tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332820739056189386.post4422195650352550441..comments2024-03-25T13:30:29.104-07:00Comments on MAD MEAT GENIUS: ANDY’S OAK-PIT CHILI DOGS Chilebrownhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02321501332367002893noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332820739056189386.post-69278260555309536282021-03-10T12:39:42.495-08:002021-03-10T12:39:42.495-08:00I remember Andy's Oak Pit quite well. I rememb...I remember Andy's Oak Pit quite well. I remember their burgers with fondness. To this day when I get a burger, it has to have lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickle on it just like those from Andy's Oak Pit. My late brother would always got a cup of chili along with his burger. I've only had chili as good as theirs in one other place, a little local place in Wyoming, which only the locals knew about, and which sadly, is no longer in business. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01437934289182740169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332820739056189386.post-16311141067673147422019-11-23T14:04:42.531-08:002019-11-23T14:04:42.531-08:00I was a 10 year old living two blocks up on Key Bl...I was a 10 year old living two blocks up on Key Blvd from Andy’s my paper route finished near Andy’s occasionally I would stop and get a<br />Hot dog at the patio window and order from Andy, He would lean down with his white cook hat and take my order I remember him being<br />A very nice man always pleasant this would have been circa 1955 ... Years later we moved from Richmond to Castro valley At this time<br />Of my life I was driving and back visiting friends in Richmond always stopping by Andy’s... I Remember one visit finding out Andy passed away and his wife gave me the news and then took my Hot Dog order... Wow what great memories... I continued visiting back after moving<br />From Castro valley to Danville at times took girl friends and wives ... Along one time with the second wife at the time went to the window<br />To order and found out the business had been sold to a Chinese man... Ordered up my Hot dogs for two , went back to the car to Eat<br />Took a bite tasted the change in the mustard... Went back up to the window told the man why did you change the mustard which he <br />Denied ... A few months went by stopped back by ,went to the window ordered my Hot Dog went back to the car to Eat took a Bite this <br />Time he changed the Hot Dog, Went back up to the window said to the man Why did you change the hot dog meat, He Denied again<br />Never returned ... Andy would serve it on sesame bun fixes like a hamburger but the Dog was cooked in the Oak— Became a fav for my kids~~~ And still make them the same way in 2019~~~ Thanks for the memories Andy & God Bless .Bobby Morris/ Nicholshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10887287244398208117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332820739056189386.post-27513605899344472972018-10-27T12:33:31.035-07:002018-10-27T12:33:31.035-07:00I'm confused. Isn't that a picture of Wand...I'm confused. Isn't that a picture of Wanda who was waitress for Andy's in the late 60s and early 70s?<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16375673773480252709noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332820739056189386.post-14564809827223858162015-07-06T19:04:27.338-07:002015-07-06T19:04:27.338-07:00Hello, my name is Robert Anderson. I am Carolyn...Hello, my name is Robert Anderson. I am Carolyn's nephew and the grandson of the founders of Andy's oak pit. I am thrilled to see that there are more folks out there with such fond memories of this wonderful place and great food. I was just thinking about making a pot of the chilli. the photos you have of my family are awesome. I wish the restaurants where still around for more to enjoy. thank you for sharing this with everyone.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14026423250034700956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332820739056189386.post-51292260952515246482013-12-27T20:16:09.591-08:002013-12-27T20:16:09.591-08:00Hello Brad Chilton, Did you ever meet Carolyn? I c...Hello Brad Chilton, Did you ever meet Carolyn? I can always drop your name and request. It did take us years of asking and begging. Drop me a line.<br /> Madmeatgenius@comcast.netChilebrownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02321501332367002893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332820739056189386.post-3803718305807527232013-12-26T09:28:06.543-08:002013-12-26T09:28:06.543-08:00I grew up eating at the pit ..the chili was always...I grew up eating at the pit ..the chili was always the best as were the hamburgers grilled over an open flame .. I wish you would share the recipe sooner than later ...this article was such a tease !!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03395791930096028262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332820739056189386.post-14665843288406890502013-12-23T07:09:05.614-08:002013-12-23T07:09:05.614-08:00Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl, Thanks. It sure was t...Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girl, Thanks. It sure was tasty.Chilebrownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02321501332367002893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332820739056189386.post-43557797431516068112013-12-22T13:26:53.585-08:002013-12-22T13:26:53.585-08:00The chili dogs look amazing! Dreaming of one right...The chili dogs look amazing! Dreaming of one right now.Pamela @ Brooklyn Farm Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05181507345380029703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332820739056189386.post-43774196309609293992013-12-22T09:12:44.892-08:002013-12-22T09:12:44.892-08:00Zoomie, Competition chili does not have beans eith...Zoomie, Competition chili does not have beans either. It all depends on what you like.<br /><br />Three Dogs BBQ, We did have Cole slaw on the side. You hit the nail on the head for this chili as a topping.Chilebrownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02321501332367002893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332820739056189386.post-33291196640310818082013-12-22T08:31:23.386-08:002013-12-22T08:31:23.386-08:00Hot dog chili should not have beans, IMHO. It it ...Hot dog chili should not have beans, IMHO. It it not chili for a bowl, but for a hot dog. That stuff looks good. You should be honored to get that recipe. <br /><br />Now, you should try a West Virginia Hot Dog: chili and cole slaw. The slaw has to have mayo in the dressing. Very good...Three Dogs BBQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02847143283779102007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332820739056189386.post-61818963725264770242013-12-22T08:08:57.674-08:002013-12-22T08:08:57.674-08:00No beans, huh? I make what I think is really good ...No beans, huh? I make what I think is really good chili, but it does have beans. In fact, now that I'm thinking about it, it makes me hungry - maybe I'll make some tonight.Zoomiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16474153316588551039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332820739056189386.post-8162918914872884952013-12-22T07:18:59.637-08:002013-12-22T07:18:59.637-08:00Greg, Maybe so, but not by this retired cow punche...Greg, Maybe so, but not by this retired cow puncher. How about chili dogs with a photo, booth?Chilebrownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02321501332367002893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7332820739056189386.post-60204469503508082012013-12-22T07:11:39.494-08:002013-12-22T07:11:39.494-08:00Wow! That is a great memory. I bet people at the f...Wow! That is a great memory. I bet people at the farmers market would line up with dollars in hand to buy those chili dogs. Just saying.Greghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08255032914854206547noreply@blogger.com