I’ll never forget watching the 2008 Euro Cup at my apartment, cheering for Spain while my German friends rooted on their home team. Sure, it was a brilliant game that featured some of my favorite stars scoring brilliant goals. But it was the food that we ate that sticks out in my mind.
Ze Germans cooked up some sausages and prepared them in a traditional style, served with soft-pretzels and an array of mustard. It was at Shoop’s European Deli on Main Street in Santa Monica where they picked up these delicious weisswursts, and I’ve been hooked on this place ever since.
Not only can you shop for uniquely European groceries and deli items, but they also make sandwiches, soups, and salads which are to die for. You can’t go wrong ordering anything off their menu, and I really enjoy the hot pastrami sandwich there (big surprise).
Of course, if you’re in the mood for a unique meal, grab a couple of weisswurst sausages and try them at home. Fill up a pot with water, cook them at a low-medium boil for 5 or 10 minutes, serve with mustard and enjoy. No need to over-complicate this dish, as the flavors are amazing if you let them be.
Mmm… all this writing about sausage is making me hungry. Is it lunchtime yet? Because I’m going to Shoop’s today!
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Cupid’s has been a staple of the San Fernando Valley since 1946. Lucky for us chili lovers, they still have a couple of locations scattered around in the form of hot dog stands. While you won’t find Cupid’s on a must-visit guide to LA, the brand is iconic among natives.
Don’t expect variety on their menu, just hot dogs served with and without chili (you can also grab a bag of chips and a soda). And they are to die for! The dogs still high quality, taste delicious, and have that thick skin that snaps when you bit into it. Although a bit greasy and similar to Tommy’s, the chili at Cupid’s is full over flavor that complete the perfect chili dog taste. A standard dog there also comes with diced onions and mustard, and I always add some cheese for some extra gooeyness.
