Montreal hot dogs may either be
steamé (also
stimé), translated into English as "steamies", (a term briefly used by an Ontario chain affiliated with the
La Belle Province chain), which are fresh from the steamer and rather soft, or
toasté (referred to in English as "toasties"), which are grilled or toasted until crisp.
Toastés are slightly more expensive and less popular. In Montreal, hot dogs generally come dressed one of three ways: •
All-dressed (Montreal Style): This hot dog, usually a 'steamie', is topped with mustard, chopped onion, relish and fresh
coleslaw or plain chopped cabbage ("
choux" in French); however,
sauerkraut, or coleslaw of the creamy variety, is rarely used. An all-dressed hot dog typically does not include ketchup, which must be requested specifically. All-dressed can also just be mustard, onions and relish or even mustard, coleslaw and relish. •
Michigan hot dog: This hot dog is topped with meat chili sauce or spaghetti sauce. It can be served with or without diced onions and mustard. •
Whistledog: The hot dog is topped with cheese and bacon. This variation comes from
A&W restaurant . ==See also==