Chefs Battle for Chicago’s Hot Dog Crown | Chicago News

Chicago’s sweltering heat didn’t stop fans from lining up for hours to battle it out for the crown in the fourth week of Windy City Wiener Wars — a high-stakes hot dog showdown hosted by Perilla where top chefs transform Vienna Beef franks into gourmet masterpieces for just $25. With social media fueling the frenzy and crowds drawn by the thrill of voting for their favorite, the event blends street food energy with Michelin-starred creativity. From bacon-wrapped dogs with LA-Chicago flair to stadium nacho-inspired creations with aged cheddar sauce, chefs are going all out — all while the owners hope to build community among the restaurant industry’s hardest workers. With big names like John Shields and Noah Sandoval on the horizon and a tournament of champions planned, this summer’s Wiener Wars is heating up fast — and last Monday’s winner? The stadium nacho dog from Bar Berria. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d4a9816c397ec3ce