Hot Dog Days Of Summer

Nothin’ says summer like a big ‘ol hot dog. July is National Hot Dog Month, and a couple Chicago restaurants are celebrating:
Brassier Jo, 59 W Hubbard, (312)595-0800, is offering French-style dogs – on a baguette with mustard – for $1 in the bar from 5 to 7pm, Mondays throughout July.
Stretch Run Sporting Club & Grille, 544 N LaSalle, (312)644-4477,  is celebrating that tradition with a different preparation of half-pound Vienna beef hot dog served on a steamed poppy seed bun each week. And not a single one uses ketchup. All dogs $3.50 Monday through Saturday, $1.99 on Sunday.

• Chicago style hot dog
  July 1-6
  All beef Vienna hot dog served with mustard, relish, tomato slices, onions, a pickle spear, sport peppers and dash of celery salt on a steamed poppy seed bun.
• Cheddar Dog
  July 7-13
  All beef Vienna hot dog grilled and served on a steamed poppy seed bun and topped with hot cheddar cheese sauce.
• Chili Dog
  July 14-20
  All beef Vienna hot dog steamed and topped with our homemade chili and sweet red onions served on a steamed poppy seed bun.
• New York Style Dog
  July 21-31
  All beef Vienna hot dog steamed and served with mustard and sauerkraut on a steamed poppy seed bun.