Is it the summer of hot dogs? Maybe.
Three new restaurants that predominately serve hot dogs recently opened in Louisville, with a fourth spot on the way later this year.
From extreme toppings, such as caramelized onions, chipotle aioli, and pickled jalapenos, to the classics, like yellow mustard, to vegetarian choices, there's no shortage of hot dog options at these new places.
415 Bank St., New Albany, Indiana, doghaus.com/location/new-albany-biergarten
Dog Haus , a chain popular for gourmet hot dogs, opened in New Albany in late May.
Hot dogs on the menu include options such as the Chili Idol, which features Haus chili, cheddar cheese sauce and onions, the Old Town, which features smoked bacon, caramelized onions, chipotle aioli, pickled jalapenos and cojita cheese and the SoooCali, which features wild arugula, avocado, tomato, crispy onions and spicy basil aioli, the Courier Journal previously reported .
You can also find a variety of burgers, sausages, corn dogs, chicken sandwiches, breakfast burritos, sliders, and kid's meals on the menu.
Dog Haus Biergarten New Albany is open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 a.m.
1433 Bardstown Road, instagram.com/mangotangodonuts
Mango Tango , which opened in May, serves doughnuts and hot dogs from its storefront on Bardstown Road in the Highlands.
Mango Tango is open Sunday-Thursday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Friday and Saturday, 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Atrium Brewing, 1154 Logan St., redtopdogs.com
While Red Top Gourmet Hot Dogs is not new to Louisville, it is new to its home at Atrium Brewing, 1154 Logan St.
The menu features dogs with wagyu beef, locally sourced pork bratwurst, and vegetarian Italian sausage. Styles include nods to the area, with names such as “Germantown” and “Hoosier.” One called “Louisville” is topped with cheddar beer cheese, Flint-style coney sauce, and organic yellow mustard, the Courier Journal previously reported .
A hot dog called “Nirvana” is made with cream cheese, fried onions, fresh jalapeños and jalapeño jelly. Another is made with blue cheese, bourbon-grilled onions, smoked bacon, and blackberry jam.
Red Top is open Sunday-Monday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Tuesday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
111 N. Wenzel St.
If you'd like the option to order a hot dog or oysters, there’s a new bar for you.
Inspired by nautical and tropical themes, this soon-to-open Butchertown spot hopes to offer an escape-type vibe. Called YachtSea, a play on the name of the dice-rolling game, the 1,300-square-foot bar at 111 N. Wenzel St. is on track to open by summer, the Courier Journal previously reported .
The concept comes from JC Denison, co-owner of The Merryweather in Germantown, and Leslee Macpherson, former director of operations at Holly Hill in Lexington.
Some hot dogs, made with beef and served on a potato bun, are topped with ingredients such as papaya, french onions, or homemade beer cheese, the owners previously told the Courier Journal.
For a sneak peek of what will be served at YachtSea, you can catch an occasional pop-up at The Merryweather.
Reach food reporter Amanda Hancock at ahancock@courier-journal.com
This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: It's National Hot Dog Day! 4 new restaurants to celebrate the summertime favorite
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