The bartenders are eclectic, friendly and competent. There is Live Music on the weekends, usually with a $5 cover. The Beer Choices range from most Domestic Beers to a large variety of Local and National Craft Beers. I always have to get Left Hand Brewing Company's Milk Stout whenever I am there. One of the best things that sets this place apart is the Food Menu. This is a Hipster Hot Dog Joint. Yep, that's it....Hot Dogs. No worries to all you Vegan's. They haven't forgotten you. There is a Field Roast Vegetable Vegan Sausage available, just for you. There are over 50 ever-changing Toppings or Sides for your Dog, French Fries or Tater Tots. Examples of a few Toppings are: Marcella's Grape Jelly & Chile Sauce, Spanish Onions, a Sunny Side Up Fried Egg, or Spaghetti O's just to name a few. The sauces, such as: Raspberry Crunch Mustard, Brazillian Chimichurri or Chipotle Hollandaise, can make or break your Dog.
Now on to the festivities. DJ Kishka is quite the Force of Nature. I have seen him DJ a number of times and I always find myself giggling so hard, that I desperately need to re-apply my make-up. He will DJ at the Happy Dog at least once a month on Fridays. I also saw him at Cleveland's First Annual Dyngus Day this year on April 25th. An official Polish Holiday.
Where do I start....on this occasion DJ Kishka had his usual white T-shirt with his name, (just in case you forgot who he was....but more than likely for some great photo opportunities). He had his obligatory red suspenders, but this time our wonderful treat were his SHORT red, tight shorts, and of course his beard and hat. Tuesday he had his sidekick "Babcia" who played drums to his tunes, and jokes. She, as well, had a wonderful get-up, including a Babushka, Apron w/Skirt and of course....a beard. Babcia never cracks a smile as she seems to take her drumming job very seriously.
As the night wore on, and the Beers flowed, DJ Kishka became even more entertaining. On this occasion, I switched to the Polish Tyskie Beer for an authentic feel for my evening. The friend that I was with kept commenting that this comedic "schtick" could easily be a Cable Access show. At one point in the evening, Kishka announced that it was the Leichtensteiner Polka Hour of Power. He proceeded to play the same Polka by different artists for the next 5-8 songs. If DJ Kishka was not satisified with the current version of this Polka, he would proclaim his disdain and toss the record across the stage. Kishka has a regular following and by the end of the night, if you have not danced a Polka you are missing out.
Keep a look out for the next Friday that DJ Kishka is at the Happy Dog. You must experience Cleveland in all it's glory...Polka, Hot Dogs and Beer! Hopefully, I'll see you there. Nostrovia!
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