A self-proclaimed gourmet stand tucked behind Wilson High, Mosher’s spreads its focus wide: plenty of burgers and sandwiches, but also burritos and regional dishes like Louisiana sausages. Some of these offerings don’t fare as well as others, but that’s to be expected, since the best choices at Mosher’s are also the simplest: hot dogs. Mosher’s Chicago Dog is the best of the bunch. Like every good dog bold enough to recall the Windy City, this one is buried under a mess of condiments. It starts with a bright grass-green relish that’s sweet atop the rest of the pile. Then there are a few slices of tomato, a pickle, and a couple of peppers, all of which are tied together with a bit of salt and pepper.

MOSHER’S 4712 E SEVENTH ST | LONG BEACH 90804 | 562.439.9600 | FOOD FOR TWO, $10-20

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