I Got a Woody

Hot dogs are a classic American food; perhaps, the reason for its beloved taste is that it is connected to so many memories, cook outs, and ball games.

In Hartford, Connecticut on Main Street, Woody's specializes in hot dogs that you won't find in any ballpark. Instead, you'll find hot dogs that have pulled pork, cheddar cheese, and barbecue sauce or coleslaw and chili.




The inside of Woody's is really cool. The memorabilia is everywhere: Hartford Whalers, Toy Story, plaques, jerseys, beer...it's like the ultimate man's basement.

It was time to order. The Belly Busters got three dogs:

1. Dog with pulled pork, cheddar, and bbq

2. Dog with coleslaw and chili

3. Dog with peppers and onions

The actually hot dog is good (fried), the bread is warm and lightly toasted, but the toppings are the selling point. The coleslaw was crisp and fresh and combined with the chili, created a great contrast between sweet and hot. The dog with the bbq, cheddar, and pulled pork was featured on Man Vs. Food and it very good as well.

VERDICT: Here's the deal...the dogs are good, they truly are. But, if you're from Connecticut, the hot dogs are very similar to that of competitor Frankies. However, where Woody's has Frankies beat is the different, fun, and fresh toppings that kick the dog up a notch. Therefore, we would recommend Woody's not because the dog is mind blowing, but what YOU CAN DO with the dog is.

3 Belly Bustins out of 4