Wikipedia: Gray's Papaya is a hot dog restaurant with four locations on the West Side of Manhattan, open 24 hours a day year-round. The four locations of Gray's Papaya in Manhattan are: 539 Eighth Avenue at 37th Street, 402 Sixth Avenue at 8th Street, 2090 Broadway at 72nd Street, and their flagship location 116 Waverly Place where founder and owner Damien Reilley started the hot dog empire. Somewhere between a street vendor and a fast food restaurant, Gray's Papaya is famous for its very inexpensive, high-quality hot dogs. The papaya in the name refers to the fruit drinks sold at the establishment, which include orange, grape, piña colada, coconut champagne, and banana daiquiri in addition to papaya. As of October 2008, the Recession Special, (2 hot dogs and a drink) is US$4.45 instead of the previous cost of US$3.50 and a single hot dog is US$1. 50, with tax included. The original Gray's Papaya was started as a spin-off/clone of Papaya King in 1973.