Hot dog towers are a budget-friendly replacement for seafood towers

Summer is just up ahead — and while the warmer months may be enticing for those looking to go out to eat, menu prices have risen 3.7% since last year, according to the Consumer Price Index.

Some restaurants across the country have a unique approach: hot dog towers.

A spin on the classic seafood tower, the multi-tiered wiener celebration has been showing up on the menus of sporting clubs, diners and seafood establishments.

5 COOL REGIONAL HOT DOGS TO DIG INTO FROM COAST TO COAST

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