Have you tried Belle’s Bagels? I think you would like them, given your description of your preferences. And they’re on the east side (at least east of DTLA, which in my book is east)
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No, I have not! I’m almost never in Highland Park but will certainly keep this in mind. Thanks for the rec. 
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I know this is going to sound like blasphemy, but I always get an extra one or two salted bagels and dip in honey mustard. So good.
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The pretzel at the phoenix bar really delivers in this area. The beer cheese also good.
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Okay, I’m going to need a moment to think about that. Maybe more than a moment…
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Dear lord those pics are great! I will be heading to LA for USC Parents Weekend in early October. Langers is at the top of my bucket list for this trip. Also on the list is Pink’s, just because. Arriving in town just in time for the last Dodger regular season game (Dodger Stadium, check), attending the USC-Wazoo game on Saturday (LA Coliseum, check), planning a big dinner at Sugarfish, checking out the MCM DeLeeuw Residence in Palos Verdes Estates, driving up the PCH… so excited!
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There’s no need to get food from there, IMHO. Just go, people watch, take a few photos, and then move on to your next destination.
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Yes - never understood what people like about Pink’s after we visited - might be good to be there once so can say you have seen it (but not necessarily eaten there)
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Au contraire @paranoidgarliclover lol!
The 12" jalapeno chili (cheese) dog (jalapenos in the dog) is something special…nobody’s getting hurt here!
Plenty of good hotdogs in town, maybe better at Carneys, but if these dogs were good enough for Aretha Franklin (and you’re already there takin pictures) they’re good enough for me. Have some fun, live a little!
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The old put a celebrity pic on the wall so it must be good issue - there might be even a negative correlation
I like the dogs. I love Aretha Franklin. I don’t go to hotdog stands just to take a picture. I want a dog.
If you’ve had the 12" jalapeno dog lemme know…Aretha fancied the loaded polish dog.
Aretha Franklin Honored by Pink’s Hot Dogs (tmz.com)
I love when a restaurant also has good taste.
R E S P E C T
Can’t even remember which dogs we had there as they were quite unremarkable and we found it was just an “institution” living of their history but not really anything quality wise (they weren’t horrible dogs but nothing even remotely special)
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sometimes extraordinary moments come from ordinary things…it’s a hotdog! Hope @BobfromRIinVA has some fun !
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Let me guess - you are working in an advertising agency 
I will take your word for it, @chienrouge. But I don’t feel the need to necessary check for myself.
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Pink’s is the worst kind of tourist trap.
It attracts the wrong type of crowd, and it serves up disgusting food.
You’re better off at the Costco food court. Better dogs, better prices, better atmosphere.
Just to add: I don’t expect much from a hot dog! Being an East Coaster, Pink’s is just a thing to do once.
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@BobfromRIinVA have fun and don’t let the haters discourage you from your plans. I like them.
Pinks is an institution in our city (as most people know) and it’s a place I am proud of.
I may be “the wrong type of crowd” but I don’t value criticism about atmosphere where Costco and KKK photos are preferred.
(ps, I assume this is just trading in hyperbole and contrarianism to a degree)
Have a great time in LA visiting your girl!
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Hi @BobfromRIinVA ,
Nice! I hope you enjoy your first visit to Langer’s when you visit LA. Let us know what you think. Cheers!
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