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| - Between its role in Penguingate, the similarities of the menu and, y'know, Greg Auten, the chef who made the Penguin what it was, it's hard not to compare Pinky's to The Bird. But Pinky's stands up to the comparison and... dare I say it... may even be better.
Penguin regulars will see many old friends on Pinky's menu, which includes fried pickles and "Pinky's Westside," aka a small block southern style. Tastewise, they hold their own. But Pinky's is striking out on its own, too. There are waffle fries on the menu, which are always welcome, and there are even--GASP!--some healthy options. The "kinda fried turkey" sandwich is delicious, with flavorful, perfectly poached turkey and bacon. The Nature Boy, Pinky's version of a veggie burger, is clearly housemade, a nice alternative to the Boca burger afterthoughts most restaurants throw at the vegetarians in the room. There's something for everyone on the menu without feeling like they threw everything on there.
I'll always have a soft spot for the Penguin, but with more options, air conditioning and *almost* enough room for the hungry customers, I think it's safe to say Pinky's will do just fine on its own.
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