!
We debated getting one steak sandwich to share but decided that would have to wait until next time.
The friends who went with us were Spike's Hot Dog fans and while they may still go there because it's close to home, they are now plotting ways to get to Speeds. We brought one back to a staff person in our building and he declared it 'Awesome!'"
The steak sandwich is a new addition to the Speed's menu. We'll try it soon and issue a report. Chef Gregg Gale said he added the steak for those times when a group of people arrive, and one person doesn't want a hot dog.
Here's the full view of my hot dog with everything.
Remember this is at least 8 inches long and weighs about half a pound.
Since they are cooked and dressed to order you can ask for a bit of char on the dog, or skip the onions if that is your preference. You can even ask for just mustard and relish as one young woman did while we were there.
If you're game, let the chef do it his way, with everything and experience the full measure of a hot dog as a work of culinary artistry.
Food Lovers, Here's The BostonZest Amazon Selection of the Day
I added this wonderful reference to my Kindle and my iPhone. We use the book at home and the iPhone version when we are out.
Here's my report on my first Speed's Hot dog.
http://www.bostonzest.com/2008/10/speeds-hot-dog.html
Details:
Speed's Hot Dog Wagon
Newmarket Square, Boston MA
(update: 5.26.09- look for the wagon at 40 Newmarket Square)
(One member of the Chowhound community suggested that you enter "70 Newmarket Square" to locate Speed's with your GPS system. When you arrive, look across the street to find the Speed's Hot Dog Wagon.)
Check their website for current hours.
You can phone to be sure they are there and haven't run out of hot dogs.
617-839-0102
Other Opinions:
Here's the recent Chowhound Boston word on Speed's:
http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/604705?tag=boards;topic-604705
Here's the yelp:
http://www.yelp.com/biz/speeds-hot-dogs-boston
