Hey guys,
I think I've found some pretty fun stuff for today's menu. We have a really good chicken apple brat. Kind of sweet, kind of smokey, all kinds of fun. I've also found an awesome bockwurst. This is a german pork and veal brat with parsley, chives a bit of sweet onion and some nice spices. Not hot at all but very flavory. Speaking of not hot, this is the opposite of that. I found a smoked chorizo that should help to get your scalp perspiring. Jalapenos, cayenne pepper, smoked very well. Chorizo, not just for breakfast anymore.
I also have all the other usual stuff, including pheasant today.
Colby will be on cart 2 at the 17th and California location today, tomorrow and Friday. So if you're on the east side and don't feel like walking to the clocktower you can find him on the plaza right there.
Thanks everyone, hope to see you on the street. And yes the mister will be working overtime today.
Jim

There will be hot dogs today! At least for awhile. We'll be open at 16th and Arapahoe, as well as our new location at 17th and California. Not sure if anyone will be around or anything. My unofficial poll yesterday leads me to believe that a good portion of you guys will be off galavanting around rather than working today. What kind of work ethic is that???
Oh wait, I try and goof off any chance I get. Haven't had too many chances lately but I'm saving up. Oh yeah, you can check out my inane outbursts on twitter these days. I will attempt to not expound on what kind of soap I like, and where I buy gas, just useful stuff. You know, what we have on Wednesday, if we're open, who's manning which cart, what I'm wearing...stuff like that.
Okay, enjoy your weekend, blow stuff up, stand a little straighter when you see our flag, and if you're downtown c'mon by.
Jim

Some of you may have noticed the mister I put in the tree. I installed this thing like 3 weeks ago, it has only recently been warm enough to be needed. Pretty freakin cool on a warm day...oh like today is suppossed to be. I'll be on the grill at 16th today, Chandler will be at 17th and California. New kid, new spot. We're there Wednesday through Fridays. I think we may have the credit card machine issues worked out. At least for now, I just received 2 new machines so one can only hope. Alrighty guys I hope to see you on the street.
Jim

Yup it is another Wednesday and at 16th and Arapahoe we'll be having some of our newest favorites. Rattlesnake pheasant jalapeno brats, freaking amazing. Duck cilantro sausages that are so rich and flavory you'll squawk. And Railyard Ale brats, made with you guessed it Railyard ale. Arguably one of the best ale brats ever invented.
We're also going to be at 17th and California today, so if you're east the hike is the least.
But were not quite ready for the "What the Wednesday" menu there yet. Usual menu items apply.
Hope to see you somewhere...wear something nice.

Off to work the Market this A.M.
Pretty nice little place for a Sunday morn. Good baked stuff, good waffles, and of course some whacky hot dogs.
1500 S Pearl St

So this has been kind of a busy week. Along with the usual Monday thru Friday stuff at 16th and Arapahoe we had a tournament, mostly a party, for the Keg Steakhouse down at the Kennedy Ballfields on Tuesday and Wednesday. Lots of food, lots of beer, lots of friendly people. Then Wednesday we were also set up on the plaza at 17th and California for part of a summer concert series. Grooving to the Kahuna Beach Party. During this party I was given the go ahead to set up there regularly Wed-Fri. This is awesome. We've been looking for a place to put the 2nd cart and I think this will fit the bill nicely. It is a nice big plaza, lots of tables and a bit more east up the street. Closer to a lot of you guys that make the trek all the way to Arapaphoe.
Today, I'm going to be set up for a Fatherhood Day event on City Park. Music, sunshine and a celebration on the park. Plus, you know reindeer brats. Good way to spend a Saturday.
Colby will be running the other cart over at the Forney Train Museum. It is "Big Boy" day. Big Boy is a big train. Apparently there aren't too many left in the world and we're lucky enough to have one here in Denver. Could be a great thing to take the kids to.
And Chandler will be at Kennedy burning dogs for a day long tournement. Looks like summer has hit. Thanks guys and I hope to see you on the streets,
Jim

