23 June 2008

SCOOPER'S DRIVE-IN




1356 Prater Way
Sparks, NV 89431-0905
(775) 331-6221

Both shared the Mighty Mike, which is a "1/4 lb. all-beef hot dog, stuffed with cheese, wrapped in bacon, deep fried, served with mayo, mustard and onions." Both also shared the Bad Dog, which is "1/4 lb. Polish sausage stuffed with pepper jack, wrapped with bacon, and deep fried (also served with mayo, mustard and onions)." If you are anywhere near Reno, you should definitely make a stop here.

Eric: "Delicious."
**5**

Susan: "We cannot add anything to the description of this dog that would make it more appetizing--oh, except that you can get a really good shake with it."
**5**

SINBAD'S HOT DOGS





418 McCarran Boulevard
Sparks, Nevada 89431

Home of the steamed wiener, since 1979.

Rachel (Susan's niece!): Chili Dog With Cheese. Rachel looked at the dog on her plate, and after taking a deep breath, said, "All right, so how do I eat this? It's a very long dog." Her mom told her to get busy because she had a lot of dog to go. When asked about the rating, she said, "I haven't tried too many hot dogs, so..." and then she closed her eyes and took a deep breath, and said, "I think I"ll rate it a 4. Final answer."
**4**

Susan: Spicy Polish Dog. "I say it's Sin-GOOD's hot dogs!" The hot dog as a whole was not that great, but the meat itself was one of the best she'd ever eaten: "It snapped, and was really spicy."
**4**

Eric: Kraut Dog, with mustard and onions. "Delicious."
**5**

CASHMAN FIELD




51’s vs. Beavers Game
850 N. Las Vegas Blvd
Las Vegas, NV
(702) 386-7200

Susan: Chicago Dog. "Overall it's okay, but everything was cold; I would recommend buying some candied nuts from the vendor next door. Go 51's!"
**4**

Eric: Chicago Dog with extra sport peppers. "Seriously, sport peppers are so good. Also, there was some good people-watching."
**5**

Spencer: Stadium Brat. "It was decent, nothing special. I'd give it a 4. It's out of 10 right? It was slightly below average."
**2**

Jamaal: Chili-cheese Dog. "Surprisingly worth $5, delicious, and the ambiance was exciting."
**5**


We beat the Beavers.

CHICAGO BREWING COMPANY



2201 S. Fort Apache Road
Las Vegas, NV 89117-5704
(702) 254-3333

Both ordered the Wrigleyville Vienna Hot Dog, a “jumbo style hot dog, done the Chicago way.”

Eric: The hot dog did not come with sport peppers, but they are available upon request.
**5**

Susan: “I was depressed.”
**4**

NATHAN’S FAMOUS HOT DOGS




At the MGM Grand Food Court
3799 S. Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas
(702) 597-0131

It is not actually in the food court. It is tucked in the corner by the stairs, as if the one shameful thing to do in Vegas is to eat a Nathan's hot dog. Each ordered a hot dog. These hot dogs are actually very forgettable.

Eric:
**5**

Susan:
**3**

Jamaal: "Pretty plain, ambiance was not very interesting."
**2**

HOFBRÄUHAUS



4510 Paradise Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89169
(702) 853-2337

The Hofbräuhaus is more than just brats and beer. It is efficient German-style fun. Ingredients for fun: Noisy band; Frat-boy paddling; Boobs. Due to the long tables, you may have to sit next to fun (or not-so-fun) strangers.

Both got the HB Riesenbratwurst, described on the menu as “Very tasty and fun to eat! Giant Pork Sausage with Sauerkraut on French Bread, served with Onion Mustard.” It was very tasty.

Eric:
**5**

Susan:
**5**