Grays Papaya

Over the past few weeks, as a meat crisis has seemed more and more likely, fast food restaurants have begun increasing their prices. McDonald's is reconsidering the items on its dollar menu, Hardee's has changed the options in its 2-for-$3 promotion from burgers to hot dogs, and even upscale...

One of my favorite restaurants in New York is also one of the city's cheapest. Gray's Papaya, which has three locations on the West side of Manhattan, has a very simple menu: hot dogs and tropical drinks. Still, for all its simplicity, the hot dogs are crisp and perfectly grilled. Served with...