I just had a hell of a chili dog from a place called Lubins N’ Links in nearby Tarrytown, and it struck me that though this region of Westchester may not offer the variety of fine-dining options I had in Brooklyn, it might just be the chili-cheese dog capital of the free world. For no good reason at all except all the obvious ones, I made these Google directions spanning the width of Westchester and six local purveyors of decent-to-excellent chili-cheese dogs*. I’m not sure what I’ll do with it, but I feel like now that I’ve made the map, you know, I kind of owe it to myself to make a day of it sometime.

*- The first stop on the map, Walter’s in Mamaroneck, does not serve chili-cheese dogs, or even cheese dogs. They just serve awesome, awesome hot dogs. It’s a worthy warm-up for the rest of the trek.

The second stop is Hubba, favorite of Tim Teufel and one-time Sandwich of the Week. The third stop is the only one I cannot actually vouch for myself, The Little Spot in North White Plains. I pass it all the time and it looks like a place that might serve some pretty awesome chili-cheese dogs, but I have heard mixed reviews. Fourth comes So Dam Hot in Valhalla, my go-to local takeout wings place, then Charchael’s in Thornwood, a former food truck that dropped anchor a fairway wood from my home. Finally, Chili-dog Run finishes up at Lubins N’ Links.

At Walter’s, Hubba, Charchael’s, So Dam Hot and, if you pay a little extra, The Little Spot, the dogs are split and grilled, which seems to be a Westchester thing. And it’s a good thing, because it makes them snappy and awesome. They don’t cook them that way at Lubins N’ Links, but they make up for it with a ridiculous array of delicious toppings.

Who will be the first brave soul to endeavor Chili-dog Run in its entirety? Perhaps me. I don’t know. I don’t know if I have that type of gastrointestinal fortitude.

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Speaking of gastrointestinal fortitude: Sandwich of the Week will come tomorrow, and won’t be a chili dog. I’m scrambling to get my act in order as I prep to head down to Port St. Lucie on Tuesday.