Modern Relish

"Modern Relish took over the last of 16 locations of Duk’s Red Hots in West Town. Duk’s was famously threatened by Disney attorneys angry about the stand’s original name “Donald Duk’s.” Modern Relish features the same staff with a remodeled space. They have veggie dogs and a modest patio where they’ll serve beer, wine, and boozy shakes." - Ashok Selvam

"Chicago has plenty of great hot dog stands, and Modern Relish is a new-old contender on the scene. That’s because up until December, it was known as Duk’s Red Hots—an iconic West Town spot for 70 years. The owners might be new (and so are the forthcoming patio and liquor license), but the hot dogs, burgers, and fries are the same." - john ringor, veda kilaru

"Modern Relish replaces Duk’s Red Hots with renovated interiors, a liquor license, and veggie options. Customers can grab veggie hot dogs, hamburgers, fried chicken sandwiches, and chicken tenders made with meat substitutes from Morning Star. The new owners, Tony Pagliuca and Angela Villanueva, want to open more locations. They’ve cleaned up the small patio and visions of a low-key Big Star might dance in some people’s heads, swapping whisky and tacos for boozy milkshakes and Chicago dogs. Beer, wine, and eventually boozy slushies will also be available." - Ashok Selvam

"Modern Relish, taking over the space of Duk's Red Hots, is set to bring new changes including an outdoor patio. The hot dog stand closed after an ownership change and the new owners have applied for liquor licenses." - Ashok Selvam

"Modern Relish, the replacement for Duk’s Red Hots, offers street food staples like Chicago-style hot dogs and Italian beef." - Ashok Selvam