Tail o’ the Pup is 1933 Group’s fourth landmark restoration of historical and cultural significance, the eleventh venue they own and operate in Los Angeles, and the first fast casual dining destination. A beloved city icon, the dramatic 18-foot-wide by 9-foot-tall eatery was first established in 1946, and in 2005 it was moved into storage and was hibernating away from public view, waiting for the right new caretakers to adopt it.

Tail o’ the Pup reinvigorates a sentimental memory for native Angelinos and tourists alike. Originally billing “Tasty hot pups—you’ll like ‘em!” as its catchphrase, the classic example of roadside programmatic architecture has been memorialized by celebrities, artists, and pop-culture moments.

A roster of Hollywood stars became longstanding fans, often photographed in front of the Pup, including actresses Sigourney Weaver and Betty White as well as band members of Devo and The Go-Go’s. It has made several television cameos—showcased by Jim Henson in a 1987 episode of The Muppet Show, featured in George Benson’s music video for his 1980 Billboard hit “Give me the Night,” and lured culinary legend Anthony Bourdain during a 2002 episode of his travel and food series “A Cook’s Tour.”