Flip-Flop Restaurants!

white_s2k · 04-29-2009, 07:01 PM

I actually had the opposite experience at Twin Peaks (same "idea" as Hooters) in Plano, TX this past weekend. First time eating there, went in with 2 cigars in my pocket to enjoy after the Mavs game. (Can't smoke inside the restaurant though) Waitress grabs my cigars out of my pocket and says "I'll be right back.. I'm not taking them I promise!". Comes back 5 minutes later and says the manager is a fan of cigars and wants to try the Cubao I had on me.. and was going to comp $30 worth of food and beer if I agreed. I did the simple math and $30 > $6 cigar.. so I agreed, he later came over and we had a nice conversation.

Not exactly what your question was pertaining to.. but I think it shows every establishment can be different. It certainly sounds like the waitress just didn't know WTH she was taking about.

mikeyj23 · 04-29-2009, 07:06 PM

I've smoked cigars in Denton Hooters on several occasions - odd that they changed their policy.

JimmyPeaches · 04-29-2009, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeyj23

I've smoked cigars in Denton Hooters on several occasions - odd that they changed their policy.

So have I, last Friday a guy walked past my table and told me that I just made him remember that he left his cigars in the truck, so in 10 minutes there were 2 tables smoking cigars with no issues.

elderboy02 · 04-29-2009, 07:17 PM

I have never had a problem smoking cigars at Hooters. Hell, we have even had a HERF at the one in Newport, KY back in November.

SmokinCozy · 04-29-2009, 07:08 PM

I live in CA so I would get that response no matter where I went.

Skywalker · 04-29-2009, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokinCozy

I live in CA so I would get that response no matter where I went.

Yeah! We can only dream about smoking in a restaurant!

MedicCook · 04-29-2009, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokinCozy

I live in CA so I would get that response no matter where I went.

Same thing here in New York.

groogs · 04-29-2009, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by SmokinCozy

I live in CA so I would get that response no matter where I went.

rizzle · 04-30-2009, 08:09 AM

Ain't happening in Florida bro. Although I must say I usually don't go to Hoots to smoke.

The Professor · 04-30-2009, 08:18 AM

Can't wait to be in Denton soon.

I wouldn't be caught dead in Hooters; but there are plenty of other places to smoke....

OLS · 04-30-2009, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by The Professor

Can't wait to be in Denton soon.

I wouldn't be caught dead in Hooters; but there are plenty of other places to smoke....

Sweetest girl I ever knew was from Denton..Helen Culp. But when I lost
last weekend town priveleges in boot camp, I failed to meet her as planned
and she never spoke to me again. And I could not call her to tell her I was
being disciplined. ROMANTIC TRAGEDY.

jledou · 04-30-2009, 08:58 AM

Although not a popular response, they at least made their own decision to not allow cigar smoking and were not forced to by the government. It was a free decision and now they will have to face the consequences. Just like we are still free to make the decision to eat their or not depending on how we feel about it.

Nothing personal, but we always complain about not allowing business owners to make their own choices but we also complain if they do make their own choices and they are not in our favor.

Just a thought...

icehog3 · 04-30-2009, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by OLS

Sweetest girl I ever knew was from Denton..Helen Culp. But when I lost
last weekend town priveleges in boot camp, I failed to meet her as planned
and she never spoke to me again. And I could not call her to tell her I was
being disciplined. ROMANTIC TRAGEDY.

Sounds like an "Andy Griffith Show" episode, Brad.

mikeyj23 · 04-30-2009, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by The Professor

Can't wait to be in Denton soon.

I wouldn't be caught dead in Hooters; but there are plenty of other places to smoke....

you'd be surprised. it's kind of dismal.
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JimmyPeaches · 04-30-2009, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Dukeuni

I agree with this statement, but I also think it is a decision that should be phased into businesses. Start posting signs a month before saying that the restaurants policy in regards to smoking will be changing on a certain date, etc. Heck, if I had planned on watching a basketball game with some fine cigars and great wings, and then to have that shot down at the last second, I would be frustrated.

But you are right, at least it was the business that was making this decision and not the government. Let the market decide which businesses want to allow smokers.

