Food Shack Blues

As expected, the endangered Tail o' the Pup hot dog stand is gone, at least for now, LA Observed reports:

Tail o' the Pup's giant hot dog has been removed and the iconic stand north of Beverly Center is boarded up. Apparently the dog was placed in storage while talks continue over possible relocation to Westwood Village. Tail o' the Pup has been there since 1985, when it moved from La Cienega (where it had been since 1946.) The new owner of the property wants to build a home for gay and lesbian seniors.

At least there's a plan in place to save the Tail. News still appears more bleak for Jay's Jayburger, which has been in limbo since February.

As losanjealous notes (via the pic above), the Jay's building still stands -- albeit, looking worn and graffiti-laden, and without the Jay's logo:

As the development surrounding it nears completion, the once-thriving Jay’s Jayburger shack remains standing, hoping beyond hope to one day again be able to serve up steaming egg-and-chili-topped midnight masterpieces to drunken eastsiders.

Previously on Franklin Avenue:

L.A. Bits (Nov. 2005)
Tail O' The Internet Gossip (Nov. 2005)
Wag the Dog (Nov. 2005)
L.A. Kitchen Confidential (Aug. 2005)
Jayburger Update (March 2005)
Jay Walks (Feb. 2005)