Sometimes you need to get in your car and drive somewhere for food, not because you have to, but because the food is so good that staying home feels like a missed opportunity.
The chili cheese dogs at Hiram’s Roadstand in Fort Lee are exactly that kind of food, the kind that justifies a special trip no matter where you’re starting from.
Let’s be clear about something right from the start: not all chili cheese dogs are created equal.
In fact, most chili cheese dogs are disappointing compromises involving mediocre hot dogs, watery chili, and cheese that barely melts…