If you're craving Chicago-style hot dogs, I've good good news: Taste of the Windy City, a new restaurant in the north part of town, has just the thing. This new restaurant, replaces the defunct Great American Soup Company (I'll miss their soups!) at 1800 Freedom Road in Little Chute, which looks like it's sitting on Richmond Road (Hwy 47) just south of Highway 41. Phone (920) 735-2700.

I'm not a hot dog fan, but their Chicago-style hot dog (Vienna beef, tangy toppings, no ketchup) was outstanding. I'll try it again. Others in my family tried regular and chicken gyros, as well as a mushroom Swiss burger. All were good, though the burger could have used more sauce. Against my normal compunctions against deep-fried food, I allowed my boys to try deep-fried mushrooms and jalapeno poppers, and they were quite good (after separating the deep-fried coating from the delectable mushroom inside, of course).

I fed five people for $30. The hot dog was $2.89. Not the cheapest hot dog in town, but maybe the best. Frankly, my kids were amazed that I even tried one because I almost never eat hot dogs and typically prefer more vegetarian fare - but I dare to make exceptions for the Vienna 100% beef brand.