JIMMY BUFFS-NORTH ARLINGTON

Italian Hot Dogs are unique to North Jersey. They are the hot dog of my youth. Rumor has it that Jimmy Buff's invented them. An Italian hot dog goes on a quarter of a large roll of Italian bread (sort of a fat pita). The dog is grilled and then topped with sautéed onions, peppers and potatoes. You can also order a double, which is two dogs on a half a roll. That's an Italian Sausage Sandwich next to the dog. Same principle, but sausage instead of a hot dog. I actually prefer the Italian Sausage. The various greases pair off better.

There are a few Jimmy Buff's around North Jersey. I happened upon this one, in North Arlington.