Hank's Franks

"Need some excitement? Want to spice up your life but not with too much spice? Find a car, drive to Lodi, New Jersey, and eat a 'Hot' Chili Texas Weiner at Hank’s Franks. The hot chili isn’t actually very hot, but it is thick and savory, and will cost you exactly $2.94. The all-blue roadside stand has a handful of picnic tables out front, where regulars eat chili dogs at picnic tables under Sabrett-branded umbrellas. Get a spread so you can also try a hot dog with soft chunks of potato and tangy ‘Hot’ Italian Onions—also fairly mild. If you’re here with a group, order eight dogs. You’ll get a ninth one for free." - bryan kim, molly fitzpatrick, willa moore, will hartman

"Sitting on a tiny triangular sliver of land in Lodi, NJ, Hank’s Franks is a roadside hot dog stand with a handful of picnic tables out front, where regulars eat chili dogs under Sabrett-branded umbrellas. Open since 1959, this all-blue spot has a hot dog menu that taps out at $2.94. Get a spread of at least three, and make sure it includes a 'Hot' Chili Texas Weiner—their quotes, not ours, and it’s not very hot at all, but very thick and savory.  Get another dog with soft chunks of potatoes and a pile of sautéed onions, and one with something simpler, like mustard and relish. Or just order the Family Special: pay for eight hot dogs and you get the ninth one free. photo credit: Molly Fitzpatrick" - Willa Moore