Play ball, y’all. Seriously.

Mustard, ketchup, relish, onions, kraut, chili…how do you like your dog? I’ve tried the Chicago-style dogs and think they’re great.

Usually, though, I’ll just go with mustard, though I can also do relish or, if I’m feeling particularly brave, onions. Ketchup, never. But The Wife always puts ketchup (and mustard) on hers, so go figure.

When I was growing up my father told me that the best hot dogs in New York were from Nathan’s. The real Nathan’s he said was out in Coney Island and he even took my brother, sister and me out there a few times. Mostly, though, when he was inspired to treat us, he brought us to the Nathan’s in Times Square.

Remember the spot?

[Photo Credit: Retro New York]

Serious Eats gives us the craziest major league baseball hot dogs of 2012.

Here’s an authentic welcome home after you’ve been gone for a minute. It’s not even that I need to eat a dirty water dog. I just need to see a stand with the words “Sabrett” printed on an umbrella to make me feel right.

Oh, baby. The good people at Serious Eats have a monster post up on the Chicago Hot Dog Experience.

 Doity Wahtuh Delights.

[Picture by Bags]