After watching an episode of Eat Out! NYC the other day, I was inspired to take a trip to Bark Dog in Park Slop Brooklyn to check out their claim of best NYC hotdog. I have to say, it was a pleasant surprise how good it really was.
The hotdog itself was the BEST hotdog I have ever had. Made by a sausage maker in upstate new york (rochester, woo!) the dog itself is very well made. Theres a distinct "snap" when you bite into the dog, and then the resulting filling is smooth and flavorful, very similar to a bratwurst. The toppings of the hotdogs vary, and I thought that the chili dog was one of the best. The sweet/sour relish topping was also very good, and it added a nice variation to the hotdog mixup.
I was however, very disappointed by their baked beans. These beans are supposed to be slow cooked for 18 hours, but to be honest they were kind of bland and in need of some more brown sugar or vinegar to kick up the flavor.
Bark is an eco-friendly restaurant, and I loved the solid wood tables that they had, and the clever use of their small space. Their signature beers brewed by a local brewery were crisp and hoppy, and complimented the hot dogs well.
Overall, I think bark has a good thing going for them, and if I ever have a hot dog craving...i'll be taking the long trek over to Park Slope.
My friend and fellow chef Jeong Woo Kim helps taste test at Bark Dog
