Be sure to top your dog with bacon cause, yep, they charbroil that too!

When it comes to Italian cuisine, simplicity, craftsmanship and unassailable ingredients are what count and DiFranco's, an unassuming, low-key joint that started as an Italian deli, embraces all of those attributes. While variants abound, the staple usually involves a Vienna beef wiener, onions, pickle in some form, mustard and a poppy seed bun. But we prefer Hacienda Colorado's frozen house marg, made with nothing more than Margaritaville Gold Tequila and fresh-squeezed lime juice. This Cape Buffalo was shot by President Teddy Roosevelt on an African safari. At this Five Points hotspot, the links fit the Rocky Mountain environs. He's even the namesake of one of his homegrown chain's frozen margs, the Timmer, which has a Grand Marnier floater. This array of antelope is just the tip of the taxidermy iceberg. Seriously, don't ask for ketchup. Dogma serves all-natural, 100-percent beef hot dogs, which can be dressed up or down anyway youd like. The chubby franks, most of which are sourced from Continental Sausage, are hoisted hot from the grill, split down the center and tucked into a soft bun, then given a fat squirt of cream cheese and festooned with sweet onions caramelized in Coca-Cola.

We live for dirt dogs, the bacon-wrapped street dogs grilled on a cart that seem particularly enjoyable at 2am. The fried mac and cheese logs are the decadent standout side dish at Biker Jims. The bestselling dish, the elk and buffalo (with butter) combo, with wild rice blend. Ask any native Detroiter what the local diet-buster of choice is, and youll get a resoundingly unanimous answer: a Coney dog. Dig into a chicken sausage, a German brat or even a vegan seitan dog. In any other city, a restaurant named Dirt Dog might be considered a poor marketing decision. There are antiques and Western collectibles at every turn. Time Out editors and Lauren Rothman, Time Out, 2022 NYP Holdings, Inc. 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There are very few restaurants in America serving bison ribs, and The Fort is one of them bison is a specialty here with more than 70,000 orders of cuts sold each year. First, pick your sausage (steamed or grilled Vienna all-beef, bacon-wrapped, a tofu dog or a brat), then pick your style of choice from 40 options. A traditional topper of zesty golden mustard and tangy kraut adds some bright acidity inside a soft, humble split bun. Popular in other parts of the country, they're a rarity in Colorado (probably because the heated stares of margarita purists are enough to melt them into syrup) but a specialty at Hacienda Colorado, the "Mountain Mex" chain founded by Tim Schmidt. Address: 2148 Larimer St, Denver, CO 80205, American Way / Celebrated Living / Nexos This golden eagle mount was a gift from Chief Sitting Bull. An all-beef frank loaded with chili, raw onions and a squirt of mustard, Coney dogs are most notably slung downtown on West Lafayette Boulevard, where two neighboringtheyre literally next door to each otherrival institutions sell thousands of dogs daily. The Rocky Mountain Oysters No dubious fillings here. The Fort restaurant is a historically and architecturally accurate adobe replica of Bents Fort, a Colorado fur trading station built in 1833. The classic beef hot dog wrapped in bacon is one of the simplest options here, but also really good. Once you choose your dog, load on the tasty toppings of your choice: Standout options include hearty homemade chili and tangy fresh coleslaw bolstered with plenty of celery seed. Snappy beef hot dogs are gently laid inside a warm, griddled bun and then assaulted with rich, craveable toppings: the Croque Madame is lapped in bchamel and then crowned with Black Forest ham and a poached egg, while the cheekily named Lindsay Lohan gets a blanket of caramelized onions, a crumble of goat cheese, a shower of arugula and, per the menu, tons of drama. Down your dogs with a side of crisp duck-fat friesand dont tell your cardiologist. Grab a pair and a side of fries and head to nearby Campus Martius Park to chow down alfresco. Since 1998, this casual brew-and-dog spot has been satisfying locals cravings for excellent craft beers and even better franks. The menu is rendered as an Old West newspaper. The signature sausage is Alaskan reindeer, topped here with the amazing Conspiracy offering - blue cheese, bacon, red onion marmalade, lemon aioli and crispy fried onions. Mustard and ketchup are local Denver organic favorites. But don't drink your entire dinner: The garlic knots and pizzas at Virgilio's are legendary. We've received your submission. 