15 classic L.A. hot dogs

Love or hate them, hot dogs are here to stay. But what exactly typifies a classic dog, here in Los Angeles or elsewhere? Should the franks be grilled or boiled? Should the skin have a snap or no snap? With the tortilla as one exception — because the taco is still king in this town — the dogs in this roundup are served on a classic bun with (mostly) traditional toppings. No trendy lobster rolls, sweet Hawaiian rolls or pretzel rolls here.

Earlez Grille — Brothers Cary and Duane Earle have been grilling hot dogs for almost 30 years. In 2014 they had to relocate to make way for the Crenshaw Metro Line; you can find them currently grilling at a cart at 3864 Crenshaw Blvd. Does a hot dog taste better when you see, up close, the care put into each order? Of course it does. A new space is scheduled to open sometime in April. (Catering available.) Beef Sabrett Dog, $3, 3864 Crenshaw Blvd., Los Angeles, (323) 299-2867, EarlesGrill.net.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/food/dailydish/la-dd-15-classic-la-hot-dogs-20150420-story.html