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Originally Posted by jledou

100% agree that it would have been nice to know that it was coming!

There was no business decision behind it, just some whiny waitress that couldn't even come up with a feasible excuse who had a manager that doesn't know what the business decision is.

The Professor · 04-30-2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeyj23

you'd be surprised. it's kind of dismal.
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Coming from IL where you can't smoke inside or 15ft from doors, Denton will be a step up.

cbsmokin · 04-30-2009, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by The Professor

Can't wait to be in Denton soon.

I wouldn't be caught dead in Hooters; but there are plenty of other places to smoke....

For the last time Dokk, the patrons (you) are not allowed to wear orange shorts and a tank top into hooters. Just get over it.

icehog3 · 04-30-2009, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by The Professor

I wouldn't be caught dead in Hooters

Por que?

The Professor · 04-30-2009, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Por que?

Honestly? I would be absolutely MORTIFIED if I ran into a student. At the end of the day, Denton's a small town....

I'll go to Hooters in Chicago, though, Admiral

04-30-2009, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SmokinCozy

I live in CA so I would get that response no matter where I went.

Tis the trend that's killing us all...

04-29-2009, 07:01 PM	#1
white_s2k The Dude Abides Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Josh Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 1,052 Trading: (20)	Re: Flip-Flop Restaurants! I actually had the opposite experience at Twin Peaks (same "idea" as Hooters) in Plano, TX this past weekend. First time eating there, went in with 2 cigars in my pocket to enjoy after the Mavs game. (Can't smoke inside the restaurant though) Waitress grabs my cigars out of my pocket and says "I'll be right back.. I'm not taking them I promise!". Comes back 5 minutes later and says the manager is a fan of cigars and wants to try the Cubao I had on me.. and was going to comp $30 worth of food and beer if I agreed. I did the simple math and $30 > $6 cigar.. so I agreed, he later came over and we had a nice conversation. Not exactly what your question was pertaining to.. but I think it shows every establishment can be different. It certainly sounds like the waitress just didn't know WTH she was taking about. __________________ "An armed society is a polite society. Manners are good when one may have to back up his acts with his life." – Robert A. Heinlein

04-29-2009, 07:06 PM	#2
mikeyj23 Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Michael Location: Texas Posts: 635 Trading: (10)	Re: Flip-Flop Restaurants! I've smoked cigars in Denton Hooters on several occasions - odd that they changed their policy.

04-29-2009, 07:17 PM	#4
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,521 Trading: (133)	Re: Flip-Flop Restaurants! I have never had a problem smoking cigars at Hooters. Hell, we have even had a HERF at the one in Newport, KY back in November.

04-29-2009, 07:08 PM	#5
SmokinCozy I don't smoke that Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Craig Location: Los Angeles Posts: 562 Trading: (47)	Re: Flip-Flop Restaurants! I live in CA so I would get that response no matter where I went. __________________ And how is education supposed to make me feel smarter? Besides, every time I learn something new, it pushes some old stuff out of my brain..

04-30-2009, 08:09 AM	#9
rizzle Order Restored Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: st pete, fl Posts: 2,679 Trading: (23)	Re: Flip-Flop Restaurants! Ain't happening in Florida bro. Although I must say I usually don't go to Hoots to smoke.

04-30-2009, 08:18 AM	#10
The Professor i wish i was geRRy... Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: geRRy Location: So*Cal... Posts: 1,703 Trading: (7)	Re: Flip-Flop Restaurants! Can't wait to be in Denton soon. I wouldn't be caught dead in Hooters; but there are plenty of other places to smoke.... __________________ ~Dokk Join the CA Lottery (clicky). It's fun!!!

04-30-2009, 08:58 AM	#12
jledou Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Kansas Posts: 2,262 Trading: (27)	Re: Flip-Flop Restaurants! Although not a popular response, they at least made their own decision to not allow cigar smoking and were not forced to by the government. It was a free decision and now they will have to face the consequences. Just like we are still free to make the decision to eat their or not depending on how we feel about it. Nothing personal, but we always complain about not allowing business owners to make their own choices but we also complain if they do make their own choices and they are not in our favor. Just a thought...