806 S. Douglas Road, Suite 300, Crafted, variously, from reindeer, wild boar, elk and rattlesnake, Jims links are available in a bevy of out-there but so-delicious styles. There is also a stand in Coors Field open during all Rockies home games. But it quickly became so popular that the Biker Jims menu evolved around wild game and today features a laundry list of sausage oddities youll rarely see elsewhere including bison, pheasant/rattlesnake (two great tastes that taste great together the menu proclaims), wild boar, elk and the like, all available with offbeat toppings. The hot dog is no exception: The all-beef frankfurter is seasoned deeply with garlic, salt and paprika beneath its firm, lightly charred natural casing. When the question where should we go tonight? arises between friends spending an evening in downtown Columbus, the answer is often a resounding Dirty Franks! This low-key hangout is beloved for its cheerful service, its cold, cheap beers (PBRs are an astounding $1 during happy hour) and its menu of outrageous, decadent hot dogs. The brick-and-mortar Dirt Dog isnt open that late and it costs a little more than our $3 street optionsbut the dogs here are just as delicious. Bison tongue is braised to a pate-like consistency and served with a caper aioli on toasts. Biker Jim Pittenger grew up in Alaska and is indeed a motorcycle enthusiast as the restaurants name suggests. You could say hot dogs are a religion at Frank's; after all, they serve them in a renovated church. Follow him on Twitter,@TravelFoodGuy, and if there's a unique American eatery you think he should visit, send him an email at[emailprotected] Some of the venues reviewed by this column provided complimentary services. The signature buffalo prime rib (left) with a side of yak steak. This no-frills, cash-only diner remains the city's most popular hot dog hole-in-the-wall and Lafayette's Coney ain't no frou-frou foodie snack, it's straight up beef swimming in a soupy chili, with raw onions and a hit of mustard on a steamed bun. And don't even think about waltzing out the door without trying the meatballs, cannoli or ricotta cookies. The main dining room at the Buckhorn Exchange. This ber-efficient local chain, begun in Villa Park in 1963, is mostly found in the suburbs. This site uses cookies to assist with navigation and your ability to provide feedback, analyse your use of our products and services, and assist with our promotional and marketing efforts. Totally iconic. For the true Mainer experience, wash your dogs down with Moxie, the states official soft drink its a cola with notes of wintergreen and bitters that somehow perfectly complement a Flos dog. Choose a Vienna all-beef dog, a turkey dog, a cheesy bratwurst, a cheddar-jalapeo kielbasa, or a veggie option; your link then gets nestled in a fluffy poppyseed bun and dressed according to your whim. But lately, we've been thirsting for that most adult of slurpies: a frozen margarita. Twelve styles include a standout dragged through the garden Chicago-style dog, with all the fixings, and a sweet-salty Angry Tiki with pineapple, bacon and hoisin sauce. In addition to the brick-and-mortar restaurant, there are four Biker Jims carts around Denver. Both are close to the eatery, along with several new hotels, museums and tourist attractions. Bill Clinton was another commander in chief who dined at The Fort, hosting the 1997 Summit of Eight. My top three sausages were the Pheasant & Rattlesnake combo, which tastes like a hybrid between poultry and pork, the best of two white meats, just a tiny bit gamey (in a good way) and tiny bit peppery, a really unique and interesting flavor; the Wild Boar, very pork-like but also flavored with apricots and cranberries, adding a perfect balance of sweet fruitiness; and the signature Alaskan Reindeer, which is in the kielbasa family with an Eastern European sausage flavor profile. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Its hard to think of a more all-American snack than the humble hot dog. The night-owl hours (open until 2 a.m. and 4 a.m. on Friday and Saturdays) make it a favorite with the post-bar crowd. Follow Time Out USA on Facebook; sign up for the Time Out USA newsletter. A post shared by Jessica Sena Tam (@_sucrosejunkie) on Jul 5, 2017 at 6:58pm PDT. The bestselling main course is the Game Plate, a combo of (L to R) a buffalo sirloin medallion, an elk medallion and grilled teriyaki quail.

