Pink's Hot Dogs
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Pink's Hot Dogs is a well-known hot dog restaurant located in the Hollywood district of the city of Los Angeles; they are also sold at the Zanzibar Cafe in the Aladdin Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Pink's was founded by Paul and Betty Pink in 1939 and started life as a push cart before moving into its current building. When they opened, hot dogs were 10¢ each, but today they are $2.50. They have their own parking lot attendant, even though parking is free. [1]
Pink's is a locally famous celebrity-spotting location. [1] There are many signed celebrity photographs hanging on the walls inside, as well as numerous hot dog preparations named after celebrities. The celebrity-named hot dogs are often versions actually ordered by the person in question, such as the "Martha Stewart" Dog with mustard, relish, onions, chopped tomatoes, sauerkraut, bacon and sour cream. [2]
There is usually a long line of customers in front. The often slow-moving line is viewed by some as part of the attraction at Pink's, especially on Friday and Saturday nights when the stand becomes packed with club and concert goers; however, the line at peak hours dissuades others.
The restaurant was featured in a 2001 stunt on the television show Jackass when Brad Pitt was "kidnapped" outside while waiting on line, to the horror of onlookers. [3]
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[edit] References
- ^ a b Pink's History
- ^ Pinky's menu
- ^ Brad Pitt Bio at Hollywood.com
