Rock Dog

• Oki Dog
• Tail 'o the Pup
• Pink's

OKI DOG

Oki Dog was located on Santa Monica Boulevard at Vista Street - right in the middle of boystown, West Hollywood. It had a great outdoor patio area where one could socialize for hours. Several of the core scenesters lived in the neighborhood, including the band members of X and the Plunger girls.

Oki became a punk hangout in the late seventies, probably because it was close to the Starwood and other Hollywood clubs. It was open late and made burritos as big as your
arm for under $3. Plus - it had a big, easy parking lot. However, as more and more scenesters started hanging out here, the neighbors would complained and the police would come around.
Eventually, Oki Dog was forced to relocate to another location.

Today at the site there is Fatburger hamburger joint

photo:tlc

Site today

2008 photo: tlc

Tail of the Pup
311 N. La Cienega
West Hollywood
The Tail ‘o the Pup opened in 1946 at the NW corner of La Cienega and Beverly Blvd. It was built shaped like a hot dog (designed by Milton Black). It is an excellent example of programmatic architecture.

Programmatic Architecture in Los Angeles
805 W Manchester Blvd, Inglewood

Randy's Doughnuts in Los Angeles

Over the years the Tail of the Pup had become a cultural landmark. The little pup that could.

Tail of the Pup in 1962

photo from Charles Phoenix

However, in the mid-80s the property was slated for redevelopment. The Pup lived in the shadow of Beverly Center for a few years, but was forced to move in 1985 for construction of the Sofitel hotel.

In the '70's

In the shadow of the Beverly Center

1985 photo: Gary Leonard

Go-Go's at Tail o' the Pup

monstrosity

2008 photo: tlc

A new site for the Pup was found a few streets away, at 329 San Vincente, just above Beverly Boulevard. However, in December of 2005, the Pup was forced to close down - possible forever. Alas - The Tail o' the Pup is no more. Very sad puppy.

The Beverly Center across the street from the original location, also swallowed up a favorite pony ride park for a generation of Los Angeles kids.

Tail o' the Pup

Original location on La Cienega Blvd.

Tail of the Pup at it's new location on San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood

2008 photo: tlc

Pink's
Located near the corner of Melrose and La Brea.
Pink's is another Los Angeles treasure. It is also the most famous hot dog stand in L.A. Paul PINK started his stand in 1939. It started off as a small wagon selling 10 cent chili dogs loaded with mustard and onions during the depression.

Back in the Day

Today Pink's is housed in a small structure and has been at the same location for 65 years. It is beloved by regulars, tourist and celebrities alike.

today

2008 photo: tlc

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