November 2025

RUSHMORE RATTLER

FOOD + DRINK

“When we came up with the menu originally in 2020, we were in my kitchen countless hours, and we invited dozens and dozens of family, friends, friends of friends, our kids’ friends, relatives— whoever— to taste test over 40 hot dog/ bun combinations,” said Michael. The Prairie Dog crew dubbed each item with a locally-inspired name, including the popular Rushmore Rattler . Dressed with brown mustard and sharp cheddar cheese, the hot dog is garnished with a house-made jalapeño medley. “We also hoped each name would match its ingredients, so the Rushmore Rattler has a little bite,” quipped Michael. Other grass-fed beef dogs include Miner’s Mischief (crowned with chopped onions and brown mustard, “cuddled” in beef-based hot dog sauce) and Settler’s Claim (topped with a line of brown mustard, smothered with a buttery garlic sauerkraut). For those wanting to mix it up, guests can try the Tatanka Dog with Black Hills free-range bison with dijon mustards, complemented with handcrafted sweet and tangy BBQ caramelized onions, garnished with fresh coleslaw.

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