It is a well known, historical fact that entire wars have been lost because of German food. Throughout history, the German Army has pretty much had its way with its opponents until lunchtime. But after a typical repast of butterschnitzel (breaded veal fried in butter), kalbsieber mit zwebein und apfein (calves liver with apples), buletten (Berlin meatballs), a wurst platter, sprats, eisbein (pork knuckle), two kinds of kraut, a dumpling the size of your head, some strudel mit schlag, bier, und schnapps….remounting (a horse or a tank) became difficult to impossible. That’s when everyone from Marcus Aurelius to Napoleon to George Patton made their move.
Hamburgers, Hot Dogs….and Chili?
Just so you don’t think ELV’s gustatory grumblings are all about griottes, Gruyere and grenache (not to mention champagne, chanterelles and cerises…), here is an example of this weekend’s culinary adventures(?) so far.
As you can see, Chicago Hot Dogs on North Rancho Road is UNDER NEW OWNERSHIP, which, if experience is our guide in such things, means the food, ambiance, and service will change not a bit. (After all, the oeuvre of the Chicago hot dog allows for precious little in the way of creativity…)
You will also see an R-J “Best of…” sign in the window. Ignore it (as you always should). This place isn’t the best of anything.
Food For Thought on News 88.9 FM KNPR – Nevada Public Radio – AJ’s STEAKHOUSE
If the thought of reading 500 words on the subject is more than you can bear, click here to hear ELV memorialize AJ’s Steakhouse in the reverent, wistful and melancholy tones for which he is known.