Hot Doggin in Montreal: Lafleur's

Just after Little Miss and I went to Top Dog, the whole gang motored up to Montreal for a family barbecue. Mrs. HDM and I decided to do a Hot Dog Story while in Downtown Montreal last Saturday before the cookout. We planned to do two more on Sunday, but unbeknownst to us at the time- Irene would quash that.

We stopped at La Belle Provence, a Canadian franchise that serves very good poutine (Mrs. HDM's favorite food). Unfortunately, the manager at La Belle Provence was "un sot" and didn't want us to film in his ristorante. What a DB. He was acting like the place was a five star joint or something.

So we motored to a Lafleur near where we were staying. They have lots of hot dog fare and good poutine too- I've actually done a Hot Dog Story there before. 

This location featured a fine patio dining area- perfect for a glorious Quebec morning.

The menu features a variety of fast food options, but "la specialte' de la maison" is a Michigan Dog. Frequent readers of Hot Dog Stories will know the history of Michigan Dogs from Marlboro hot dog truck operator Alan Archibald (a greater Montreal native) of Archie's on a Roll.

Lafleur's started on Avenue Lafleur in Montreal in 1951 as a Hot Dog Truck. In 1961, owner Denis Vinet built a permanent stand at the location and named the restaurant after the street on which it was located. Since then, they have grown to over 13 locations and over 200 employees. They make their own meat products and offer franchises. Lafleur is a true success story in the Hot Dog business. 

The proprietor of this Resto Lafleur was delighted to have Hot Dog Stories there- he was very accommodating and had lots of fun with it. We shot most on the story in French!

Mrs. HDM ordered up a Michigan Dog...

...and a poutine.

I added a Michigan Dog to the mix.

Mrs. HDM CHOWED DOWN!

J'ai

  MANGEZ BAS 

aussi.

Lafleur gets

TWO THUMBS UP!

Unfortunately, we were unable to get to a couple of other HDJ's due to time constraints and Hurricane Irene. We'll hit some other places up in subsequent visits- PROMISE! 

If you're anywhere in Quebec and you're hankering for a hot dog, stop by the local Lafleur and tell them "L'Hotdogman m'a envoye'."

Get the whole story on Hot Dog Stories.

A Hot Dog a Day Number Seven: Archie's on a Roll in Marlboro, MA

For the lucky seventh installment of my quest to eat a hot dog a day in July to celebrate National Hot Dog Month, I returned to an old favorite spot for lunch- Archie's on a Roll. Archie's is located on Simarano Drive in Marlborough, MA; he's open from 11-4, Monday through Friday.

Today was a quick stop- I have already covered Archie's on a Roll on Hot Dog Stories fairly extensively.

A friend of mine who works for the Vermont State Police emailed me and asked if there was any place to get a good Michigan Dog in these parts. Archie's is the ONLY place I know of and the Michigan Dogs are scrumptious. Owner Alan Archibald took over 4 years to perfect his recipe and he slathers his Michigan sauce over Kayem Old Tyme franks. Michigan sauce is a tomato based meat sauce with a hint of chilis and a sweeter back end than most chili/coney island type dogs. The stuff is all the rage in upstate New York and Quebec.

It looks delicious!

Time to

CHOW DOWN!

This is one  good hot dog!

Stop by and give Archie's a try and be sure to tell him "the Hotdogman sent me."

HAPPY NATIONAL HOT DOG MONTH!

Check out the video on Hot Dog Stories