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| - For over 60 years Denny's has etched their name in the pantheon of great American Diners. With hearty, affordable meals and a menu that covers all bases, they have become a hub for communities all over the country.
It's easy to take Denny's for granted. But a recent stop to the Scottsdale location made me pause and reflect on just how special this bastion of American splendor truly is.
I won't waste your time heaping praise on the meals. If you've ever frequented a Denny's, you know the food is outstanding and rivals many Michelin-rated restaurants. I do however want to opine on the service we received from a special waitress.
I arrived without reservation just after 5pm with a group of nine rowdy boys. Normally, we posses a very pleasant disposition, but after a long day in the sun, we needed speedy service and hot meals on the double. Enter our waitress, Mary.
To say Mary was a consummate professional would be an understatement. She was very much a "Waitresses Waitress." It was clear that she had lead a fascinating and storied life. And while her achievements and accolades were most likely vast, she knew the best way to serve her community was right here in Denny's.
Immediately Mary encouraged us to start with the Zesty Nachos. The suggestion was a bit forward to be honest, I mean we just met the lady. But something told us we could trust her. And we did. To our relief, the nachos had a zest level that would satisfy a salsa dancer. After that, we knew who was in command.
Then came time to order entrées.
Right away, the big guns were brought out. "Lumberjack Slam please!" my brother said. Then, another Lumberjack was ordered, then another. Did Mary even flinch? Hell no. She took the daunting order in stride, stopping only to offer constructive criticism to the short-order cooks. Moments later, our food arrived. Like Mary, it exceeded our expectations.
But it was the little things that I'll remember most about that evening. Little things like Mary's quick wit and knack for taking a joke and dishing it back tenfold. Or her spot on directions to the restroom - a restroom that saw more than ample foot traffic once the forks dropped. Yes, I could go on but I will just leave it at this. Mary, if you ever read this, I hope you know your dedication, skill and infectious personality is appreciated and will live on in our hearts, forever.
Thank you
- Justin and the "Rusty Spur Rippers"
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