Philippe The Original, located in Los Angeles, not only makes their famous and delicious French Dip sandwiches, but they sell their Philippe’s Hot Mustard in restaurant and online. 
Are you one of the many that wants to consume the complimentary condiment by the spoonful? Well you can! If you’re not up to your sinuses being cleared, you can add it in small doses, to anything you’d like.
The Hot Mustard is sold so customers can bring a small portion of Philippe’s home with them to enjoy at the dinner table, or even in bed. “It’s hot, but good.”
Andrew Binder, fourth generation partner and manager at the restaurant, says that they make close to 100 gallons of mustard a week in the kitchen. The mustard has been sold at the current Alameda Street location since the late 1950’s.
“A few select people make it, including our cooks and myself,” said Binder. “The method is passed down, as there really aren’t recipes for it (Elias taught me). Of course we have one written upstairs, but all the people who make it are taught the “old school” way.” If you wanted to replicate this recipe, get some psychic powers to obtain it, because Philippe’s won’t give it to you.
Elias Barajas, a longtime employee and 25-year manager, recently retired after 48 years of working for Philippe’s and with three generations of family partners. Philippe’s makes sure that their secrets and recipes are in trusting hands.
No changes have been made since the mustard was first started, except storage from a glass jar to a plastic flip top squeeze bottle. As for its uses, Binder has a few suggestions.
“People use the mustard on sandwiches primarily at home, but I know of people who make tuna, deviled eggs, marinade, and much more,” said Binder. “The most interesting was some sashimi with a soy sauce and Philippe’s mustard concoction.”
If you’re not going to be in the restaurant anytime soon, Philippe’s has an online store that ships anywhere in the United States. The site sells hats, apparel and accessories, and of course, their famous Hot Mustard.
The mustard comes in a squeezable 9-ounce bottle for only $5. People from all over the country order Philippe’s Hot Mustard, and many, more than once. Requests are made from Europe and other parts of the world, but at the moment, it is only available for U.S. delivery. So get your Hot Mustard while it’s still available on the home front.
The family owned Philippe’s has been a Los Angeles staple since 1908. The world famous French dipped sandwiches come in all types of varieties, from beef, pork, lamb and ham and all can be spiced up with some Philippe’s Hot Mustard.
Mustard connoisseurs can purchase the condiment at Philippes.com, at any of the restaurant’s service stations or candy counter.
It’s time to spice up your life with Philippe’s Hot Mustard.
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