Comments on: A Hot Dog Hunt in Valparaiso (Chi-Chi-Chi, Le-Le-Le)

By: ddd

ddd — Sat, 11 Sep 2021 05:43:31 +0000

I think it is Italiano because there is no “chucrut” (cabbage cooked in vinager) in it. You could also ask for a completo with cabbage cooked in vinager and this is not Italiano.

By: Mariana

Mariana — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 22:53:46 +0000

In reply to Fabio. Hi Fabio, We can't sell transgenics in Chile (fruits and vegetables). We produce some seeds, but only to export.

By: Daniel Noll

Daniel Noll — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:26:52 +0000

@Greta: Completos with green beans? Now that sort of sounds Brazilian. Thanks for tip on the chorrillana. Looking forward to heading back to Valpo one of these days and also checking into Vina — all on the search for the ultimate hot dog. Great to see you here. Thanks for your comment!

By: Greta

Greta — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:00:58 +0000

I love completos!! I too, am not a fan of hot dogs, but there is something to be said for something with all that topping. I’ve even had completes with green beans- it all depends on where you go… A great accompaniment for a completo is a a HUGE plate of Chorrillana (fries topped with eggs and onions and mini sausages- I’d say Valpo is more known for that and Vina is where the great completos hide)

By: Daniel Noll

Daniel Noll — Wed, 15 Jun 2011 09:03:09 +0000

@Roberto: Thanks for the tip on seafood. We enjoyed some nice fish and seafood in places like Chiloe, Coyhaique, and Peurto Natales. But “best seafood in all South America by far” — I think you might have some Peruvians (from places like Lima and north of Trujillo) who might challenge that.

For me, I’ll stay neutral. I just like to eat a good fish. And of course, a good hot dog.

By: Roberto

Roberto — Mon, 30 May 2011 23:19:09 +0000

Being from Italy and loving seafood, if you go to south of Chile, seafood and food have a whole new meaning. Incredible, best seafood in all South America by far.

By: Daniel Noll

Daniel Noll — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 04:54:16 +0000

@Kristen: Completo toppings are a bit overwhelming — and heavy, too.

Am glad that you enjoyed Chilean food. Cazuela, now that brings back some nice food memories. But pebre, now you’re talking my language — chopped, herbed, spiced salsa-like condiments are almost always a hit with us. (Pebre on a completo…now there’s an idea!)

By: Kristen

Kristen — Fri, 04 Feb 2011 20:57:12 +0000

Ah, completos! Of course I tried one (everyone living in Chile has to), but the toppings are a little much for one hot dog! I actually really liked Chilean food in general – it’s perfect for me because I don’t like spicy food. Empanadas, pastel de choclo, pebre, cazuela, and my favorite, torta de milhojas – so delicious!

By: Daniel Noll

Daniel Noll — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 01:10:31 +0000

@Anil: Glad you enjoyed it. Good memory…of something from the haystack of Twitter no less!

@Fabio: Sorry, I think you misunderstood my previous comment. I didn’t dismiss it. I just suggested that two other people (Naomi and Annie) had commented before you with the same answer. I then acknowledged the fact that you were Italian and living in Valparaiso. I don’t think that counts as a quick dismissal 😉 Cheers!

By: Fabio

Fabio — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:16:54 +0000

Hey Anil, this is Fabio from Famsterdam Life – I also tried to push the Italian flag colors explanation – with a touch of national pride of course 😉 – but my attempt was quickly dismissed!