Seems like a long time ago, but I do remember the day Salvador Dali died. He actually died the same day they executed Tim Bundy. There were reams of press about Bundy and hardly a thing written about Dali that day. So I wrote an obituary for him. Nothing much to do with hot dogs but here it is:

Adios Avidadollars

"Resurrection of the Flesh", "Couple with their heads full of clouds", soft clocks, crawling ants and grasshoppers, they are all still here, but somehow a little less vivid. Salvador Dali is dead. He died Monday. This is the first time in my life I have been without a living, breathing Salvador Dali making money, somewhere. I suppose he's still making money, for him that was an art that I'm sure transcends mere death.
The places he has taken me, from "The Faces of Mae West usable as a surrealist apartment" to the "First Day of Spring". I have seen the heart of "The Invisible Man" and the thoughts of the "The Great Paranoiac". Abraham Lincoln has never looked so good and Christ never more revered. Diamonds belong on golden flowers and I did indeed love Gala.
Slavador Dali taught me to see, to feel with my eyes. The world is alive with writhing clouds, ochre and white, clinging to a slippery sky, shadows are holes filled with skeletal horses, long deep kisses, and shamefully downturned faces. A mountain is a man with four faces and grasshopper eyes. "Millets Wheelbarrow" is more than a tool. Fish do more than just smell. And sex...livid with ants and women without faces. He scared me and excited me and provoked me with "Choice Treats for children" and you'd think he knew the Marqui de Sade.
Dali showed me perfection with "Leda Atomica".
My world goes on now with very little change. I'll never grow a long mustache, and the wild look in my eye is now more tame than ever. I won't wonder if he can make the dead branches of summer bloom anymore. Or how many Avidadollars he made this year. But when I look at the sky I'll see his brush pushing the clouds towards me from heaven. Any globe I see will be bursting with the "Birth of a New Man" and there'll always be a slight reflection of Gala, in every woman's smile.

Jan 23, 1989

So we'll be up at City Park today for the big "Get out of Doors" festival today (Saturday). There's like 90 vendors (ie: REI, places like that) There's going to be a climbing wall, fishing in the lake and hot dogs. Lots and lots of hot dogs. Then Karen and I will race up to Erie for the Vista Ridge Car Show and Block Party. This is our 3rd year doing that. It is usually really fun, with some cool cars and good music. And oh yeah, lots and lots of hot dogs. On Sunday we're at the South Pearl Street Farmers Market. This is a really nice market. If you haven't been there check it out, it's at about 1500 south pearl street.
This rest of the week is interesting too. We've got a gig at the ballfields Tuesday and Wednesday. Also on Wednesday we'll be at 17th and California on the Plaza there for lunch and a concert. Then Saturday we'll be back at City Park for a "Fatherhood Day" event. It's not really on Fathers Day, so it's a Fatherhood Day thingie. There is also a tournament at the ballfields and we'll be at the Forney Train Museum as well. It is "Big Boy" day there. Big Boy is this big ol train, of which there are only 8 like it in the country. Wonder what we're doing in July...
Oh yeah, we'll still be at 16th and Arapahoe all week, just in case you were wondering.
Thanks,
Jim

So alot of you may have noticed Chandler and Colby burning dogs recently. Me, not as much. The beauty of trying to expand this business involves using the skills of others. And I think I've found a couple of skillfull others. Colby is basically me when I was 22. Okay, maybe without all the issues I carried at that age (those that know me, know). He is friendly, fast on the grill, and knows lots of pop culture trivia. Pretty good guy to hang around with. Chandler used to work at the Palamino. He was one of my first customers. When I found out he wasn't working a few weeks ago, I asked if he wanted to burn dogs with us and he jumped right on it. This guy is kind of a big deal around here. He knows tons of people. Has got customer service down to a T, and has a good case of OCD when it comes to cleaning, and arranging things. Perfect for this kind of business. Plus, he always seems to hang out with really pretty women. Michelle, just started last week and has also been a customer for years. She works at the Oceanaire in the evening and brings a very friendly charm to the cart during the lunch rush. Recently on yelp.com she was called the bun running girl. Not sure how PC that is, but I didn't say it...out loud anyway. My point is...this is a really good crew, and I appreciate you all coming down and getting to know them.
Of course what all this means is that I now have time to run around and try and arrange a bunch of events. Shopping, prepping, shlepping coolers and rolls, going to the bank. You know, pretty much my least favorite parts of this job. I'm sure I'll get plenty of time on the streets hanging out with you guys, but in the meantime I am working on my world domination plan.

