Top Dog

Elevating the lowly hot dog with the world's best beef

Photo: Eric Leven

iny Audubon Circle may seem laid back, with vegetarian-friendly pub fare, but the secret here is something that will appeal to the carnivore headed to a game at nearby Fenway Park: an all-Kobe beef hot dog. Served on a buttered, toasted bun, this dog is simple, robust, and much tastier than anything at Fenway. You’ll find it on the appetizer menu for such a surprisingly low price you can stick around and order more than one. The Fenway Frank may be the big dog in this neighborhood, but the Audubon Circle rendition the best of breed. It’s the perfect pre-game secret. Moravek and Arpie

Shhhh! Like pot stickers served with
stir-fried lotus root and a black bean veggie burger with chili mayo and cheddar cheese

Shhhh! Co-owners Chris Lutes and Matthew
Curtis also own the Middlesex Lounge, Miracle of Science, Cambridge, 1 and Tory Row.

Shhhh! Boston is the sixth top hot dog-eating
city in the United States, according to
the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council.

Shhh who knew

Kobe beef comes from Japanese Wagyu cattle, now also raised in the United States. Originally used as work animals on rice farms, Wagyu meant for meat production are fed beer and massaged with sake.