Dog Days of Summer

Sam and I, having the discerning culinary palettes that we do, have found a top ten favorite restaurant in Chattanooga that we would like to recommend to you:  the Good Dog.

As you can see from the sign, this is a restaurant dedicated to the art of the hot dog.  Who knew that pimento cheese and hot dogs needed to go together?  In fact, had I ever really thought about pimento cheese at all before becoming a Southern Belle?  Truthfully, no.  I was woefully ignorant.  Happily, all that changed the second I walked into this happy place.

The decor is retro-fabulous with such crazy fun ideas as a condiment bar and cupcake displays.  Just the kind of hipster hangout that makes me feel cool without having to wear those skinny jeans that don't really seem to be working for my body type (may they soon be banished to a "don't" list in fashion-land--especially if I'm going to keep eating pimento cheese hot dogs).

 

Tough to decide who is the cheesiest in this shot

Sam is all about the french fries which are served in wax paper cones that fit neatly into holes carved into the table.   The best part are the gourmet ketchups in flavors like wasabi and curry, which is both our favorites.

If you don't already hang out there, you must give it a try.  And if Chattanooga isn't close to you, I think you should a.) come visit me and I will take you there--my treat! or b.) open your own retro hipster hot dog shop and watch the money fly at your face.  

My final photograph for you today is a window shot that I'm quite pleased with from my favorite Blue Skies gift shop right next door.  Don't tell anyone, but if you come visit me, I'll take you there also.  Try to resist this incredible one time, two for one offer.  Just try.