The Dog Days of Summer: Hot Dogs and Beer at Four Seasons Washington DC

Hanging out in Washington D.C. this month? Here's a tip: you can order an off-menu hot dog and pint of beer at BOURBON STEAK at Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC. Michael Mina's resto is well known on the D.C. dining scene, and welcomes it share of power breakfasts and stylish business lunches. It's also appreciated for its commitment to serving local fare. Even the "Dog Days of Summer" special is locally sourced: Enjoy a Red Apron Butchery hot dog paired with a pint of The Public, DC Brau’s American pale ale for just 7 bucks. Available Sunday through Thursday during regular dining hours at the bar and lounge until August 31, 2011. Red Apron is based in Northern Virginia and makes artisanal hot dogs with a blend of dry-aged beef and pork and spiced with smoked paprika and coriander. DC Brau is behind the capital's first locally-brewed beer in more than 50 years.