The Wiener Shop
Madison Shop Dog
The Wiener Shop, 447 W. Gilman St.
Which wiener best celebrates the return of the national pastime? For Cubs fans, doubtless it’s a classic Chicago dog, but Brewers fans must gravitate toward the Madison Shop dog, topped with beer-cheese sauce, onion jam and Tater Tots.
Wiscago Dog
O.S.S., 910 Regent St.
The name hints at detente between Wisconsin and Illinois, but this is pretty much a classic Chicago dog. Or order an all-beef (grilled or deep-fried) dog and customize it to north-of-the-border tastes (kraut, caramelized onion, sautéed peppers).
The LaVerne & Shirley
FIBS Food Cart, 1 E. Main St. in front of Starbucks
Here’s the Milwaukee version of a hot dog — topped with kraut and mustard on a poppy seed bun. Those partial to Chicago can also find a Maxwell Street Polish here.
