Nathan’s Famous – 05.10.09

Follow the crowd here

Nathan’s Famous
Stillwell Ave.  & Surf Ave.
Coney Island, NY

While I’ve had Nathan’s Famous hotdogs numerous times at backyard BBQs and shopping malls, I decided to try to the first and original.  The hotdog at this iconic Coney Island eatery is very good.  Much better than what you find at a typical Nathan’s franchise restuarant.  As the signs say, ‘Follow the crowd’ to the sidewalk counter and order up some hotdogs and fries.  The ‘dog was perfectly cooked in its natural casing skin and steamed bun.  This New York style hotdog has juicy intense innards wrapped in the skin that snaps as you bite into it.  The hearty helping of fries were hot and fresh.  Don’t forget to grab plenty of the spicy mustard as it accentuates the flavors of this meal and ties everything together.

-bru

Good
Hotdogs of course

Bad
Keep an eye out for the hungry seagulls

Ugly
Try eating 59.5 of these in 10 minutes

Hotdog $3.15, Fries $2.69, lemonade $2.35, eating at the Coney Island original…priceless

The eater’s point of view.

Golden fries with the characteristic potato pitchfork

Spicy mustard in perfect low-rimmed dipping vessel