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Pink's Debuts "Mr. Los Angeles" Dog After The Late Tom LaBonge
The Hollywood landmark wanted to honor the former Los Angeles city councilman, who died on Jan. 7.
Pink's Hot Dogs on Friday will debut a "Mr. Los Angeles" hot dog named for Tom LaBonge, the beloved former Los Angeles city councilman who died on Jan. 7.
The hot dog will debut at noon at the 82-year-old Hollywood landmark located at 709 N. La Brea Ave.
According to Pink's, 100% of the proceeds from sales of the hot dog for the next three days will be donated to the Tom LaBonge Griffith Park Memorial Fund. People who want to make a donation directly to the fund can visit www.laparksfoundation.org/donations/donate/.
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"If there were a L.A. Hall of Fame, Tom would surely be inducted," Pink's Hot Dogs wrote in a Twitter post.
Pink’s is celebrating the life of Tom LaBonge 2day at noon by debuting the Tom LaBonge “Mr. Los Angeles” Hot Dog. We r donating 100% of the proceeds of sale 4 3 days 2 the Tom LaBonge Griffith Park Memorial Fund. If there were a LA Hall of Fame, Tom would surely be inducted. pic.twitter.com/5z8Z1cJgjf
— Pink's Hot Dogs (@pinkshotdogs) March 12, 2021
LaBonge was known for his outsized personality, reflected in his deep knowledge of high school football teams, penchant for big hugs and love of classic Los Angeles institutions, including Pink's Hot Dogs, along with his hands-on approach to serving constituents. He was frequently spotted hiking through Griffith Park.
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