Kansas City Hot Dog Joint Among 75 Best In Nation: Report

KANSAS CITY, MO — Independence Day is special, and not just because it’s America’s birthday. It’s of the few days of the year where it’s OK — nay, encouraged — to be a kid again and stuff your face with more meat and buns than your stomach can possibly handle.

But the Fourth of July holiday is also a day when self-proclaimed “grill master” Uncle Benny decides it’s a good idea to cook 75 sausages at the same time — and ends up undercooking exactly all of them — while repeating the Oscar Mayer weiner song because, in his eyes, it “never gets old.”

Sound familiar?

Luckily, the good folks over at The Daily Meal say Missouri is home to at least one of America’s 75 best hot dog joints. So if you’re like the many others anticipating a less-than-edible sausage, why not treat yourself to a real dog.

According to the report, The Brick in Kansas City is the best hot dog joint in Missouri. It came in at number 73 nationally. "This place doesn’t just serve awesome hot dogs, it also happens to be one of Kansas City’s best dive bars and live music venues," The Daily Meal wrote.

St. Louis didn't score a spot on the list, losing out to arch nemesis Chicago, where hot dogs are a religion. Chicago dominated the list with 11 mentions — the most of any city — including two in the top 10. But the king of the wieners is Katz’s Deli in New York City’s Lower East Side neighborhood.

“Made especially for the restaurant by Sabrett, these garlicky, natural-casing, jumbo-size all-beef dogs spend such a long time on the flat-top grill that the outside gets a nice char and snaps when you bite into it,” the authors note. “A smear of mustard is all that’s needed, but a little sauerkraut or stewed onions certainly won’t hurt. It’s a perfect hot dog, from a perfect deli.”

What do you think? Does St. Louis have in hidden gems when it comes to awesome dogs? Let us know in the comments.

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