"Oolong infused omakase cocktails and a hot dog under one roof? Believe it, baby. Almanac takes their drinks seriously—you may overhear the bartender talking about what he last foraged—but the wagyu frank at this buzzy Japanese bar in Old City is just as well thought out. It’s topped with tonkatsu sauce, slaw, bonito flakes, and nori, giving it the perfect blend of crunch, tang, sweetness, and umami smokiness. Served on a toasty bun, it’s so good that you’ll struggle to decide if you’re there for the third time this week because of the hotdog or the drinks. Spoiler alert: it’s both." - candis mclean