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Redhot Ranch

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Red Hot Ranch
Restaurant information
Established2005
Owner(s)Barry Nemerow and Jeff Greenfield
Food typeChicago hot dog stand
Street address3057 N Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Other locations2449 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647


500 W 35th St. Chicago, IL 60616

Redhot Ranch (also spelled Red Hot Ranch) is a three-location hot dog stand in Chicago, Illinois founded by Barry Nemerow and Jeff Greenfield, who also founded The Wieners Circle.[1] They opened 35th Street Red Hots in 2005 on the south side of Chicago a short walk from White Sox Park. [2]

The stand is famous for its limited approach to the Chicago-style hot dog, its toppings departing from tradition by including only mustard, onions, relish, sport peppers and fresh cut French fries placed on top, known as a Depression Dog.[3]

The duo opened two more locations in 2014 that served a double cheeseburger modeled on the In-N-Out Burger.[4] The burger has been highlighted by Chicago Tribune for the #2 french fries in the city, and #12 best cheeseburger in the city,[5][6] the #3 hot dog in Chicago on Serious Eats, and the restaurant was a subject on Check, Please!, a television show dedicated to Chicago restaurants.[7] The menu is limited to hot dogs, hamburgers, french fries, fried shrimp, milkshakes, and a cod sandwich.[8]

References

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  1. ^ "Barry Nemerow, Jeff Greenfield of Red Hot Ranch". Chicago Tribune. 2015-01-07. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
  2. ^ "Our Story". Redhot Ranch Chicago. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  3. ^ Selvam, Ashok (2022-03-10). "An Eater's Guide to Chicago". Eater Chicago. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
  4. ^ "Barry Nemerow, Jeff Greenfield of Red Hot Ranch". Chicago Tribune. 2015-01-07. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
  5. ^ "Chicago's best french fries under $5 -- our 20 top picks after trying 106 restaurants". Chicago Tribune. 2019-04-25. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
  6. ^ "Chicago's best burger -- from dive bars to fancy hotels, one reporter tries 71 in search of excellence". Chicago Tribune. 2019-02-26. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
  7. ^ "Redhot Ranch | Check, Please! | WTTW Chicago". checkplease.wttw.com. 2020-02-21. Retrieved 2024-01-22.
  8. ^ "Our Menu – Redhot Ranch". Retrieved 2024-01-22.