Coney d'Concourse

Posted on August 25, 2008 08:35 by Michael Stern
Categories: Editorial | Travel Notes

National-Coney

I was sad when I got to the Detroit airport for a trip back east because I had spent all my time eating around Ann Arbor (not that there's anything wrong with that), leaving me no chance to enjoy a  Coney at Lafayette and/or American, the side-by-side weenie shops that have defined heartland Coney goodness for decades. Lucky me, my flight departed from the A Concourse, not far from gate 24, where National Coney Island has an outpost that starts serving the Detroit signature dog at 5am. Ah, bliss: a "Coney Special," which is a snappy little frank topped with chili, mustard, and onions, plus more spicy ground beef, all in a supersoft steamed bun. I had mine gilded with melted cheese. As is true of all classic Coneys, no single ingredient is great, but this is a whole package that completely transcends the ignominy of each of its parts.

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Comments

August 25. 2008 23:06

Oh Man!!! I just returned from a trip around Michigan (was in Detroit too) and never, never, never got my coney!! This means I need to make a trip back there. Loved Michigan.

Beverly

August 26. 2008 14:31

Well, at least you where able to get your REAL Michigan Chili Dog Fix before you left! Also nice report on Angelo's and Zingerman's Deli in Ann Arbor on Roadfood.com

UncleVic

August 27. 2008 15:16

That coney pic sent me over the edge!!! Can't find anything that looks that good here in Idaho. Unless someone knows something I dont!

Lonnie

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