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This past Saturday, Laura & I ventured down to the East Village to check out Crif Dogs. We’d never been there, but had marked it on our list of places to try after reading about it in Time Out New York. It was quite a trek downtown and then a few avenues over before we finally found the infamous hot dog shop.
Crif Dogs is housed in a very small lower level establishment and the counter is all the way to the rear of the one room restaurant. The small room also contains 3 old school arcade video games. While we were there, the only music we heard was that of Sublime - taking us back to out junior high and high school days. All in all, a very laid back “don’t rush me or I’ll kick your ass” attitude to the place.
I ordered:
Good Morning - A Bacon Wrapped Dog Smothered with Melted Cheese & a Fried Egg
Spicy Redneck - A House Dog, Bacon Wrapped, with Chili, Cole Slaw, and Jalapenos
The Spicy Redneck was excellent, though not spicy enough for the likes of me. The Good Morning was good, but a little boring. Next time I’ll be sure to order extra jalapenos on the Good Morning Dog - or bring with me some spicy mustard (maybe both!)
She ordered:
Chihuahua - A Bacon Wrapped Dog Covered w/ Avocados & Sour Cream
Tsunami - A House Dog, Bacon Wrapped, with Teriyaki, Pineapple & Green Onions
All of our hot dogs were very good (albeit a little spendy for a hot dog) and we both agreed that it’s definately a place that’s worth going back to. You can check out their complete menu here on Menu Pages. And if you’re ever in New York and looking for the quintessential lower east side experience, check out Crif Dogs. Or if you’re in the city around midnight, hit Crif Dogs up from some of their infamous hot dog packages (aka Stoner Packs)
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Posted by: Nick Lindauer - Categories: Uncategorized
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Jodie on 3/9/2007 at 7:47 am said:
Nice Nick! Although did you have to make me feel old today? SUBLIME in middle school and high school???? Gheesh, I was so out of school by that time!!!!! Thanks alot Nick!!!
Ha ha ha, sorry! But I do distinctly remeber listening to them while flipping burgers and that was in high school.
Not to worry though, I’ll be another year older soon! 
Nick Lindauer on 3/9/2007 at 7:53 am said:
Ha ha ha, sorry! But I do distinctly remeber listening to them while flipping burgers and that was in high school.
Not to worry though, I’ll be another year older soon!
You know Nick, all I can do is just shake my head at you right now!!! Ya killing me Nick, just killing me!
They look like they no how to keep a Dog warm. What do you think Jodie
Looks good Nick. probably would stick with the “Chili Dog” with tons of Jalapenos little scared though that it says “secret chili sauce”
Big Dawg on 3/9/2007 at 8:26 am said:
Looks good Nick. probably would stick with the “Chili Dog” with tons of Jalapenos little scared though that it says “secret chili sauce”
Well if it is made with your Slobber Sauce it is all good!!!!
I love Crif Dogs, they make the best chili cheesedogs.
Jodie on 3/9/2007 at 7:47 am said:
Nice Nick! Although did you have to make me feel old today? SUBLIME in middle school and high school???? Gheesh, I was so out of school by that time!!!!! Thanks alot Nick!!!
At least he’s not making you feel senile- I’ve never even *heard* of ‘Sublime’ 
I was trippin’ through HS to the sounds of early Yes & ELP. Some REO & Head East also as they were making the transition to the big time from just local area ‘prom bands’.
Hey Nick, is this place located where the former “Scrap Bar” used to be? The surroundings looks very familiar.
Jim Campbell- StepUpForCharity.org on 3/9/2007 at 11:20 am said:
At least he’s not making you feel senile- I’ve never even *heard* of ‘Sublime’
Well Jim, Sublime was a grunge/punk band that grew in popularity in the 90’s. Typical story of the lead singer dying of an overdose from heroin at the ripe old age of 28 in 1996. The band went on, but it was really never the same in MHO.
