DINING BEAT : CHATSWORTH GETS PINK'S.

Byline: Larry Lipson

We're finally in the Pink.

Hot dog fanciers who have been devotees of Pink's Famous Chili Dogs over the years and who live in the North San Fernando Valley will no longer have to drive to Pink's sole location at 709 La Brea Ave., Los Angeles.

On Feb. 6, Pink's will be selling its famous wieners at the new Winnetka 20 cinema in Chatsworth.

Pink's, an L.A. hot dog fixture since 1939, has long been associated with show biz. Many a famous star has pulled up to the landmark Pink's stand on the corner of La Brea and Melrose avenues in a limousine and sent the chauffeur in for a footlong frankfurter with or without chili.

It took a second-generation Pink - Richard Pink, the son of founders Betty and Paul Pink - to decide to finally branch out.

Referring to seeing movies and eating a Pink's dog, Richard Pink said ``It's a perfect combination.''

It's organic

Acouple of newcomers in Studio City:

Perroche, 11928 Ventura Blvd., [phone], replacing Cafe St. Michel expected to Jan. 29.

Perroche, the name of a Kentish goat cheese from England, is owned by two Britishers, chef Grady Atkins and partner-manager Stuart Barker. Atkins' food, with an emphasis on organically grown ingredients, is termed ``country cooking from France, Italy and England.''

Also due to open shortly is Kung Pao China Bistro, replacing Antartica at 11838 Ventura Blvd., [phone].

Kung Pao is owned by Jimmy Chi, who has the Wok Avenue China Bistro at 3711 Magnolia Blvd., Burbank.

Other newcomers are Green Cactus Mexican Grill, 150 N. San Fernando Blvd., Burbank, [phone], specializing in fresh Mexican fare, and Lavande, in Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel, 1700 Ocean Ave., Santa Monica, [phone].

``Preview prices'' until Feb. 14, the official opening day, are promised by Lavande chef Alain Giraud at his long-awaited Provencal restaurant.

Readers recommendations

Reader Pat O'Bryant of Thousand Oaks calls the Red Oak Rotisserie, 868 Thousand Oaks Blvd., [phone], ``The best-kept secret in Thousand Oaks,'' and suggests the rosemary chicken and a side of the house-produced potato salad (half chicken, $5.69), while John Blanchette of Los Angeles is a fan of Doughboys Bakery and Cafe, 8136 W. Third St., [phone], where he points to four sandwiches (portobello mushroom, artichoke, roasted chicken and Mimi's special, each $5.95) and the basil roasted chicken salad ($6.75) as great lunch items.