We've all been there before. The Fourth of July picnic is almost over and you're faced with the question of whether you should have that fourth or fifth hot dog. For competitors in the Nathan's ...

In under 10 minutes, the hot dogs come out evenly browned with that perfect snap on the outside and juicy center inside. There's no smoke, no flames, and barely any cleanup.

I opted for beef hot dogs from Applegate, Sabrett, Nathan's, and Ball Park. The Sabrett, Nathan's, and Ball Park packages each included eight beef franks, while the Applegate package included six.

Hot Daugs, a new retro-themed restaurant, is expected to open in Manitowoc in March. The restaurant, owned by Amber Daugs and her husband, will be at 316 N. Eighth St.