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Los Angeles hotdog chain opens Pink’s Manila

By Aiko TanakaPhilippines
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Los Angeles’ Pink’s Hotdog chain opens in the Philippines today at the Shangri-la Fort in Bonifacio Global City.

Pink’s Manila is the chain’s first international branch.The Hollywood legend established in 1939 has partnered with Pink’s family and Wildflour & Farmacy Manila to enter the Philippine market.

Owners Richard and Gloria Pink are in Manila to attend the grand opening of Pink’s Manila at the ground floor of the newly opened hotel.

Architect Lara Fernandez Barrios designed the “L.A. style biergarten” interiors based on Chef Walter Manzke’s concept for the Manila  branch.

The new store features a converted Volkswagen Combi housing Farmacy’s ice cream shop and soda fountain stand, and soon, a bar that will be serving cocktails and mostly craft beers on draft.

Tentative opening store hours will be from 11am to 2am, but are subject to change.

Questions & Answers

Q.

Which specific location in Manila will host the new Pink’s Hotdog branch?

A.

Pink’s Manila is opening at the Shangri-la Fort in Bonifacio Global City. It is located on the ground floor of the newly opened hotel there.

Q.

What unique features will the Manila branch of Pink’s Hotdog include?

A.

The Manila branch will feature an 'L.A. Style biergarten' interior and a converted Volkswagen Combi. This Combi will house Farmacy’s ice cream shop, a soda fountain, and a future bar serving cocktails and craft beers.

Q.

Who designed the interiors of the new Pink’s Manila store?

A.

Architect Lara Fernandez Barrios designed the interiors for the Pink's Manila store. Her design is based on Chef Walter Manzke’s concept for this specific branch.

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