Ct Magazine/CT Insider recently selected their best hot dogs. Not certain how it was judged. There was a disclaimer that the news room was not involved. I believe this was a reader's choice award, where well organized campaigns of fans can affect the outcome.
Here is the list of winners and the list of entrants.
Entrants
Blackie's Hot Dog Stand, 2200 Waterbury Rd, Cheshire, CT 06410 (Finalist)*
Capitol Lunch, 510 Main St, New Britain, CT 06051*
Carol's Lunch Box, 1365 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06032*
Cricket Car Hop, 900 Access Rd, Stratford, CT 06615
Dad's Grill LLC, Newtown, CT 06470, (Finalist)
Dogtown,664 New Haven Ave, Milford, CT 06460 (Finalist)
Doogie's, 2525 Berlin Tpke, Newington, CT 06111*
Duchess Restaurant - Multiple Locations
The Essex, 247 Main St, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Frankies, 177 East St, Plainville, CT 06062*
Fred's Shanty Restaurant, 272 Pequot Ave, New London, CT 06320
Glenwood Drive-In, 2538 Whitney Ave, Hamden, CT 06518
Gooseboro Drive-In, 1293 Bantam Rd, Bantam, CT 06750
Harry’s Place, 104 Broadway St, Colchester, CT 06415
The HopKnot Portland, 164 Main St, Portland, CT 06480
Kaylan's Kitchen Bakery/Bistro and Artisan Market, 597 Main St, Torrington, CT 06790
Mr. Mac's Canteen, 2004 Bridgeport Ave, Milford, CT 06460,
New Guida's, 484 Meriden Rd, Middlefield, CT 06455
Nick's Char Pit, 22 Middletown Ave, North Haven, CT 06473
Nikki's Dog House, 5 Canal St, Putnam, CT 06260 (Runner Up)
The Rabbit Hole, 256 Main St, Old Saybrook, CT 06475
Raina’s Red Onion, 240 D, Norwich-Westerly Rd, North Stonington, CT 06359
Sahadi’s Hotties, 563 W Main St, New Britain, CT 06053 (First Place)*
Sibiry Dog La Alegría, 100 Chelsea Harbor Dr, Norwich, CT 06360,
Super Duper Weenie, 306 Black Rock Tpke, Fairfield, CT 06825
Supreme Hot Dogs, 820 Poquonnock Rd, Groton, CT 06340
Tina’s Cafe 38, 75 Main St, Torrington, CT 06790
Top Dog Hot Dog, 221 Marlborough St, Portland, CT 06480