Adirondack Life

HOT DOG

the season of campfire nights, is hunting for a proper roasting stick, whittling it to perfection, then charring your own bun-sized dinner over the flames. But here in the birthplace of the American vacation, our love for the most All-American of eats goes well beyond the campground. Whether you’re looking for a homegrown favorite (like Glazier’s “red snappers,” made in Malone) or you’re in the mood for something a little more adventurous (Mac-n-Cheese Dog, anyone?), you won’t go away hungry. A note before we proceed: The following roundup of hot-dog hot spots mostly ignores.

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