Saturday, November 30, 2013

Chris and Rob's Pullman Restaurant


Although I ordinarily do not eat  hot dogs, several days ago I mentioned to my son that I was hungry for a real traditional Chicago Hot Dog that I used to enjoy when living in Hyde Park, Illinois, during my single days. Son pointed me to this little gem of a neighborhood restaurant on west 7th Street in St. Paul. In 1949 an authentic pullman train was brought to this very spot and the first of many subsequent restaurants to follow was named "The Diner."  Two brothers from Chicago now own this popular neighborhood restaurant, which is filled with sports memorabilia from the Windy City.  Come back Tuesday, December 3rd, and I'll show you some of the decorations.
Posted by at

15 comments:

  1. Andy5:43 AM

    Wow! This is such a beautiful colourful and neat looking place .

    ReplyDelete
  2. Unknown6:08 AM

    So cool!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Janey and Co.6:47 AM

    There is nothing quite like a Chicago dog! I had one recently too (in Chi) Colorful fun place to eat one.
    You just missed my new post today...when you came to visit.!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Birdman7:59 AM

    I like these places. I think it's because I have a strange affinity to trains.

    ReplyDelete
  5. hamilton8:33 AM

    I've never had a Chicago hot dog, so don't know what makes them special. But I have been on trains and I know what makes a Pullman special - I'd love to check this place out!

    ReplyDelete
  6. TexWisGirl8:54 AM

    that's very cool!

    ReplyDelete
  7. Judy9:14 AM

    I would be lured in just by the fact that it's an old train car. It's nicely painted too.

    ReplyDelete
  8. Randy5:30 PM

    Looks like a fun place for lunch.

    ReplyDelete
  9. Kay6:10 PM

    This westerner doesn't know a Chicago dog! How was yours? Good, I hope?

    This looks like a neat place. I'll be pleased to see the interior.

    ReplyDelete
  10. RedPat6:44 PM

    I love the look of this place, Kate!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Kathy7:51 PM

    I love the old train car diners.

    ReplyDelete
  12. William Kendall9:05 PM

    This looks peculiar... which makes it all the more appealing!

    ReplyDelete
  13. Dave-CostaRicaDailyPhoto.com3:00 AM

    There is a Chicago dogs place in central Phoenix. I don't know what it is about Chicago hot dogs. Perhaps it was that city's past as the prime location for slaughterhouses. I prefer not to think about such subjects, after reading Upton Sinclair's The Jungle in high school. There is now a restaurant row of upscale restaurants where slaughterhouses used to be in Chicago.

    ReplyDelete
  14. biebkriebels5:13 AM

    That looks very nice, only a pity it doensn't ride :)

    ReplyDelete
  15. Charlestonjoan8:50 PM

    Fun spot! No harm in a hot dog - every couple of years or so. :)

    ReplyDelete

Thanks for visiting my blog; I appreciate it! Come back often!!

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)