Well it’s a bit later than hoped, but the good news is Dirty Frank’s Hot dogs is still on track to open. I’ve gotten word there is activity in the space again and the owners are shooting for a Mid to late March open.
It’s safe to say even the best plans can hit snags given the enormous credit crisis the banks are facing (and thus consequently all small businesses that need any sort of credit). That and the numerous zoning restrictions and odd building shapes and histories downtown can make getting past the red tape a bit tough for the new entrepreneur.
The good news is there is now a myspace page that for upcoming news
http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=429835229
there is also a twitter account
http://twitter.com/DirtyFranksDogs
a webpage
http://www.dirtyfrankscolumbus.com/
a facebook account
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=53734101113
and they routinely update the thread on columbusunderground
Quite a few ways to keep tabs on the progress eh?
There is also a great writeup on the excellent food blog/blogger CMHGourmand back in November, here’s a teaser of what he has to share
” Several times per week people will ask or e-mail me – “When is Dirty Franks going to open?” My answer is: not soon enough. However, like a fine red wine, a fine red hot hot dog place needs time to age. Progress has been slow but sure, however the wait will be worth it.
Take the site of the former Queen Bee Diner. Then mix in the power of Liz Lessner and Harold LaRue as well as many others and you get Dirty Franks Hot Dog Palace.
Columbus has been waiting for a dining destination in the Red Brick District (south part of downtown). Dirty Franks aims to deliver in the form of hip hot dogs and comfort food at comforting prices.
The Palace is inspired by Liz’s love of Chicago style hot dogs. Liz and Tim Lessner spent their formative years in Chicago. Dirty Franks aims to bring the authentic tastes of Chicago hot dog and beef stands to our fair city. You will see elements of the other Liz Lessner Restaurants – Betty’s, Surly Girl, and Tip Top Kitchen and Cocktails but Dirty Franks will stand apart with a Chicago focused menu and some new twists on old favorites.
You will find this hot dog hot spot at:
248 South 4th Street
Downtown / Red Brick District “
Please go check out the rest at ,
http://cmhgourmand.wordpress.com/2008/11/17/hot-dog-daze-a-dirty-franks-field-trip/
There’s lots of great pictures and information. If you weren’t excited before you probably will be now. I know I’m hungry.
