Encased meat fans still mourning the closure of Hot Doug’s have a new way to honor the dearly departed sausage shop. Honey Butter Fried Chicken will celebrate the the one-year anniversary of Hot Doug's closing by offering "The Doug Sohn" special, a culinary mash-up of two of the best foods in the world—fried chicken and hot dogs.
For five days only, September 30 through October 4, grab the hybrid dish that riffs on Chicago-style hot dog toppings. Green River pickled shallots, pickled Fresno peppers and cherry tomatoes, Half Acre beer mustard and celery salt top a fried chicken sandwich that is tucked into a poppy seed bun. If you stop by for lunch on September 30, you can tell Doug in person how much you miss his shop since he’ll be on-hand to kick off the special from 11am to 3pm.
Each sandwich is $8. Even better, $1 will be donated from every sandwich sold to Doug’s charity of choice, The Shriver Center. Still feeling generous? Join Doug as he co-hosts the Shriver Center’s Taste of Change on Thursday, October 8 at Salvage One, where local chefs will share their fare to help raise funds for the center’s work aiding people struggling with poverty. Participating restaurants include Hot Doug’s, of course, as well as The Dawson, RPM Italian, The Radler, Green Zebra and many more. Get a ticket here.
Gone, but never forgotten, grab a sandwich and toast to Doug while remembering all the delicious dishes you enjoyed over the years at his shop.