The Hot Dog Stand

In my travels to L.A. the past few days, I decided to stop in at the famous Pink's hot dog stand.  I was very close after all, and several family members had been telling me how great their hot dogs were.  They informed me that I just had to try one.  I honestly have to say here, that I had never heard of Pink's before son Jason, and a few other family members, told me about it.  They have been around for 71 years, and are quite a famous landmark in L.A.  Jason and family have eaten there many times.  Maybe I need to get out more?

So while Tara was recovering from her surgery, a few of us headed for Pink's.  It was lunchtime, but the crowds that I had heard about weren't there.  We did have to wait about 15 minutes before ordering, however, that was mild according to others.  I ordered my hot dog the way I usually like them, which is with mustard and relish.

Pink's is a small building with a few tables inside, and a few more tables outside.  We were able to get a table inside quite easily.  While we ate our hot dogs, I spent time looking at the walls filled with autographed pictures of famous people who have eaten there.  There were lots of them, from Jay Leno, to Tim McGraw. (These were the only two I remembered seeing, though I know there were more!)

While I was there I decided to pick up a pink - of course, menu to keep.  I didn't bother to read it, just stuck it in my purse.  I am thinking of spending some time scrapbooking this summer and thought it would make a great memento.

So after everything I had heard about Pink's I have to say "it was a hot dog for lunch." Sorry, just my take on it!

Of course later, after reading the menu slogan and talking to others, I learned that Pink's is famous for their chili dogs.  Maybe that's what I should have ordered!