Few things are as ripe with summer imagery as grabbing a hot dog, or grilling one up yourself, with friends and family. Whether youre at a baseball game, at a picnic, or just cooling off in your apartment at the end of a long day, hot dogs are a classic way to go. So it only makes sense that this month is national hot dog day. Below, we highlight a great place in town you can go to chow down on the best dogs around. Red Hot Just off of 6th Ave in Tacoma, Red Hot is a local favorite for plenty of reasons. Not only do they have an unreal selection of beer available on tap, but theyve also got adventurous kinds of dogs featuring everything from peanut butter and bacon to cole slaw and hot sauce. We know that sounds wild, but youll want to trust us on this one. Whether youre looking for something more traditional, want to try out their roasted pepper ketchup, add a pickle spear, sport peppers, or cream cheese, theres something for everyone. Theyve even got a pretty decent vegan options on the menu in addition to their sandwich and sausage options. So for those with dietary restrictions, or those just wanting a healthier option, they dont skimp on that either. Their biggest tables seat six to eight, but you might have to wait a while if you come with a bigger party. Its worth saddling up next to spare seats to chow down, or you can grab it to go. Dont forget about the ice cream shop thats two doors down. They even have nights throughout the week where theyll debut new IPAs and hand-crafted local beers. You can read through their menu, as well as their list of available beers, by heading over here. Hot Dog Spotlight
Few things are as ripe with summer imagery as grabbing a hot dog, or grilling one up yourself, with friends and family. Whether youre at a baseball game, at a picnic, or just cooling off in your apartment at the end of a long day, hot dogs are a classic way to go. So it only makes sense that this month is national hot dog day. Below, we highlight a great place in town you can go to chow down on the best dogs around. Red Hot Just off of 6th Ave in Tacoma, Red Hot is a local favorite for plenty of reasons. Not only do they have an unreal selection of beer available on tap, but theyve also got adventurous kinds of dogs featuring everything from peanut butter and bacon to cole slaw and hot sauce. We know that sounds wild, but youll want to trust us on this one. Whether youre looking for something more traditional, want to try out their roasted pepper ketchup, add a pickle spear, sport peppers, or cream cheese, theres something for everyone. Theyve even got a pretty decent vegan options on the menu in addition to their sandwich and sausage options. So for those with dietary restrictions, or those just wanting a healthier option, they dont skimp on that either. Their biggest tables seat six to eight, but you might have to wait a while if you come with a bigger party. Its worth saddling up next to spare seats to chow down, or you can grab it to go. Dont forget about the ice cream shop thats two doors down. They even have nights throughout the week where theyll debut new IPAs and hand-crafted local beers. You can read through their menu, as well as their list of available beers, by heading over here.