American Joey Chestnut won the annual Fourth of July Coney Island hot dot eating contest by beating his rival Japanese Takeru Kobayashi for the third year in a row in record setting fashion. Chestnut gut-bustingly consumed 68 hot dogs to Kobayashi’s 64 1/2. Congrats to Chestnut, however if you care more about quality over quantity, New York Magazine presents five gourmet hot dogs, including this dog served at Willies Dawgs in Park Slope that jumps on the Vietnamese bánh mì bandwagon. It does sound perfect for the summer.

Tomorrow is Fourth of July, a holiday devoted to a whole lotta patriotism, defending our planet against alien invaders, and lastly consumption of hot dogs. Most of us will just go with the boring dog on a bun with mustard, ketchup, and if feeling adventurous, maybe some sauerkraut. Well, if you’re looking to venture beyond the hot dog norm this year, here are 10 crazy variations that will either inspire or make you gag…

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