Our USA TODAY Network food writers love spotlighting the country’s top restaurants, but in summer, we're all about casual, fast and fun.
And in July, when National Hot Dog Day falls, that means the classic dish: the hot dog.
From a classic Sonoran wrapped in bacon (find it in Phoenix) to a cheese coney (that's Cincinatti) to crazy toppings from around the country (cream cheese, cheesesteaks, secret-recipe chilis!), we want to spotlight the truly all-American food. Hot dogs were "invented" in the United States after German sausages were served in buns. They’re a staple of baseball games — the all-American pastime — and they are a pretty democratic food, as nearly anyone can afford to enjoy them.