Bargain Bites: The second coming of the Dome Dog

Among the few reasons to be wistful for the Metrodome — the great thief of more than 2,000 games' worth of outdoor Twins baseball — is the Dome Dog.

The big picture: The Twins stopped selling the quarter-pound Hormel frank when they moved to Target Field.

Yes, but: I found a place that sells a version of the beloved, belated dog. I checked it out for our Bargain Bites series.

Dig in: Oza's Bar & Grill in St. Paul offers a "Dome Dog" lunch special for $4.99.

What to expect: Nostalgia. Like it's namesake, which was served with a bag of Old Dutch chips, this meal comes with about a half-order of fries.

Unlike the original, this one came on a toasted bun with a light drizzle of chili.

Kyle's thought bubble: The overall flavor was just as I remembered from so many Twins games in the 2000s — and the chili was a nice touch, too.

It's not the most filling lunch I've ever had, but for $7 with drink, it was more than worth it for the trip down memory lane.

What's next: Someone please bring back the Hormel Row of Fame.

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