Slaw Dogs at The Varsity

For lunch today I selected an Atlanta fast food institution: The Varsity. The history of the The Varsity is long and boring, so I'll summarize:

• Started by a Georgia Tech drop-out in Midtown Atlanta
• Became and remains the world's largest drive-up fast food restaurant
• Visited mostly by tourists
• Responsible for more loose stool and explosive diarrhea than any other eatery in the Southeast

Sadly, I work in the stuffy northern suburb of Alpharetta, GA ("Alpharetta" is an old Cherokee word meaning "Democrats Not Welcome"). This is nowhere near Midtown Atlanta. Fortunately, The Varsity has spread its wings and opened up several satellite locations throughout Georgia, one of which is just a few miles from the office.

The menu here is relatively simple:

(Check out that sweet pony tail on the old dude in front of me. Rock on, brother.)

You may have noticed the "Slaw Dog". As The Mole explained last month, here in the South people will put cole slaw on just about anything: barbeque, pizza, oatmeal, you name it. Hot dogs are no exception. I decided to try two Slaw Dogs, with onion rings just for giggles.

I have to say "not bad". Well played, Southerners, well played.

Hot Dog Count: 11

Dog on...