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In the song, an old-growth tree provides cover from the watchful eye of puritanical church folk; chili dogs and ice cream are an excuse to break free from parents.—Literary Hub, 29 Apr. 2026 For more than 30 years, the restaurant served its namesake cheesesteaks, along with burgers, chili dogs and salads.—Mario Cortez, San Francisco Chronicle, 1 Apr. 2026 It’s known for its chili dogs, burgers, and classic chocolate malt.—Caroline Eubanks, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2026 Swayzee's Carmel outpost served Indiana's iconic sandwich alongside other classic Americana fare like bean stew, macaroni and cheese and chili dogs.—Bradley Hohulin, IndyStar, 8 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for chili dog