Example video title will go here for this video. 786-627-3001. An unlikely but surprisingly tasty combo is this popular appetizer of jalapeno peppers stuffed with peanut butter and mango chutney hot, sweet and salty all at once. Bourbon pork n beans, vodka sauerkraut, Brazilian chimichurri and sunnyside-up eggs are all standout options, and sides of tater tots and their dipping sauces are darn good, too. Named, of course, after the franks available on Brooklyns boardwalk, Coney dogs are such a thing in Detroit that elsewhere in the country theyre called Michigan-style dogs. The only thing that didnt wow me was the fries, better than average but not on par with the excellence of the rest of the food, so for a side, consider the deliciously decadent fried mac & cheese logs instead. Throw caution (and your diet) to the wind and go for a Spicy Red Neck with a bacon-wrapped frank, jalapenos, chili and coleslaw (it's got salad so it's gotta be healthy, right?). independent local journalism in Denver. But in L.A.? The best ice cream should be rich, creamy and packed with flavor, without being overly sweet or gooey. Once its your turn, order your Depression Dog with everything, then count your blessings for the wax paper-wrapped bliss that lies before you. The iconic eats at this legendary Lower East Side deli counter have always been of the no-frills sort, from the hulking piles of peppery pastrami to the Swiss-and-sauerkraut reuben. A big surprise for many visitors is how delicious the pheasant/rattlesnake sausage is Biker Jims calls it two great tastes that taste great together.. Denver's independent source of There's no reason that OAK at Fourteenth's plate of antioxidant-rich greens should be so much better than the rest. And that's not all: Twenty-ounce sangrias are just $5, and draft pints and bottles ring in between $2.50 and $4.75.

When a regular or jumbo dog just wont cut it (yep, you get to pick from two sizes), there are spicy Italian sausage, Polish sausage and bratwurst options to choose from. Though the Dog Haus menu reads like a drunken cookbook of street dogs and Dennys breakfasts, the plump, flavorful hot dogs show more tact and restraint than their sloppy inspirations, thanks in part to the sweet, soft Hawaiian bread buns. Beez Neezs creamy, creative sauces are just the thing for jazzing up an already delicious dog: Think creamy honey chipotle aioli, spicy chile de arbol hot sauce and German-style curry ketchup. Dont neglect the roasted chile guero on the side: Its a hot and smoky bite that perfectly complements the overloaded dog. 80113. Rocky Mountain oysters are deep-fried bull testicle slices prepared in a very tender style and panko crusted.

All links are housemade with all natural ingredients, and boast a juiciness and snap thats accentuated by a tumble on the flat-top grill. There are two other carts stationed regularly around the city and two more that roam. He had grown up on it, loved it, and knew no one else in Denver was doing it. When the clock strikes twelve, we brake for Interstate. One of the more normal specialty drinks on the menu at The Fort is the delicious prickly pear margarita. Rating: Yum! Wild game sausages are the heart and soul of the Biker Jims menu. Chicago and New York have their own hot-dog styles, so its only natural that the Mile High City should get in on the gamethe wild game, that is.

Beer lovers, take note: Ds pours more than 25 excellent brews on tap and boasts an incredible beer cave where can you choose from more than 1,000 bottles to enjoy with your meal. The food: I knew when I started I wanted to do something a little different from your regular street food, Pittenger told a video interviewer. Its fun, it wildly different, and the food is great, so there is a lot to like about Biker Jims. Is there a meat out there that doesnt taste better chargrilled? Among the long list of dependably excellent dogs, burgers and brats, the Sooo Cali ($6) is the hot dog of choice, with its thick slices of avocado, crispy onions and spicy basil aioli. The entry hall at The Fort is full of photos and letters from famous patrons, a list that includes lots of musicians, athletes, actors and politicians, including several U.S. presidents. The skys the limit when it comes to topping those dogs, though: choose from six categories (Meat, Cheese, Savory, Pickled, Fresh and Sauce) and load your link to abandon. Tucsons famous Sonoran hot dogsa beloved local snack sold across town by about 200 street vendors and several popular sit-down jointstake their name from the region just south of the border from Arizona, but flavor-wise, the influence is only marginal. It should come as no surprise, then, that most corners of the country are crowded with top-quality spots that make choosing Americas best hot dogs a chalenge: from simple-but-satisfying griddled links with a simple swipe of mustard to custom-made wild game sausages loaded with house-pickled vegetables, hot dog aficionados from Seattle to New York can find satisfaction.