The hot dog, a quintessential American dish, offers a versatile canvas for culinary creativity with its customizable toppings. Regional variations of hot dogs across the United States reflect local flavors and traditions. So what you put on your hot dog says a lot about you and where you’re from. The Chicago Dog, which features crunchy vegetables, the New York Hot Dog, which pays homage to European influences, the New Jersey Italian Dog, which draws inspiration from Italian American cuisine, the Fenway Frank, known for its textural contrast, the Southern Slaw Dog, which has a creamy coleslaw topping, the Detroit Coney Dog, which has a history of Greek immigrants, the Sonoran Dog, which combines Mexican and American flavors, and the Seattle Dog, which has cream cheese and caramelized onions. Each style showcases the unique culinary heritage of its region. Source: huffpost.com
