Patrick, Jorge and I went in search for dinner while at work last night. I suggested we try a new place since we always order from the same 4 places, so we trekked over to 39th St. and 8th Ave. for a joint called Mandler's Sausage Co. On the way there, we passed by Gray's Papaya and were tempted by the recession special. But we moved on, declaring that if all else fails, Gray's will be our backup plan. And it was a good thing we had a plan B because when we got to Mandler's, the shop was dark, dirty and well...absolutely deserted. There were a few photos of sausages and plate specials posted on the glass windows, but you could tell that the place had been shut down for whatever reasons why some places don't survive in the city. Anyhow, to Gray's we went without too much disappointment. Here we have it, two delicious hot dogs smothered in their onion sauce and topped with sauerkraut. I don't think I can ever get sick of these unless they tell me what they put in the dogs. However, Patrick did find a sign that said "100% beef" and the drink I always opt for is the Pina Colada, which they say is "all-natural." Whether or not these signs tell the truth, sometimes it's just better to not know what's in the food we sometimes love so dearly even if isn't gourmet or the latest trend.
Lesson of the day: Backup plans are the best.
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