"You can get a Nathan’s-branded hot dog just about anywhere, but as it says on multiple signs around the massive Nathan’s Famous facade on Coney Island, “THIS IS THE ORIGINAL.” The legendary counter-service spot, which also has a raw bar, is just a block from the boardwalk and has been open 365 days a year since 1916, with the exception of a six-month closure after Hurricane Sandy. Sit outside and contemplate why these snappy, juicy dogs taste so much better in such close proximity to the beach—as if the salty breeze off the Atlantic Ocean acts as a final pinch of seasoning. Hot dog with sauerkraut, ketchup, and mustard" - molly fitzpatrick, willa moore, will hartman, bryan kim, sonal shah
