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Today, Pink's has their own parking lot attendant, even though parking is free. <ref name="PinkHistory">[http://www.pinkshollywood.com/pgz/history.htm Pink's History]</ref> According to the menu, Pink's original signature chili dog in stretched, 10"/25cm form remains the stand's top seller.
Today, Pink's has their own parking lot attendant, even though parking is free. <ref name="PinkHistory">[http://www.pinkshollywood.com/pgz/history.htm Pink's History]</ref> According to the menu, Pink's original signature chili dog in stretched, 10"/25cm form remains the stand's top seller.


Pink's is a locally famous [[celebrity]]-spotting location and has named several newer menu items named after them. <ref name="PinkHistory"/> There are many signed celebrity photographs hanging on the walls inside; some celebrities have signed more than one photo. The celebrity-named hot dogs are often versions actually ordered by the person in question, such as the "[[Martha Stewart]] Dog" with [[Mustard (condiment)|mustard]], [[relish]], [[onion]]s, chopped tomatoes, [[sauerkraut]], [[bacon]], and [[sour cream]]. Another is the "[[Rosie O'Donnell]] [[Long Island]] dog," which is a 10" dog topped with mustard, onions, chili and sauerkraut. The "[[Huell Howser]] Dog" is a standard chili dog with two of the regular hot dogs on a single bun while the "Ozzy Spicy Dog" named for [[Ozzy Osbourne]] features a [[kielbasa|Polish sausage]], [[nachos|nacho]] cheese, [[American cheese]], grilled onions, [[guacamole]] and chopped tomatoes. <ref>[http://www.pinkshollywood.com/pgz/menu.htm Pink's menu]</ref>
Pink's is a locally famous [[celebrity]]-spotting location and has named several newer menu items named after them. <ref name="PinkHistory"/> There are many signed celebrity photographs hanging on the walls inside; some celebrities have signed more than one photo. The celebrity-named hot dogs are often versions actually ordered by the person in question, such as the "[[Martha Stewart]] Dog" with [[Mustard (condiment)|mustard]], [[relish]], [[onion]]s, chopped tomatoes, [[sauerkraut]], [[bacon]], and [[sour cream]]. Another is the "[[Rosie O'Donnell]] [[Long Island]] Dog," which is a 10" dog topped with mustard, onions, chili and sauerkraut. The "[[Huell Howser]] Dog" is a standard chili dog with two of the regular hot dogs on a single bun while the "Ozzy Spicy Dog" named for [[Ozzy Osbourne]] features a [[kielbasa|Polish sausage]], [[nachos|nacho]] cheese, [[American cheese]], grilled onions, [[guacamole]] and chopped tomatoes. <ref>[http://www.pinkshollywood.com/pgz/menu.htm Pink's menu]</ref>


There is usually a long line of customers in front despite the lack of parking in and around the area. 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. At other times, the line might dissuade others although it only takes an average of thirty seconds to receive one's order after it is placed. The business is strictly cash; no credit cards are accepted. [[Sales tax]] is included in the posted prices.
There is usually a long line of customers in front despite the lack of parking in and around the area. 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. At other times, the line might dissuade others although it only takes an average of thirty seconds to receive one's order after it is placed. The business is strictly cash; no credit cards are accepted. [[Sales tax]] is included in the posted prices.

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The front of Pink's Hot Dogs, 709 North La Brea Avenue

Pink's Hot Dogs is a landmark hot dog restaurant located in the Hollywood district of the city of Los Angeles.

Pink's was founded by Paul and Betty Pink in 1939 as a pushcart on the then-rural corner of La Brea and Melrose. The Great Depression was still having an impact on the country and money was scarce. Struggling individuals could purchase a chili dog made with Betty's own chili recipe accompanied by mustard and onions on a steamed bun for US$.10 each; that exact same chili dog costs a still reasonable US$2.85 today. As business grew thanks to Betty's chili and the custom-made hot dogs with their natural casings from Hoffy, so did Pink's. The family built the current building on that same street corner in 1946 at 709 North La Brea.

Today, Pink's has their own parking lot attendant, even though parking is free. [1] According to the menu, Pink's original signature chili dog in stretched, 10"/25cm form remains the stand's top seller.

Pink's is a locally famous celebrity-spotting location and has named several newer menu items named after them. [1] There are many signed celebrity photographs hanging on the walls inside; some celebrities have signed more than one photo. 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. Another is the "Rosie O'Donnell Long Island Dog," which is a 10" dog topped with mustard, onions, chili and sauerkraut. The "Huell Howser Dog" is a standard chili dog with two of the regular hot dogs on a single bun while the "Ozzy Spicy Dog" named for Ozzy Osbourne features a Polish sausage, nacho cheese, American cheese, grilled onions, guacamole and chopped tomatoes. [2]

There is usually a long line of customers in front despite the lack of parking in and around the area. 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. At other times, the line might dissuade others although it only takes an average of thirty seconds to receive one's order after it is placed. The business is strictly cash; no credit cards are accepted. Sales tax is included in the posted prices.

A large selection of hamburgers are available as are desserts, with the latter limited to generous slices of coconut or marble cake.

  • The restaurant was featured in a 2001 stunt on the television show Jackass when Brad Pitt was "kidnapped" outside while waiting in line, to the horror of onlookers. More recently, the restaurant has also been featured in a TV commercial for the 2007 Volvo S80, as the couple in the ad race to Pink's for a late-night meal before closing time and as Bobby Flay's opponent on Food Network's Throwdown! with Bobby Flay.
  • On CBS' 1991 late night game show, Personals, contestants could win a date to Pink's if they were not successful in winning more glamorous destinations.

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