Gloria & Richard Pink, Owners of the famous Pinks Hot Dogs In Los Angeles California Is Talking To Us About The History of Their Beloved Hot Dogs
Pink's is probably the most famous hot dog stand in the country... certainly in Los Angeles! Located near the corner of Melrose and La Brea, Pink's can be found by looking for a crowd of people and following the aroma of fresh meaty chili and soft hot dog buns. Pink's is unlike any other hot dog stand in America. For example, it has its own parking lot attendant (parking is free). It has been in the same location for 71 years. It is not unusual to see a Rolls Royce pull up to Pink's (the chili dog ordered will be for the occupant, not the chauffeur!). Movie stars, well-known dignitaries, struggling musicians, businessmen, housewives, school children... all have savored Pink's Famous Chili Dogs. Paul Pink started his hot dog stand in 1939. It was only a large-wheeled pushcart in those days. The depression was on and money was scarce. Pink's chili dogs, complete with a large warm bun, oversized hot dog, mustard, onions and thick chili sold for 10 cents each. His hot dog wagon was located in "the country", rolling hills of weeds and open spaces. That was the corner of La Brea and Melrose seventy-one years ago! Times have changed, but not Pink's. Oh, in 1946 Paul Pink did trade his hot dog wagon in for a small building (constructed on the vary same spot where the wagon had stood). But the stand hasn't changed since those days. Today, Pink's chili dogs sell for $3.30 each (with inflation and the shrinking dollar, they are a better bargain now than in 1939!). Pink's still gives that very same quality now as then... mouth-watering chili, generously topping an all-beef hot dog with mustard and onions. Quality and service (an average Pink's chili dog can be ordered, prepared and delivered to the customer in less than 30 seconds!) have been the two reasons Pink's has not only survived, but become famous. Pink's Hot Dog Stand is a quick lunch, a nostalgic trip into the past, and a delicious experience. It is definitely a landmark in Hollywood! Do you take phone orders? No, but when you come in, our service is pretty fast, and you'll know the food is fresh (and hot) because you can watch us make it.Runner-Up On Season Three Of Top Chef, Chef Dale Levistki Is Here To Share With Us His New Food Ideas As The Executive Chef Of "Sprouts" In Chicago
You watch your favorite TV chefs chop, slice and sauté with ease. Meals that would take you hours are prepared in minutes – and they do so without any burnt food or mishaps. Will there ever be a way for you to create those simply delicious restaurant style meals you ooh and ahh over? Top Chef All Star, Dale Levistki is ready to help all families on the go and share his secrets for making those mealtime favorites! Already panicked about the holidays? Time in the kitchen can be even more overwhelming when there are added mouths to feed and in-laws to keep happy. Good food and simple recipes are key, no matter the season! Dale is ready to help get the creative cooking juices flowing and help you create delicious food with fall flavors, all in the comfort of your own home! Dale Levistki is best known as the runner-up on season three of Top Chef. The Chicago native has since made his way back to the Windy City as the Executive Chef of Sprout. Dale got his start in the restaurant business as a Fry Cook in college and fell in love with food. The self-proclaimed meat-and-potatoes” guy loves to focus on a single ingredient and is obsessed with a good sauce.Movie Guy Steve Evans Gives us the Movie Hits and Misses!
Steve Evans, the Movie Guy, is going to tell us what we need to run out and see and what we can avoid in the movie theaters, this week
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