Hey guys,
I think the rain is letting up enough for us to come down today. And for the menu this Wednesday we've got the usual stuff, plus:
Rattlesnake/Pheasant Brats...awesome.
Bacon Brats, you know you love bacon!
And the Boudin, our often mispronounced brat from the south.
Hope to see you on the street today.
Thanks,
Jim

Alright then, even more rain today. How nice. Well, I guess I'll go work on the commissary some more today. Doesn't seem like a good day for hot doggin it. Tomorrow's suppossed to be much nicer. Hope to see you then. Thinking about rattlesnake/pheasant brats for What the Wednesday tomorrow.

Pretty wet out here. Think I shall perform those pesky admin duties today. No hot dogs today. Hope to see ya all manana. But it sounds like the rain is suppossed to keep coming for a couple of day. We'll see tomorrow. Thanks,
Jim

I just started a twitter account. If'n you're in the mood you can follow me at www.twitter.com/bikerjimsdogs And then I can shoot info right to you. Such as What the Wednesday stuff, where we'll be. Where we won't be. Who I'm with, what I'm wearing, when will I next see you. Okay, I'll try not to get too carried away with this. I am just new at this stuff.
See ya,
Jim

Hey Guys,
As well as the usual 16th and Arapahoe stuff, we'll be at a NYC street games party tonight.
It'll be at 3881 N. Steele street. Doors open at 8pm. There'll be music, beer, dogs, ice cream and a bunch of street games. Sounds like a blast and I hope to see you there.
Thanks,
Jim

Hey Guys,
Couple of fun things today. We've got that cool Duck Cilantro sausage I brought out a month ago. I've also got a new andouille for you to try out. This one has beef, bacon, potatoes and some good spices in it. I'm also bringing out the Alaskan Italian sausage. The same guys that make my reindeer make probably one of the best italian sausages anywhere. Spiced just right... it is grand.
You'll see Colby and Chandler on the street today. I'm going to be taking the 2nd cart to 17th and California and be working a monthly summer concert series. Hazel Miller will be smoking the plaza there today. If you've got a little time and want to hear some hot music, come on over.
Alright guys, I'll check you out later,
Jim

Hey guys,
I do hope you're enjoying a rainy Memorial Day and everything. Me, I'm gonna watch Karen do some gardening, maybe burns some buffalo burgers...eh, who knows. But just in case you were wondering if I was going to be downtown today I didn't want you heading down there. T'aint gonna be there. Hope to see you manana. Thanks everyone.

I know, I know, I'm probably going to get much crap for this, but my back she is not working so well today. That and the rain I'm looking at is going to keep me off the streets today.
Sorry guys, I hope you have a good weekend. Me I'm going to eat enough advil to make my brain bleed.
Thanks,
Jim

Yup, I was kind of surprised this morning. And we're still getting some out west here. I think it is a good day to lay around in my underwear doing administrative duties. Hope you guys have a good Monday and we'll see you manana

Just in case you thought I was coming downtown today...you'd be right. I'm just not selling hot dogs is all. Gotta deliver some cheesecakes and finish up the water project on my hot dog cart. There is a lot to like about that cart, and a couple of things to not. I like the design it's just all the anicillary stuff. And by all, I pretty much mean all. The plumbing
has all been replaced. The burners needed to be upgraded, the propane valve squeeled so we replaced that, the water tank started leaking...so we just fixed that. Don't even want to talk about the exhaust system. Okay, enough bitching by me. Hope you have a nice weekend and I'll see you next week,
Jim

Jim is downtown and it's already sprinkly out. And with weather predictions on top of it we will not be setting up today. Doesn't look good for tomorrow either. So Jim will fix the leak on his cart instead. Have a great day.