#skooby's

[sistahray]

Bataille

[psykatt]

I miss the streets of Hollywood and all the craziness. I Also want fries and beard papa's D:

[myraangelou]

Skooby's

Don't walk too fast down Hollywood Boulevard, 'cause you might miss one of L.A.'s best kept secrets: Skooby's Hot Dogs. Just a little past Hollywood and Vine, right across the famous Pantages Theater, the kind-hearted fellas working at Skooby's are just waiting to cook you up the best wieners and buns you'll ever have.

Everything from its lemonade to its special aioli sauce are homemade by the Skooby's gang. The dogs, with just the right crunch to them, sit tenderly in the soft (but not too soft) warm buns. With that next to the perfectly crafted hand-cut french fries, you won't even know where to begin.

But don't mistake Skooby's for the all-too-fancy Pink's Hot Dogs in Hollywood. No, unlike the glitz and glamour of Pink's, Skooby's doesn't rely on the glitter of excessive toppings and instead lets its classic ingredients speak for themselves. 

Just one bite into their delectable dog and you'll be eating the rest in complete silence -- which, in the culinary world, is a sure-fire sign of scrumptious success.

[ieatlunch]

Bacon Dog

I was going to try and eat all healthy lunches this week, but when I was down in Hollywood today, Skooby's called to me. I did eat healthy yesterday...

...tangerines and bananas. Which was good, but it was no bacon dog,

Not many things can compete with a hot dog covered in cheese, bacon, grilled onions, relish and garlic aioli that's served on Hawaiian bread rolls. It was soooo good. Every bite was sweet, savory and greasy goodness. I should have had two and no fries. The fries weren't seasoned very well today.

Skooby's aioli can go with anything, but the best thing is their hot dogs. It's not too pungent, just the right touch. It makes the ordinary, extraordinary. What was that from? Skooby's should steal it as their slogan for their aioli. I am sure it's not trademarked.

Easily the best hot dog in Hollywood, maybe all of Los Angeles.

[sergeibear]

Garlic dog and garlic fries at Skooby's - Hollywood Blvd

Happy Teddy Bear Picnic Day!

[la-foodie]

Top 10 LA Hot Dogs: Skooby's #3

Skooby's Hot Dogs on Hollywood Boulevard might look like a tourist trap, but unlike Pink's, the hot dogs here are actually really good. Ben & Drew met with owner John Hooper  to discuss how these tasty dogs are made. Then John served-up a smorgasbord of Skooby's snacks.

This clip, featuring Skooby's (our #3 best hot dog joint in LA) is the first in a series of 5 videos. The final video will reveal LA Foodie's pick for the #1 hot dog in LA.

[ieatlunch]

Sorry Hollywood, I'm Heading To Glendale

*I accidentally posted this on my other blog. This was posted on May 26.

Yep, my office is moving to Glendale, tomorrow. I will miss you Hollywood. You are my first love of LA. But I live in Hollywood, so I will still always enjoy your food. Like today's lunch, a bacon cheddar dog and a quesadilla dog from Skooby's.

Look at that picture, beautiful. The bacon cheddar dog is delicious. Best hot dog you can get in Hollywood during lunch. The hot dog is meaty and has an excellent snap, the bacon is crispy and good, and the cheddar ties it all together. I added relish, ketchup and jalapenos, and the bacon cheddar dog doesn't really need it. It's just I've had the bacon cheddar dog more than a few times and I like the heat of the jalapenos with the sweet of the ketchup and relish.

I love their quesadilla dog, it reminds me of my childhood. I used to get a hot dogs in a tortilla with melted cheese in Houston all the time. But what takes Skooby's quesadilla dot over the top is their aioli. It's like a spicy, garlic, mayonaise sauce. You could dip anything in it. I wouldn't recommend the quesadilla dog for everyone, but with their aioli, it really is magic. 

If you want a true Hollywood hot dog, go to Skooby's. Hell, if you're wasting your time waiting in line at Pink's, go to Skooby's. Their hot dogs are better and as a true Hollywood institution, they won't disappoint. 

Yesterday, May 24th, I went to Cactus Number 1. I decided to get something I had never had, the Super Nachos, and something I had had before, the chorizo quesadilla.

They were both good but I like their burritos better. 

The Super Nachos were fine. I don't think you can really screw up nachos. The chips were crisp and salty, the cheese and cream blended everything together, and the beef, guacamole, and veggies (pico de gallo) only added to the depth of flavors. It was pretty big and should be considered a meal unto itself. It was good, but definitely not one of my favorites from Cactus.

The chorizo quesadilla was greasy, cheesy, and meaty. The chorizo was spicy and the cheese was gooey and brought the flavors together. I would recommend this burrito for anyone with hang over. It bring together flavors and the heaviness you need for such an occasion. If you want it for lunch, go ahead. Just remember, it should be had on it's own.

Sorry, ladies and gentlemen. You cannot see what I had on Monday. My friend and I are entering the Hi-Times Chili Cookoff. I had our first test chili today, and it was well received not only by my co-workers at my office, but by my roommate and my brother. It's spicy, meaty, veggie-y, and awesome. The only way you can try it is if you come down to Newport Beach and try it during the cookoff. Don't worry, it will be the best Newport has ever seen.