Project:Denny's - Reviews - March 19, 1996


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Denny's #2104
Arlington, Texas

Attendees: P7A77, Amie, Loree Parker, Richard Pruitt, Teresa Gubbins
Wait-person(s): Debbie
What we ate: P7A77 - Seasoned Fries with BBQ Sauce, Coffee; Amie - Nothing; Loree - Fries, Coffee; Richard - Nothing; Teresa - Coffee
And so we grabbed media attention. This was the first of a small five-stop trek around Arlington, Texas. We met up with a writer and photographer for the Dallas Morning News here (the article was printed in the "Today" section on March 25, 1996, and will soon be available to read here). It's a fairly new Denny's (the DFW area sure seems to have a lot of new stores), and was pretty fancy looking. I was wearing the Denny's Tie Clip I got from the Ardmore Denny's, and the cook kept starting at it (as well as at the other members of our party). Teresa, the interveiwer, actually had heard of Wally Pleasant. Wow. The highlight of the evening was gettin' five whole smackaroos from Teresa. I should have kept it so as to represent the first payment (of hopefully gobs and gobs more) as a result of this project, but instead I used it to pay for my fries and coffee.
WAY: Yes (Terrell - an older, fatter, balding Al, but as close as we could get. His attitude was nice and goofy, and personality goes a long way.)
Free Stuff: Mini Easter Basket (with mini chocolate eggs)

Denny's #1219
Arlington, Texas

Attendees: P7A77, Amie, Loree Parker, Richard Pruitt
Wait-person(s): Peter (host)
What we ate: Nothing
This Denny's was fun, because we freaked the hell out of Peter. I think he went along with what we were doing out of fear. Richard (the photographer for the Dallas Morning News) was snapping pictures all over the place. As I was talking to Peter, I noticed that Richard was causing the folks in the back room to get a bit nervous. They were pointing at us and looking concerned. When they started walking out to talk to us, we high-tailed it for the door. We're such deviants.
WAY: No
Free Stuff: Minute Maid Pin (for those of you keeping track at home, this makes five total)

Denny's #6438
Arlington, Texas

Attendees: P7A77, Amie, Loree Parker, Richard Pruitt
Wait-person(s): Flo
What we ate: Nothing
This had a sort of weird remodeling. The outside sign had a new rectangular shape, but the old (and better) logo. Variety is the spice of life, I suppose.
WAY: Yes (Chris - waiter)
Free Stuff: Chef's Hat

Denny's #0690
Arlington, Texas

Attendees: P7A77, Amie, Loree Parker, Richard Pruitt
Wait-person(s): Carissa (waitress) and Robert Walker (manager)
What we ate: Nothing
Robert is perhaps the best Weird Al match so far. Sure, he's fatter and balder, but he has the moustache, the glasses, the goofy look, and the attitude. He also gave us our first orange juice carafe. What a guy.
WAY: Yes (Robert Walker - manager)
Free Stuff: "Pedro" Pin, Orange Juice Carafe

Denny's #6577
Arlington, Texas

Attendees: P7A77, Amie, Loree Parker, Richard Pruitt
Wait-person(s): Brett
What we ate: P7A77 - Root Beer with Cherry Sauce; Amie - Coke; Loree - Coffee; Richard - Coke
The last of the Arlington visits. We got to sit in a booth near a big "Grand Slam" sign painted on the windows. There was no shortage of carafes that night, as we were able to get one from here, too (complete with the "Share A Carafe of Sunshine" insert). Plus, Richard paid for our drinks. Whee. Unfortunately, in all the excitement of getting a second carafe and getting my beverage paid for, I forgot to get a photo taken. Luckily, I went to Taco Bell and obtained a free "Tick" toy, so I got a photo of that.
WAY: No
Free Stuff: Orange Juice Carafe