Two years ago when we first featured Thanksgiving hot dogs they were few and far between. But with the new wave of modern hot dog restaurants—often run by former fine-dining chefs eager to experiment—Thanksgiving has become a serious hot dog holiday. Check out this slideshow for Thanksgiving-themed hot dogs ranging from elegant and creative to straight up ridiculous. More

To some hardcore hot doggers the very concept of a $7 eco-friendly gourmet hot dog is offensive. But unlike other "high-end" hot dog purveyors, Bark in Brooklyn has done their homework, and kill it with the food. Absolutely stunning, perfectly prepared, lard-basted Hartmanns wieners are served on lightly toasted top split buns (which have a crunchy outside but a soft middle). They almost look too good to eat. More