The State budget is in place and agencies are paring both their functions and their rosters. For his part, the Lunchmiser is back to basics (and, oftentimes, at lunch, back to his desk). But today he wanted to go out and enjoy the sunny summer weather.
Within the Lunchmiser's immediate range are three hotdog vendors; each of whom carries a single veggie option. Among these, Annie's is the Lunchmiser's preferred venue, since it offers shaded seating on the Civic Center Plaza itself, but today Annie's was out of veggie dogs. "I'm sorry, sir; would you like something else?" Hardly. The Lunchmiser was not in the mood for flesh.
One might tramp down Market to Showdogs (see previous posts) but that was four long blocks in the sun and today the Lunchmiser was looking for quick and easy. That left "What's Up Dog" snug in its newish location, on Market between Hyde and Larkin. This fellow's a real businessman; well-stocked and professional. The lower volume for veggies sales no doubt explains why the veggie "combo" (dog + soda + chips) costs a dollar more than the meat version. No seating but the marble ledge on the bank next door is accessible, and usually clean.
What's Up Dog
1210 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
415 431 8811
Showdogs
1020 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
415 558-9560
Annie's Hot Dogs
Civic Center Plaza; Polk Street side
