BBQ 101: 3 Great Hot Dog Recipes

Philadelphia, PA - Grilling is going to the dogs. According to the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association, 81 percent of Americans own a grill and average grill usage is up to 26 times per year. And, with three-quarters of dog owners saying they consider their dog as a member of the family, more and more owners are including their four-legged friends in the barbecue fun. Below are 3 great hot dog recipes...

The Melrose Diner a South Philly Institution ( Photo: G. Widman for Visit Philly)

Philadelphia, PA - Melrose Diner - The slogan at the Melrose Diner, a 70-plus-year-old South Philly institution, is “Everybody who knows goes to Melrose.” And, on weekend nights, it seems like every Philadelphian does. Booths here are shared, peach pies are homemade and the longtime servers are no-nonsense. (215) 467-6644 Details: 1501 Snyder Ave, (215) 467-6644.

Photo: Red Owl Tavern

Philadelphia, PA - The Red Owl Tavern, situated across from Historical Independence Hall, is bringing back it is popular, seafood-filled, Lobster Bakes for only $25 every Monday, through Labor Day.