{"id":6250,"date":"2017-04-20T07:00:40","date_gmt":"2017-04-20T12:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bestofswla.com\/?p=6250"},"modified":"2017-04-19T11:19:12","modified_gmt":"2017-04-19T16:19:12","slug":"botskys-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bestofswla.com\/2017\/04\/20\/botskys-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Botsky\u2019s"},"content":{"rendered":"

104 W Pujo St, Lake Charles \u2022 337-491-1155<\/em><\/p>\n

By Danny Garrett<\/em><\/p>\n

I\u2019m not sure you\u2019ve ever wondered what the mammalian symbol imprinted on Botsky\u2019s storefront and the restaurant\u2019s merchandise represents. I wouldn\u2019t blame you if you didn\u2019t. You were probably too busy enjoying one of their delicious hot dogs or hamburgers. If there were to be contemplation, it would be on the food, not elsewhere.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The symbol on Botsky\u2019s koozies and t-shirts is a \u201cjackalope.\u201d The animal\u2019s a mythical breed \u2014 half jackrabbit, half antelope.<\/p>\n

The creator of Botsky\u2019s, Michael Krajicek, thought it would be the perfect symbol for a hot dog restaurant, given the animal\u2019s unique features.<\/p>\n

Some might think a hot dog restaurant is a contradiction in terms. The hot dog\u2019s connotation is entwined with street or ball park food. Many would argue hot dogs should stay there. Krajicek disagreed.<\/p>\n

Botsky\u2019s is now under new management by the trio of Matthew McGlathery, Israel Lowery and Andrew Green (1910), which feels the same way. For them, hot dogs can be specialties, paired well with Steen\u2019s reduction sauce and \u201cCajunkraut,\u201d and with a local Crying Eagle brew to wash it all down.<\/p>\n

I considered the jackalope to be the perfect symbol for a vegetarian dining in at a hotdog restaurant. But that\u2019s the wrong move. A vegetarian or vegan eating at Botsky\u2019s needs to be normalized and stereotype-shattering, as members of this dietary group also reminisce of food served in the Astrodome, or \u2014 if they were lucky enough to travel that far \u2014 fare served on the Boardwalk at Coney Island.<\/p>\n

Now that hot dogs are being transformed into specialty items, count them in.<\/p>\n

Luckily, Botsky\u2019s has thought of vegetarians. They haven\u2019t been excluded from the process of enjoying a delicious dog with their fellow meat eaters.<\/p>\n

Of course, the vegetarian\u2019s meal is a little different \u2014 but in a good way. Botsky\u2019s offers the Smoked Apple Sage hot dog for vegetarians, or, really, for anyone who wants to switch their meal to meatless for dietary or religious purposes. We\u2019re still in the Lenten season, after all.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>The hot dog combines apples and sage in a foundation of Yukon gold potatoes topped off with a hint of hickory smoke. The idea comes from Field Roast, a Washington state company, that specializes in vegan sausage. Botsky\u2019s Smoked Apple Sage hot dog reminds me of another of Field Roast\u2019s sausages \u2014 the Mexican Chipotle \u2014 a spicy blend of smoked Chipotle peppers, Chili de arbol peppers, chopped garlic and sweet onions \u2014 all seasoned with cumin and oregano.<\/p>\n

Vegetarians shouldn\u2019t feel out of place at Botsky\u2019s in the first place. The original hot dogs were an amalgamation, a patchwork, of different meats \u2014 so vegetarians should feel right at home eating a diverse combination of vegetables and herbs in the shape of a link.<\/p>\n

The great thing about the Smoked Apple Sage hot dog is that you don\u2019t have to stop with the vegan link. You have your choice of bread \u2014 wheat or sourdough \u2014 and your choice of various vegetables and condiments to place on top. I\u2019d say, go to town. Be creative.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s much to choose from. For the vegetables: onions, avocado, Cajunkraut, mushrooms, sweet relish and jalapeno. For the cheeses: swiss, cheddar, mozzarella, pepper jack and feta.<\/p>\n

For the condiments, of course, you can choose your run-of-the-mill ketchup, mustard and mayo. But try mixing it up. Go with Creole mustard instead. Your condiments choice, at times, may be mood-dependent and hinge on what your taste buds crave at a given moment. Fortunately, there are still more choices when it comes to souping up your veggie dog: barbecue, sriracha, chipotle, teriyaki or Steen\u2019s reduction sauce.<\/p>\n

The other excellent quality about Botsky\u2019s is that vegetarians can eat more than their veggie dog. A side of sweet potato fries pairs well with the dog; Botsky\u2019s sweet potato fries are so fresh and lightly fried that you can still taste the sweetness of the original sweet potato.<\/p>\n

Botsky\u2019s carries many local brews, so you have more than a few beer choices that will combine well with your meal; these range from Crying Eagle to Ragin\u2019 Cajuns and from LA-31 Biere Pale to Parish Canebrake. Don\u2019t worry. Botsky\u2019s has Abita, too. And if you\u2019re searching for something non-alcoholic, Botsky\u2019s has Abita Root Beer, which you, as an adult, or the kids can enjoy.<\/p>\n

Finally, let\u2019s say you\u2019re at Botsky\u2019s and you\u2019re not in the mood for a hot dog. That\u2019s fine. Vegetarians can also order the fried egg sandwich on sourdough bread. Well done or runny \u2014 with cheddar or with Swiss \u2014 you can\u2019t go wrong with this comfort food. The sourdough bun is sweet and fluffy and slightly grilled; it\u2019s a beautiful and tasty composition in line with the fresh and textured fried egg.<\/p>\n

Botsky\u2019s is located on 104 W. Pujo St. It\u2019s open from 11 am-8 pm Monday-Saturday and 10:30 am-2 pm on Sunday. Stop in for a meal or order on Waitr.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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