Posted by Megan /
So even as a vegetarian, I must admit that it feels un-American to celebrate Independence Day without a hot dog. That’s why I was serious about celebrating this year at The Dog of Nashville, which offers mouth-watering combinations for veggie and meat eaters alike.
Not to overstep the obvious, the item on the menu that you cannot miss is actually their onion rings. They definitely have my vote for the best rings in the city! They are golden brown, beer battered (yes, you can actually taste the beer flavor) and most importantly, they are immaculately breaded. Now the typical test for an onion ring is the connection between the onion and the breading. Often, after biting into the crisp, you pull out a strand which separates from the fried floury goodness, leaving a limp noodle of vegetable, no longer connected to its intended counterpart. This results in a stringy, slimy, unappetizing experience. That type of onion ring actually turned me against this common side item of dives and the like, until I realized that’s not how rings are intended to be! The Dog’s preparation presents the polar opposite of the onion conundrum. Each bite of the vegetable somehow magically remains intertwined with the rest of the dish, resulting in beautiful bite after beautiful bite of breaded onion bliss.
But this post would not be complete a mention of the actual dogs themselves, which deserve their own special attention. The menu is really divided into 2 parts: a simple equation: hot dog+bun+toppings=your dog. Plus there’s a list of creatively designed chef combinations. They boast 6 options just for the actual weiner, including a veggie dog which has been proclaimed to be tasty even by the standards of meat-eaters. It is worth mentioning that the topping options are far from traditional, ranging from baked beans to cucumbers and cream cheese. One of the eye-catching creations from the second portion of the menu is a dog named the Rise and Shine. This is a bacon wrapped dog with melted cheese and a fried egg. Don’t overlook that you even have options in terms of the cooking style for your dog: standard fare is boiled, but upon request (for no extra charge!) you can enjoy a deep fried or more traditional char-grilled dog.
They also offer catering, which I think would be tons of fun for an office party, as a refreshing change from pizza or sandwich trays. Last but not least, they have featured dessert specials, usually involving a fried delight, like deep fried Oreos, or deep fried Snickers. This is not the place to worry about your waistline, so dig into the deep-fried goodness, and hit the pilates class twice tomorrow – it’s worth the indulgence.
https://www.thedogofnashville.com/
Open 7 days a week, 11AM-10PM
2127 Belcourt Ave.
Nasvhille TN 37212
615-292-2204
