(I can't believe it's been so long since I posted here. Sorry!)
Conez & Coneyz: Louisville, KY
August 8, 2010
Yes, this was our one-year anniversary, but this wasn't our official celebratory meal (although going to a place that has nothing but hot dogs and ice cream is celebration enough for us). It was my second day in Louisville, and we decided to go to Conez & Coneyz for a leisurely post-church lunch. We had gone there for ice cream a few months earlier when we visited Louisville to look for an apartment, and we had been itching to try their hot dogs ever since.
By the way, don't you love the name of this place? So clever. Their slogan is "A place where hot dogs and ice cream have attitude," and they're not kidding. The hot dogs are delicious; and with the topping combinations they offer, you'd be doing yourself an injustice by ordering a plain one. Same goes for the ice cream. And if that doesn't make the place sound nice enough, we were greeted by Nadine, one of the owners, who actually remembered us from our first visit over two months prior!
Entree: Monte Cristo Dog
Ever heard of the Monte Cristo sandwich? It's a ham & cheese sandwich with French toast instead of plain bread, and it's often served with jam or preserves on the side. The folks at Conez & Coneyz have come up with a great twist on this old classic. It's a grilled Hebrew National hot dog, split in half and placed in a bun. Then, Swiss cheese is sprinkled down the middle. Finally, it's topped with "Kentucky proud" strawberry jam. It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory, plus the hot dog has a nice little snap when you bite into it (that might not be a big deal to most people, but I just get excited when a hot dog has it). Nadine told us that this item was originally created for kids, but it's become one of the most popular among adults. I'm not surprised!
Dessert: Eskimo Kisses Ice Cream
This is chocolate ice cream with shredded coconut and little chunks of fudge. Need I say more? I don't even really like chocolate ice cream all that much, and I thought this was great!
This has become one of our favorite places to grab a quick, tasty, inexpensive lunch. I don't think you'll be disappointed no matter what you order, so if you're ever in Louisville, stop in and treat yourself to a coney...and a cone!
