Flip-Flop Restaurants!

JimmyPeaches · 04-29-2009, 07:52 PM

Tonight, my room mate and I were greeted very rudely at the Hooters in Denton, TX with the statement of, "You can't smoke those in here."

I have been to this same restaurant at least 5 times within the last three weeks, 2 or 3 times with cigars in my hand or already lit when I entered.

I approached the manager about this sudden change in policy and the obviously fabricated lines that were presented to me by a waitress.

My favorite: "Some people might be allergic to cigar smoke."

The manager assured me that he would have an answer for me the next time I visit.... I tried not to laugh.

Has any other BOTL/SOTL had a problem at Hooters or other chain restaurants not knowing their own policies?

white_s2k · 04-29-2009, 08:01 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, 08:06 PM

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

JimmyPeaches · 04-29-2009, 08:15 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, 08:17 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, 08:08 PM

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

Skywalker · 04-29-2009, 11:17 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, 11:30 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, 11:38 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, 09:09 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, 09:18 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....

04-30-2009, 11:02 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...

chippewastud79 · 04-29-2009, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JimmyPeaches

My favorite: "Some people might be allergic to cigar smoke."

Thats an amazing excuse.

It always astonishes me that places allow cigarettes and not cigars or pipes, particularly lounges. If you are going to allow something that has been 'proven to be dangerous' not only the people smoking them but also others, why not allow cigars/pipes which are far less 'dangerous' and have a smell that is far less offensive?

JimmyPeaches · 04-29-2009, 08:08 PM

Well, one of my more preferred waitresses there told me that one in particular had an attitude problem, but when the manager could not an answer a yes/no question, that's what made it really ridiculous.

chippewastud79 · 04-29-2009, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JimmyPeaches

Well, one of my more preferred waitresses there told me that one in particular had an attitude problem, but when the manager could not an answer a yes/no question, that's what made it really ridiculous.

Did you light them anyway? Also, I would call the store right now and ask if they allow cigars and pipes and see what they say over the phone.

04-29-2009, 11:22 PM

I can't remember when...

ade06 · 04-30-2009, 09:23 AM

When I lived in Charlotte, NC. We could smoke at Hooters. The girls tended to frown upon it (even the ones who smoked cigarettes), but it was allowed. If the girls were hot (most of them were not) we would smoke the smaller cigars to be polite.

OLS · 04-30-2009, 09:35 AM

Blue Monkey, Memphis....85 people in there smoking and the guy comes over to me at the pool tables
and says..."I am not asking you to leave, but if anyone complains, I am going to have to ask you to leave.
We don't allow cigar smoking in here." SO I told him not to worry, he would never see me again. And he hasn't.
But he backpedaled and bowed and scraped about his qualification: no one had yet complained.
I told him I wasn't about to wait it out, I was either welcome in his estab or not...which was it? Like I
was going to stub out a Partagas Lonsdale cabinet sel. for his punk ass.

goalie204 · 04-30-2009, 09:25 AM

no smoking anywhere indoor business here in my province in Canada, so enjoy it while you can

loki · 04-30-2009, 01:50 PM

there is only one place i go to that doesn't allow pipes/cigars. if i know they don't allow pipe or cigar smoking but they allow cigs I tell them to get bent and never go back. One of my local b&m's doesn't allow cigs. such a nice place

04-29-2009, 07:52 PM	#1
JimmyPeaches Just in from the Storm Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: James Location: Carrollton/North Dallas/Farmers Branch/Plano, TX Posts: 43 Trading: (0)	Flip-Flop Restaurants! Tonight, my room mate and I were greeted very rudely at the Hooters in Denton, TX with the statement of, "You can't smoke those in here." I have been to this same restaurant at least 5 times within the last three weeks, 2 or 3 times with cigars in my hand or already lit when I entered. I approached the manager about this sudden change in policy and the obviously fabricated lines that were presented to me by a waitress. My favorite: "Some people might be allergic to cigar smoke." The manager assured me that he would have an answer for me the *next* time I visit.... I tried not to laugh. Has any other BOTL/SOTL had a problem at Hooters or other chain restaurants not knowing their own policies?

04-29-2009, 08:01 PM	#2
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, 08:06 PM	#3
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, 08:17 PM	#5
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,508 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, 08:08 PM	#6
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, 09:09 AM	#10
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, 09:18 AM	#11
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!!!

04-29-2009, 08:08 PM	#14
JimmyPeaches Just in from the Storm Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: James Location: Carrollton/North Dallas/Farmers Branch/Plano, TX Posts: 43 Trading: (0)	Re: Flip-Flop Restaurants! Well, one of my more preferred waitresses there told me that one in particular had an attitude problem, but when the manager could not an answer a yes/no question, that's what made it really ridiculous.

04-29-2009, 11:22 PM	#16
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04-30-2009, 09:23 AM	#17
ade06 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Ade Location: Philadelphia Posts: 1,190 Trading: (24)	Re: Flip-Flop Restaurants! When I lived in Charlotte, NC. We could smoke at Hooters. The girls tended to frown upon it (even the ones who smoked cigarettes), but it was allowed. If the girls were hot (most of them were not) we would smoke the smaller cigars to be polite.

04-30-2009, 09:35 AM	#18
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: Flip-Flop Restaurants! Blue Monkey, Memphis....85 people in there smoking and the guy comes over to me at the pool tables and says..."I am not asking you to leave, but if anyone complains, I am going to have to ask you to leave. We don't allow cigar smoking in here." SO I told him not to worry, he would never see me again. And he hasn't. But he backpedaled and bowed and scraped about his qualification: no one had yet complained. I told him I wasn't about to wait it out, I was either welcome in his estab or not...which was it? Like I was going to stub out a Partagas Lonsdale cabinet sel. for his punk ass.

04-30-2009, 09:25 AM	#19
goalie204 Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Myles Location: Winnipeg Posts: 1,659 Trading: (12)	Re: Flip-Flop Restaurants! no smoking anywhere indoor business here in my province in Canada, so enjoy it while you can

04-30-2009, 01:50 PM	#20
loki H.A.T.E Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh pa Posts: 1,484 Trading: (7)	Re: Flip-Flop Restaurants! there is only one place i go to that doesn't allow pipes/cigars. if i know they don't allow pipe or cigar smoking but they allow cigs I tell them to get bent and never go back. One of my local b&m's doesn't allow cigs. such a nice place