Easterbrook's is a Spring Gardens Road hot dog stand with a decades-old family story, a 12-inch dog board full of named topping builds, burgers and sides in support, and real ice cream for the finish. Go for the room as much as the order.

Lord Nelson Steak House is a Burlington fine-dining institution built around steak, seafood, wine, and old-world table service. The clearest reasons to go are the table-side Caesar, classic cuts, lobster-and-oyster lane, private rooms, and a half-century special-occasion rhythm.