I ordered the same meal, including a chili cheese dog, chicken tenders, and a milkshake, at Freddy's and Portillo's to see ...

You're either ordering a classic Chicago style hot dog (regular or jumbo-sized), a chili cheese dog, or a Polish style dog. Here's the only mistake I made: I ordered the jumbo-style Chicago hot dog.

Hot dogs have a lot of looks, but the flavor can be manipulated by more than just the toppings. We marinate chicken, steak, ...

If you've never considered adding hot dogs to your must-try foodie travel list, it's time to start. Here are 14 you can sample from around the U.S.