Here is a link to a song or two to check it out! Now you can say you have at least heard of them!!!!
http://milooverdose.imeem.com/music/hrgHOUAc/date_rape/
http://myponytailparade.imeem.com/music/0zYXY9BA/santeria/
They have more songs, ones that I even like better from the 90s. OK, Jim there was your basic lesson in Sublime. Now you have heard of them!
Jodie on 3/9/2007 at 1:07 pm said:
Well Jim, Sublime was a grunge/punk band that grew in popularity in the 90’s. Typical story of the lead singer dying of an overdose from heroin at the ripe old age of 28 in 1996. The band went on, but it was really never the same in MHO.
Here is a link to a song or two to check it out! Now you can say you have at least heard of them!!!!
http://milooverdose.imeem.com/music/hrgHOUAc/date_rape/
http://myponytailparade.imeem.com/music/0zYXY9BA/santeria/They have more songs, ones that I even like better from the 90s. OK, Jim there was your basic lesson in Sublime. Now you have heard of them!
Oh, here is one more song. A duet with Gwen Stefani.
http://profile.imeem.com/1Nmyvo/music/LeUjyuYW/i_saw_red/
There ya go Jim. Schooled in Sublime!
Wow,
Jodie’s not just the official HSB recipe guru, but now she is also the HSB music history teacher 
chrisk on 3/9/2007 at 1:31 pm said:
Wow,
Jodie’s not just the official HSB recipe guru, but now she is also the HSB music history teacher
Only on the bands I like Chris K from the blog! I also know plenty about Blues Traveler, if you are ever curious. Went to the first few HORDE festivals too. But if you ever ask me about Tony Orlando, you would be out of luck!
Thanks Jodie,
Now I cant get that Santeria song out of my head 
its playing over and over
chrisk on 3/9/2007 at 1:57 pm said:
Thanks Jodie,
Now I cant get that Santeria song out of my head
Well it could have been “Caress Me Down”.
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Big Dawg on 3/9/2007 at 8:26 am said:
Looks good Nick. probably would stick with the “Chili Dog” with tons of Jalapenos little scared though that it says “secret chili sauce”
The only place in Phoenix for a good hot dog is ” Ted’s” hot dogs, they are from Buffalo NY, but still can’t make a good old chili, cheese, mustard, onion like they can in Detroit. The secret is in the chili, my favorite is Onasis Coney and Lafayette Coney, I eat there every time I visit.
Oh yeah, while I’m ranting, Phoenix needs a White Castle too !!!!
Arizona Jack on 3/9/2007 at 2:48 pm said:
The only place in Phoenix for a good hot dog is ” Ted’s” hot dogs, they are from Buffalo NY, but still can’t make a good old chili, cheese, mustard, onion like they can in Detroit. The secret is in the chili, my favorite is Onasis Coney and Lafayette Coney, I eat there every time I visit.
Oh yeah, while I’m ranting, Phoenix needs a White Castle too !!!!
mmmmm White Castle!!! Love those Jalapeno Cheese Sliders! YUM! Not to mention the Chicken Rings! Double YUM!
BUT if you want a really good slider you need to go to the orignal, White Manor in Hudson County on 1 & 9. Now that is a slider!!!!
Jodie on 3/9/2007 at 1:07 pm said:
Well Jim, Sublime was a grunge/punk band that grew in popularity in the 90’s. Typical story of the lead singer dying of an overdose from heroin at the ripe old age of 28 in 1996. The band went on, but it was really never the same in MHO.
Here is a link to a song or two to check it out! Now you can say you have at least heard of them!!!!
http://milooverdose.imeem.com/music/hrgHOUAc/date_rape/
http://myponytailparade.imeem.com/music/0zYXY9BA/santeria/They have more songs, ones that I even like better from the 90s. OK, Jim there was your basic lesson in Sublime. Now you have heard of them!
I saw the final Sublime show ever with Bradley Nowell in Petaluma, CA at the Phoenix Theatre (about four blocks from where I grew up). He aparently bought some bad heroin at the show and died later that night in San Francisco.
