Who says hot dogs can only be eaten at a barbecue or ballgame? These local restaurants are using fresh ingredients to put a gourmet twist on the classic American food.
Served on a buttery New England style roll, this creative dog is topped with fresh scallions and cool cucumbers and then drizzled with Hoisein sauce. 610 Montgomery St., Alexandria, Virginia, 703-548-3891
The hot dog dishes at Vinoteca rotate on and off the menu, but the current version of spicy red cabbage slaw with white sesame is a definite stand out. 1940 11th St. NW, 202-332-9463
Made with smoked and ground short ribs, Lyon Hall’s frankfurters are served on a poppy seed roll with sauerkraut and Dijon mustard. 3100 N. Washington Blvd., Arlington, Virginia, 703-741-7636
Swizzler’s inventive creation starts with a homemade grass-fed beef hot dog and adds fresh mozzarella, cherry tomatoes, arugula, balsamic glaze, and the food truck's famous pesto sauzz. Check Twitter for daily location