I can bang on for hours about the ideal combinations of meat, the perfect cooking method, the multitudinous possible accompaniments and the side I'll take in the schism between proper cheese and the processed American slice (go for the slice, every day, ideally melted into the burger during the cooking). I'm not alone with this, in certain circles, the conversation on the perfect burger is one that can go on for hours.
Unfortunately, there's just not enough to play with when it comes to hot dogs... at the end of the day, the fundamental ingredient just isn't enough to get me excited. A good burger patty is something you can define, argue about, explore and worship. A good hot dog (rather than a sausage) is a bland smooth tube waiting to be doused in a supporting sauce.
Which is a massive shame for the Dogfather. A simply lovely gent by the name of Cooper who, with his dog Blue, travels South East London bringing the gospel of the gourmet 'dog to the masses. And boy does he do well with such an unpromising base.
The hot dogs are as promised, both beefy and juicy made from the finest quality purest meat, with a range of wildly, wonderfully original toppings ranging from the Mexican Elvis (pinto bean sauce, jalapeneos, cheese sauce and grilled onions) to the Snoop Dog (BBQ sauce, streaky bacon, green onions and cheese). The imagination behind these, I'm going to leave you to guess what's in the Cactus, the Collie and the Slum Dogs, is undoubted. The care and attention to detail behind them also unquestionable.
The pair of them are now regulars at East Dulwich's Northcross Road Market and have recently started appearing on Sundays at the recently reopened Rye pub on Peckham Rye. If you're in the neighbourhood it's well worth stoping by to say hello.
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