UPDATE==JJ’s SHOW INFO UP ON JUNGLE JIM’S WEB PAGE CHECK IT OUT IF ANY ? CALL ME. I WILL BE AT THE STORE ALL WEEKEND. THANKS EVERYONE BRET
ONE THING HUV OF FKS GET 1ST PICK OF BOOTH BY BAR #40 OR #41
Bret on 3/9/2007 at 5:58 pm said:
UPDATE==JJ’s SHOW INFO UP ON JUNGLE JIM’S WEB PAGE CHECK IT OUT IF ANY ? CALL ME. I WILL BE AT THE STORE ALL WEEKEND. THANKS EVERYONE BRET
I don’t need a 10 x 10 booth…… I need a 2 x2 booth and I’m willing to pay $25…. Can you hook me up bret?
Bret on 3/9/2007 at 6:00 pm said:
ONE THING HUV OF FKS GET 1ST PICK OF BOOTH BY BAR #40 OR #41
Hmmmm. I’m liking 40!
BLANE on 3/9/2007 at 6:28 pm said:
I don’t need a 10 x 10 booth…… I need a 2 x2 booth and I’m willing to pay $25…. Can you hook me up bret?
You can use my cooler for your booth. No charge, but you have to get the beers 
huvason on 3/9/2007 at 6:32 pm said:
You can use my cooler for your booth. No charge, but you have to get the beers
Will it fit in the booth?
Your package went out today…
Hmmm maybe I should get a booth just for the beer!
You package went out yesterday, a *very* special package
Jodie on 3/9/2007 at 1:22 pm said:
Oh, here is one more song. A duet with Gwen Stefani.
http://profile.imeem.com/1Nmyvo/music/LeUjyuYW/i_saw_red/
There ya go Jim. Schooled in Sublime!
Great! Thanks ma’am. Now who’s Gwen Stefani?
Gildo on 3/9/2007 at 5:06 pm said:
I saw the final Sublime show ever with Bradley Nowell in Petaluma, CA at the Phoenix Theatre (about four blocks from where I grew up). He aparently bought some bad heroin at the show and died later that night in San Francisco.
Would have never taken you as a Sublime fan there Gary! I should have known by the MANDALS!
Jim Campbell- StepUpForCharity.org on 3/9/2007 at 9:38 pm said:
Great! Thanks ma’am. Now who’s Gwen Stefani?
Maybe we need to have an auction for Jim to get an Ipod he can wear while picking peppers. Then again I only know because of 3 teenagers.
Jodie on 3/9/2007 at 9:00 am said:
Well if it is made with your Slobber Sauce it is all good!!!!
Now your making me hungry! How much do I owe you for the advertising 
!!!
Big Dawg on 3/9/2007 at 11:02 pm said:
Maybe we need to have an auction for Jim to get an Ipod he can wear while picking peppers. Then again I only know because of 3 teenagers.
Now your making me hungry! How much do I owe you for the advertising
You don’t owe me anything Dawg.
we will discuss payment options later…….:-)
Now there’s an auction!!! Now if we want to get super fancy we can get him a cell phone with Itunes, or an MP3 player, already built in so he can feel like he is multitasking with one item!
Jodie on 3/9/2007 at 7:47 am said:
Nice Nick! Although did you have to make me feel old today? SUBLIME in middle school and high school???? Gheesh, I was so out of school by that time!!!!! Thanks alot Nick!!!
Jodie, it’s not the age- it’s the mileage! But all that matters is that you’re young at heart- which you are!
The Wife on 3/10/2007 at 12:10 am said:
Jodie, it’s not the age- it’s the mileage!
Thanks Laura! But I just helped my daughter celebrate her 9th birthday today!!! NOW that makes anyone feel old!
Nick, you should check out Paul’s Place on the corner of St. Marks and 2nd ave. Unless you are already familiar with them. They have great greasy burgers! -Lars-
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Nice Nick! Although did you have to make me feel old today? SUBLIME in middle school and high school???? Gheesh, I was so out of school by that time!!!!! Thanks alot Nick!!!