Fat Johnnie's Famous Red Hots in Chicago, not to be confused with Johnnie's Beef in Elmwood Park, has made a name for itself. Located at 7242 South Western Avenue, in Chicago's Marquette Park neighborhood, in a no-frills shack that offers takeout only, it has been...in business for more than 40 years. Why deep dish or Chicago-style hot dogs or Italian beef when you can have a unique Chicago creation, a Mother-in-Law sandwich? Instead of a hot dog on a bun, you get a corn roll tamale covered with chili. If you want more toppings, add tomatoes and cucumbers. But Fat Johnnie's is famous for its hot dogs. Like the Red Hot on a poppy seed bun with mustard, relish, onion, tomato and cucumber. Or the Mighty Dog, a hot dog with cheese sauce, chili sauce, cucumber slice, tamale, tomato, onion and sport peppers. Or the Mighty Polish, the highest priced item ($4) on the menu, a tamale with Polish sausage covered with chili, cheese and everything on top. Other hot dog stands in the hot dog-happy Chicago area may have fancier trappings and bigger reputations but nobody, repeat nobody, produces a tastier product than Fat Johnnie's, which is open from 11 to 5 Monday through Saturday.More