As major league baseball has evolved into a bigger business, its ballparks have come to offer smorgasbords of delight from which fans can select their game-time snacks. The better concession stands at today's big league yards reflect the local specialties of their surrounding cities. At U.S. Cellular Field, fans of Chicago-style deep dish can have their 'Za and their World Series trophy too. At PNC Park, beleaguered 'Burgh fans feast on pierogies while they wait for Steelers two-a-days to start. At Shea Stadium, cosmopolitan New Yorkers enjoy authentic deli sandwiches and knish.
But most always think of the hot dog which is why a list of the 10 top dogs was created...
1. Miller's Dog
McAfee Coliseum, Oakland
So juicy and snappy you'll swear it has natural casing.
2. The Fenway Frank
Fenway Park, Boston
A supple dog that always leaves you wanting one more.
3. Nathan's Hot Dog
Yankee Stadium, New York
Hate the Yankees, love their hot dog.
4. Hebrew National Dog
Safeco Field, Seattle
Good enough for the Rabbi, good enough for us.
5. Met Jumbo Dog
The Metrodome, Minneapolis
The biggest, baddest dog in MLB makes arena-ball almost tolerable.
6. Aaron's Hot Dog
Shea Stadium, New York
Lastings Milledge isn't the only hot dog making headlines in Queens these days.
7. The Hunter's Dog
New Busch Stadium, St. Louis
Spicy, juicy, and firm. This Hunter's dog was so good we expected it to roll over in its bun.
8. Grilled Blue Jay Dog
Rogers Center, Toronto
An all-beef frank slit several times during grilling and served on a poppy seed roll. And once you factor in the exchange rate, it only costs 40 cents.
9. Schweigert Hot Dog
Kauffman Stadium, Kansas City
Not sure if we got the spelling right, but we know good pork by-product when we taste it.
10. Hot Dog Heaven
Turner Field, Atlanta
Of the 21 different dogs served at "The Ted," our favorite is the Bison Dog. Our pal Jane prefers the Jumbo Georgia Dog... at least she used to.
10 hot dogs in the majors quoted from: Josh Pahigian and Kevin O'Connell are the authors of "The Ultimate Baseball Road-Trip: A Fan's Guide to Major League Stadiums
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