For me, the best hot dog is a genuine Kosher frankfurter — usually Hebrew National — on a hot dog bun, topped with a generous application of spicy brown authentic Kosher delicatessen mustard — usually Ba-Tampte (from the Canarsie section of Brooklyn) or Hebrew National brands. Sauerkraut is optional but welcome. I usually prepare them outside on the grill at home, or I enjoy them at any number of Kosher delicatessens in New York.

Nathan’s Famous in Coney Island comes second, and it is the only non-Kosher frankfurter that I enjoy.