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| - Man at Costco: Hey Dion! How do you like Charlotte?
Me: Love it...lots to do, friendly people, the weather...great places to eat.
Man at Costco: have you been to Pinky's? Aww man, imma telling you, if y haven't, just go to Pinky's!
(This guy proceeded to tell me how fabulous the restaurant is for a good 5 minutes. Damn. I better go...I didn't want to let him down!)
Pinky's is like a traditional diner...but so much more! Loud, eclectic music, tattoos friendly servers, nice retro tiki infused decor, lots of drinks and cheap, delicious grub.
The crab hush puppies are just what everyone says they are. Deliciously soft and tender on the inside, with plenty of crab bits, nicely crisp exterior. The batter and crab is slightly sweet, and the tartar has a nice creamy tang. Big portion for the price.
Veggie chili dog: dios mio! The soy dog is dee-lonk-u-lous. I'm a meat eater, but didn't feel like the heaviness of a meat dog. The soy is slightly smoky, the chili flavorful and the slaw sweet and crunch. I like their buns, steamed and sort and perfectly squishy.
Squash Chips: my only criticism is I'd like the slices to be a bit thicker for squash taste...but other than that, also delicious. Not too much batter to weigh things down. Comes with a cool ranch.
Falafel sandwich: can run with the best of em. Flavorful, lots of depth from hummus and pickled veggies.
Banana Pudding: this is the super creamy kind-- not too yellow, lots of banana slices and vanilla wafers. The bananas were a bit too brown in some spots...but that's what bananas do when exposed to air. Delicious and rich.
The servers are efficient and friendly, will make suggestions if asked. Liked the plastic disposable plates, which made things easy and super casual. The bathroom is super clean and surprisingly upscale.
Our bill was less than $26 including a sweet tea. We left stuffed and happy and planning our next visit and what to order!
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