Los Angeles's Tail O' the Pup Now Open in West Hollywood - AFAR
"An 18-foot stucco, hot-dog–shaped stand built in the streamline moderne style and opened after World War II in 1946, this spot quickly became an L.A. icon beloved by locals and celebrities and frequently appeared in film and television. After closing its ordering window in 2005 and spending years in storage, the sculptural dog was sympathetically restored by a preservation-focused hospitality team and relocated to a permanent site near San Vicente and Beverly, where an attached A-frame building now houses a kitchen and plentiful booth seating; the small building also once served as the studio where The Doors recorded L.A. Woman. The revived menu blends historic favorites — a 1946 split dog smothered with grilled onions and mustard and a simple 1976 steamed frank topped with ketchup and mustard (showcasing the distinctive Los Angeles “snap”) — with modern additions like gluten-free corn dogs, Coney Island–style vegan dogs, and soft-serve ice cream (including chocolate-dipped cones). Painstaking restoration preserved original hues and structural character, and the project is presented as a preservation-minded celebration of the city’s playful programmatic architecture and wacky, welcoming spirit." - Mae Hamilton
