Comments on: IHOP: “We are here for this community.” http://dcentric.wamu.org/2010/11/ihop-we-are-here-for-this-community/ Race, Class, The District. Mon, 16 Jul 2012 03:01:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Jockwood http://dcentric.wamu.org/2010/11/ihop-we-are-here-for-this-community/#comment-158 Jockwood Sun, 05 Dec 2010 21:11:00 +0000 http://dcentric.wamu.org/?p=2117#comment-158 This is suburbia coming to DC! It's not a bad thing -- it shows that restaurants that used to locate mainly in the suburbs are now comfortable with the city, and see rising incomes in the city to support it. IHOP has delicious buttermilk pancakes. I can eat stacks! And the prices are reasonable. It's a great addition. This is suburbia coming to DC! It’s not a bad thing — it shows that restaurants that used to locate mainly in the suburbs are now comfortable with the city, and see rising incomes in the city to support it. IHOP has delicious buttermilk pancakes. I can eat stacks! And the prices are reasonable. It’s a great addition.

]]> By: Golden Silence http://dcentric.wamu.org/2010/11/ihop-we-are-here-for-this-community/#comment-149 Golden Silence Mon, 22 Nov 2010 16:41:00 +0000 http://dcentric.wamu.org/?p=2117#comment-149 How do you know that they only hire black people? The people you saw working that day don't necessarily represent everyone that was hired. How do you know that they only hire black people? The people you saw working that day don’t necessarily represent everyone that was hired.

]]> By: Anonymous http://dcentric.wamu.org/2010/11/ihop-we-are-here-for-this-community/#comment-147 Anonymous Mon, 22 Nov 2010 02:16:00 +0000 http://dcentric.wamu.org/?p=2117#comment-147 I'm generally an IHOP fan. But my experience on the first day was really bad. The waiters provided the worst service I have ever seen. Our waiter never offered us refills, never asked how our meals were...etc. When I wanted to leave, I had to pull random waiters aside to request the bill since my waiter had gone AWOL. Our waiter finally brought the bill but didn't leave a pen for me to sign (I was paying with a credit card). When I asked her for a pen, she gave me an ugly face (instead of apologizing!!!). And what's with only hiring black people!!!! I know this is DC, but it's Columbia Heights, not Anacostia. You'd think they'd find a couple of Latinos, Asians, etc. The place doesn't feel like it's part of our neighborhood. A big business should do a better job making sure the staff is diverse and represents the community it serves. I'm not going back until I see changes. So disappointed. I’m generally an IHOP fan. But my experience on the first day was really bad. The waiters provided the worst service I have ever seen. Our waiter never offered us refills, never asked how our meals were…etc. When I wanted to leave, I had to pull random waiters aside to request the bill since my waiter had gone AWOL. Our waiter finally brought the bill but didn’t leave a pen for me to sign (I was paying with a credit card). When I asked her for a pen, she gave me an ugly face (instead of apologizing!!!). And what’s with only hiring black people!!!! I know this is DC, but it’s Columbia Heights, not Anacostia. You’d think they’d find a couple of Latinos, Asians, etc. The place doesn’t feel like it’s part of our neighborhood. A big business should do a better job making sure the staff is diverse and represents the community it serves. I’m not going back until I see changes. So disappointed.

]]> By: NickKing8 http://dcentric.wamu.org/2010/11/ihop-we-are-here-for-this-community/#comment-140 NickKing8 Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:08:00 +0000 http://dcentric.wamu.org/?p=2117#comment-140 I plan to be customer 1,501 Nov 23 to lend my support. I plan to be customer 1,501 Nov 23 to lend my support.

]]> By: nandalal rasiah http://dcentric.wamu.org/2010/11/ihop-we-are-here-for-this-community/#comment-139 nandalal rasiah Thu, 18 Nov 2010 14:30:00 +0000 http://dcentric.wamu.org/?p=2117#comment-139 there are gun shows throughout the year in Richmond, largest ones held minutes from my house--barring that there are many gun stores in close proximity to the same. Surely, just a stun gun wouldn't be objectionable? and do people really pine after Ellwood's? Here in our tattooed middle-market city it seems strange to read of a RIC fixture coveted in a bigger city. there are gun shows throughout the year in Richmond, largest ones held minutes from my house–barring that there are many gun stores in close proximity to the same. Surely, just a stun gun wouldn’t be objectionable?

and do people really pine after Ellwood’s? Here in our tattooed middle-market city it seems strange to read of a RIC fixture coveted in a bigger city.

]]> By: Golden Silence http://dcentric.wamu.org/2010/11/ihop-we-are-here-for-this-community/#comment-137 Golden Silence Wed, 17 Nov 2010 23:20:00 +0000 http://dcentric.wamu.org/?p=2117#comment-137 Mr. Jackson sounds like a cool guy! It makes me want to check this IHOP out. Mr. Jackson sounds like a cool guy! It makes me want to check this IHOP out.

]]> By: Lynn Cabrera http://dcentric.wamu.org/2010/11/ihop-we-are-here-for-this-community/#comment-134 Lynn Cabrera Wed, 17 Nov 2010 20:33:00 +0000 http://dcentric.wamu.org/?p=2117#comment-134 They call him MISTER Jackson! When I come visit DC, I'll be sure and eat at one of his IHOPs. :o) They call him MISTER Jackson!

When I come visit DC, I’ll be sure and eat at one of his IHOPs. :o )

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