Superdawg and the Super Couple Behind It: A Tribute to Flaurie Berman
"For seventy years, Flaurie worked alongside and supported her husband and best friend, Maurie Berman as they built a business and a family. When you visit and see the winking Superdawgs greeting you from our roof, remember that it was never just Maurie. It has always been Maurie and Flaurie. It was an honor to be able to share her with Chicago."[caption id="attachment_27069" align="aligncenter" width="720"] Image via the Superdawg FB page.[/caption] But it wasn't just the staff that shared that sentiment—an outpouring of stories flooded the Facebook comments on the announcement, talking about how even after all this time, Flaurie was the smiling face who greeted them at the restaurant, and how the Bermans always tried to give work to people who really needed a job. One person related the tale of a hot dog joint in Hawaii called Haute Dog that credited their inspiration for starting the restaurant to Superdawg. That almost overfriendly "Hiya!" isn't just a slogan —it's a standing reminder of the warmth and joy both Maurie and Flaurie brought to everything they did. Superdawg will close both locations on Friday from 11am to 5pm so their staff can pay their respects, but if you'd like to pay yours, you can come in any time after that, wave at Maurie and Flaurie and greet your carhop with a hearty "Hiya!"