Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Manny's Texas Weiners, Union


     This was an unexpected stop on the way back from New Jersey's first Meadery, only a few blocks away.  I opted to try the staple Texas Weiner which was a long (approx. 9") dog grilled nicely on a flat griddle.  It had a strong "beefy" flavor that was not overpowered by condiments.  The 6" roll allowed for the ends to be exposed providing 2 tasty treats!  The accompanying krinkle kut fries were also cooked to a krispy golden brown and were equally delicious.

     My wife opted to sample the double Italian hot dog which was tasty but there was not enough peppers or onions, even condiments.  It was drowned in thick chunks that fell off the sandwich at every bite.  The bread used was a 1/2 of a hoagie roll instead of the expected pita-style bread.  It broke apart halfway through eating the sandwich and the remainder needed to be eaten with a fork.

     Overall Manny's was a decent place to enjoy a meal.  The service was helpful & friendly and the food was a good value.




SeaPlex Dog House, Bayonne, NJ


Technically speaking, this hot dog stand is only in New Jersey for about 9 hours every 10 days...  The SeaPlex Dog House is aboard Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas.  This venue had a superior selection of wursts and were served on fresh baked rolls.  Aside from your typical grilled hot dogs, they offered knockwurst, Texas wieners and German apple sausage.  All were exceptional and the array of condiments were both complimentary and complete.  This quickly became a viable alternative to the many other cost-free lunch venues aboard ship.  Truly a surprising (and welcome) find!