A long time ago (1966), Jimmy Pionke began working at the original "Jimmy's", a Chicago-style Hot Dog and Italian Beef stand on the northwest side of Chicago that was famous throughout the city for "fast service, friendly staff and mouthwatering Italian beef, Italian sausage, gourmet quality Vienna all beef hot dogs, Polish sausage and fresh-cut deep-fried French fries." True hot dog aficionados know the difference between and love all those kinds of "hot dogs" and for Jimmy, it was the impetus for a life-long search for the perfect dog.
He visited ALL the great beef and sausage stands in the city and surrounding suburbs. Besides sampling A LOT of hot dogs, he also realized that these stands were not just fast food but were places where memories were made, where people met before or after events (or both!), where generations of families ate. The owners were hardworking, and had a sense of humor; the customers were from all walks of life and all ages.
In 2007, Jimmy and his wife, Pammy, moved to Bisbee, Arizona and opened their own hot dog stand, Jimmy's Hot Dog Company.
You can't miss Jimmy's Hot Dog Company- just look for the giant hot dog on top of the building!
The secret to a great dog, according to Jimmy, is using quality ingredients. The poppy seed buns are from Chicago, the veggies are all fresh, and the relish is homemade. It must make a difference since they've won dozens of awards, have numerous write-ups in magazines like Gourmet, and have a loyal, growing following of customers.
Jimmy's is known for their Chicago-style hot dogs and chili-cheese dogs. We opted for the Chicago-style hot dog which comes with mustard, onion, relish, tomato wedges, dill pickle, sport peppers, celery salt on a poppy seed bun. According to Jimmy, it's the best way to eat a hot dog!
Jimmy's Chicago-style hot dog... aka a flavor explosion in your mouth!
If you decide to check Jimmy's Hot Dog Company out, you can find it at 938 W. Highway 92 in Bisbee. Or ask any local resident.
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