Bites: What’s up, dog?

There is absolutely no shame in using a knife and fork to eat a near-gourmet hot dog at Frankie’s Dawg House on Perkins Road. A simple, traditional hot dog starts off the menu at $2.95 for an all-beef version and typical condiments, but the stakes are raised at $4.95 for more complex dogs with some serious flavor. While serving up signature styles, Frankie’s also gets an “A” for creativity, with toppings like Mac-n-Cheez plus bacon on The Situation Dawg. If you can’t handle something that heavy, there’s the Southern Style Chicago Dawg, with relish, tomatoes, purple onion, sauerkraut and pickles. The Frito Dawg, with homemade chili, cheese and corn chips, is a tasty Southwestern-style choice. Click here to read more.—Shelia De Guzman