Macon's Nu-Way Weiners called America's best slaw dog

MACON - Every dog has its day, and today belonged to the dogs at Nu-Way Weiners. <br> <br> The New York Times published an article in today&#39;s Dining section that praised the variety of American hot dogs. The article notes that many regional recipes are far superior to the bland, boiled hot dog from New York pushcarts. <br> <br> Nu-Way Weiners, which has been serving hot dogs in Macon since 1916, won particular praise for having the finest slaw dog in the land. The report also complimented the restaurant&#39;s friendly ambiance: <br> <br> Nu-Way was one of 12 hot-dog restaurants singled out for praise. The others are Fluky&#39;s of Chicago; Swanky Franks of Cheshire, Connecticut, Yocco&#39;s The Hot Dog King of Allentown, Pennsylvania; and Essie&#39;s Original Hot Dog Shop in Pittsburgh. <br> <br> The hot dog review ran just in time for the July Fourth holiday when Americans are expected to eat about 150 million hot dogs. That&#39;s according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council. <br> <br> The owners of Nu-Way, Jim Cacavias and Spyros Dermatas, are no strangers to hot-dog fame. Their restaurant first came to national attention in the June 1999 P-B-S television documentary ``A Hot Dog Story.&#39;&#39; <br> <br> Two years ago, Money magazine called the restaurant -- quote -- ``the definitive downtown hot dog lunch venue.&#39;&#39; Southern Living and Gourmet Magazine also have paid tribute to Nu-Way&#39;s way with cole slaw and hot dogs. <br> <br> Nu-Way has seven outlets in Macon, three in Warner Robins and one in Fort Valley. <br> <br>