This Michigan Restaurant Has One of the Best Hot Dogs in America

Nothing says "American summer" more than a delicious hot dog. In Michigan, it's a tradition to grab a juicy, flavorful hot dog at a summer baseball game or fall football outing. I'm a vegetarian, but I personally think veggie hot dogs are delicious, so it's one of my favorite summertime foods.

So, who has the best hot dog in all of Michigan? The crew at Eat This, Not That! has put together a study of the best hots dogs in America. One Michigan spot made the list. "If the mere mention of the word 'hot dog' makes your mouth water, you're in good company," they state in the study. "According to Eric Mittenthal, president of the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, Americans eat approximately seven billion hot dogs between Memorial Day and Labor Day." That's a lot of dogs.

"Certain areas of the country are famous for their hot dogs," they add. "We all know that it would be a foodie crime to go to a place like Chicago or New York City and leave without eating at least one. But the truth is, every state has a food truck or restaurant that serves up a five-star dog. From the classic frankfurter to unique twists that take advantage of local ingredients (looking at you, Hawaii!), you can rest assured that no matter where you go in America, there's a place to satisfy your hankering for a hot dog."

So, which spot is No. 1 in Michigan? Duly's Place in Detroit. "Duly's Place was featured on Anthony Bourdain's 'Parts Unknown,' but customers say the fame didn't get to their heads and it's the same unpretentious hot dog spot that locals have loved for years," the publication says of Duly's Place. Sounds delicious. Find the full list of the best hot dogs in America here.

Nothing says summertime like fried chicken. As a kid, I remember that whenever my family went to a picnic, my dad would bring fried chicken, and everyone loved it. Granted, it was KFC fried chicken, but it didn't matter, because fried chicken is simply a summertime staple at any picnic or gathering.

Michigan has so many fantastic restaurants, and many of them specialize in fried chicken. While I usually think of that cuisine as more of a Southern food, we Michiganders have are own versions that are just as tasty. Also, as a vegetarian, I have to say that I've had some great vegetarian versions of the popular American food. They can be hit or miss, but the hits make it worth it.

So, if you're in the mood for crispy chicken, where do you go? We've scoured the state to find some of the best restaurants that offer fried chicken out there. We have spots from all over the Mitten, so no matter where you live, hopefully you'll find an option near you. Also, at each of these restaurants, you can tell the owners and workers have such pride about their establishment and food. It's really inspiring. That's all the more reason to try any and all of the restaurants listed below, whether you're in the mood for chicken or another tasty dish. What's your favorite place to grab a plate of chicken? Reach out to me at anne.erickson@bbgi.com and let me know.

Are you ready to get your grub on?

https://www.greendotstables.com/

http://www.ivaschickendinners.com/

https://gusfriedchicken.com/

http://chickencoop.biz/

https://www.smokeandporter.com/

https://www.krzysiaks.com/

https://www.cousinstastychicken.com/

https://marquettecajun.com/dining-menu/

http://thehenhouserestaurant.com/

https://ma-lous.com/

http://commonpub.com/