Paul's Place-- Rocky Point, NC-- Part 1

Famous Hot Dogs says the sign and they aren't kidding. This place has been a must-stop for my family when on the beach from even before I was around, and that is a l-o-n-g time.

The place first opened back in 1928 by Mr. A.A. Paul (I always had though Paul's Place was named after a first name, but 1928 is even too far back for me. The place has been in the same family ever since.

The first building burned down in 1932 and the present structure was erected on the same spot. In 1951, the year was born, it was moved to its present location at the intersection of US-117 and NC-133 and remodeled.

Originally it was a full service restaurant, country store and gas station. In years gone by, the place was also a night spot where couples would come for dining and dancing. Rumor has it that Pender County's first telephone was also in the building.

Then, there are those great hot dogs.

It's a Hot Dog Thing Coming. --RoadDog