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pinguinzinho Apr 16, 2007 08:46 PM

Turkey dog, chicken dog, or otherwise reduced-fat NYC-style hot dogs?

I like hot dogs for a quick lunch on the go, but I can't afford to consume 60% of my daily allowance of fat all at once. Aside from the perenially sketchy Papaya Dog at 6th Av and 4th Street (whose turkey dog is at least serviceable, with the assistance of sauerkraut and onions), where can I get a more nutritionally-friendly substitute?

Thanks!

  1. Bugsey34 Apr 17, 2007 08:07 AM

    I think Better Burger has alterna-dogs.

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    1. re: Bugsey34
      erlinflask Apr 17, 2007 10:14 AM

      Better Burger definitely has turkey dogs and soy dogs. I can't speak of the turkey dogs, but the soy dogs are pretty good. You know, for soy dogs.

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      food_for_thought Apr 17, 2007 06:18 AM

      F&B has alternatives & they're good.

      1. Uptownflavor Apr 16, 2007 11:35 PM

        I think this has been another ongoing Chowhound debate but a friend of mine recommends Crif Dogs. I'm sure this is open for debate.

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        1. re: Uptownflavor
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          kathryn Apr 17, 2007 07:56 AM

          Crif Dogs has veggie hot dogs, but I believe they'll still be deep-fried, which probably voids any healthy intentions.

          Shake Shack has "bird dogs" which are smoked chicken and apple bratwursts.

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