Belly Shack
Chicago
At Bill Kim’s industrial Logan Square joint, the “belly dog” comes fully loaded with egg noodles, pickled green papaya, and spicy togarashi fries. Don’t forget the curry mayo.
Garden District
Washington, D.C.
The “dachshund in the grass” slaw dog gets our vote at this casual beer garden—best with a side of hush puppies.
Bronwyn
Somerville, MA
Tim Wiechmann recently introduced the smoky “Brondog,” covered with melted Emmentaler cheese and vinegary sauerbraten on a poppy-seed potato bun.
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Beer Bar
Salt Lake City
Viet Pham’s “brat Reuben” is a hungry-man mash-up of beer-braised bratwurst, pastrami, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing on a basic white bun.
Hog & Hominy
Memphis, TN
Bocce meets boiled peanuts here in East Memphis, where a pretzel bun is stuffed with a beef-and-cheddar dog.
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