5. DBGB Dog at DBGB Kitchen and Bar view listing
299 Bowery, nr. 1st St.; 212-933-5300
Daniel Boulud’s tight-skinned, housemade beef sausage has a classic Euro-style pop to it. It would benefit from a slightly smaller bun, however, and a few more imaginative toppings. $7
All photographs by Hannah Whitaker/New York Magazine
3. Fatty Dog at Fatty Crabview listing 2170 Broadway, nr. W. 77th St.; 212-496-2722 At his new Upper West Side location, Zak Pelaccio lards the elegant Asia-fusion dog with ground pork, shrimp, and XO sausage, then layers it with mayo and tangy radishes on a “potato-bread roll. So spicy you’ll be hiccuping for days. $13
2. Bruschetta Dog at Super Hot Dog 111 Macdougal St., nr. Minetta Ln.; 212-375-0700 A kosher dog, muffled in a summery, Mediterranean mix of olive oil, basil, and chopped tomatoes. Slivers of fresh sliced garlic give the ensemble an unexpected lift. $3.95
1. Pickles Jalan at Willie’s Dawgsview listing 351 Fifth Ave., nr. 5th St., Park Slope; 718-832-2941 Combines the glories of the bánh mì (pickles and fresh jalapeño, plus peanut sauce) with old-fashioned hot-dog goodness (all-beef dog, housemade challah bun). If you’re a traditionalist, Willie’s classic dog (the Mutt) is also one of the best in town. $5
