CA: LA, Pink’s Hot Dogs
This legendary LA iconic business deserves its own listing. If hot dogs are your jam, you MUST stope by and try one. Since 1939, Pink’s Hot Dogs has become a destination attracting both tourists and locals. Founded by Paul and Betty Pink, it all started with one pushcart and then the business grew adding a building with indoor and outdoor seating and a parking lot. Paul and Betty retired in 1985, and their son Richard, his wife, Gloria, and sister, Beverly took over the business.
Pink’s Hot Dogs
Today’s menu items include: Giant “12” jalapeño – Tomatoes, chili, guacamole, grilled onions and lettuce.
(bacon optional); Bacon Chili Cheese Dog – Topped with 3 strips of bacon, tomatoes, mustard, onions; Polish dog – Mustard, chili, onions; as well as the Philly cheesesteak – 9” stretch dog with grilled steak peppers and onions, American and Swiss cheese.
The longtime business also has many named after celebrities. Here are a few fan favorites: Giada De Laurentiis – 9” stretch dog, sauteed peppers, onions, mushrooms, chopped tomato, shredded mozzarella cheese; Brando Hot Dog – 9” stretch dog, mustard, onions, chili, shredded cheddar cheese; and lastly, the final one I want to spotlight is The Ozzy Spicy Dog – Spicy Polish dog, nacho cheese, American cheese, grilled onions, gaucamole and chopped tomatoes. Be aware there are lots more options, even specialty burgers, and pastrami. So come hungry.
After eighty years, this little hot dog joint has a massive following which includes celebrities galore…serving over 2000 hot dogs and 200 hamburgers a day. It now employs thirty people – some are longtime employees.
Pink’s has stood the test of time, and made it through Covid too….So get out there and show some support.
Visit the website for hours and to find out more info about its founders. Pink’s Hot Dogs, 709 N La Brea Ave., LA, CA 90038; http://www.pinkshollywood.com/
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