A man after my own heart, BrendanB. Maybe. Seems the great (grate?) debate regarding coleslaw is what constitutes creamy and tangy, eh?

Freshly made, given a good stir before serving, and not allowed to sit neglected on the plate or in the tiny side bowl for any length of time is part of the equation, no?

My uncle, who has lived in Florida since the early 70's, visits my Mom at least once a year. Before he left WV he managed a local drive-thru or two in Huntington. Although he never worked for Stewarts, he appreciates an excellent slaw dog when he encounters one, and his nostalgia for the still excellent Huntington Stewart hotdogs and home made root beer linger. It is a given that at some point during his annual visit he will drive an 1 1/2 hour round trip to Stewart's in Huntington and bring a huge load of hotdogs to Mom's for lunch.

Much as I agree with him that Stewart's slawdogs are the best ever, they are the best ever only if eaten immediately after presented by the carhop to the window of the car. By the time they have traveled the 45 minutes from downtown Huntington to Cross Lanes, they are a cold, soggy mess. The rootbeer travels well, however, and is worth putting up with the cold, soggy dogs to have the rare opportunity to imbibe. Plus, who am I to mess with my uncle's nostalgia?