This week, a part of my teenage years died- I read that most Bennigans in the US were closing down for good. Bennigans equals 1990s to me. Right up there with Chili's, I spent a lot of my Aspen Diner work money at this place. One of my first memories of Bennigans was going to the one right by the ice skating rink at the Galleria. In 7th grade, my junior high choir sang at Macy's and Nick Beckham and I went to that Bennigans with our parent's money, then bought Christmas presents for our girlfriends afterwards.
I spent many nights of my teenage years at Bennigans on friday nights after high school football games. Many times, our group would fill up a quarter of the restraunt with my friends from Irving High. We had 2 Bennigans in Irving- one in Las Colinas off 114 and one right at 183 and Esters. In high school, we usually headed over to the one in LC- I don't know why- maybe because Las Colinas was more prestigous. Even after high school, I would still go to the one on 183 with my friends Daniel, Dustin, Thomas, and Justin many many nights during the summer. I really don't know why we always went to Bennigans....i guess it was a matter of convenience.
Does anyone remember the Monte Cristo- Glorious! Ham, swiss cheese, and deep fried in a thick batter, garnished with powered sugar and served with a side of raspberry jelly. It must of had 5000 calories, but it was so good!
3 comments:
Hi Jeff, Know what you mean about Bennigans closing. G'Pa and I used to go there for filet mignons or steaks when we went to El Paso or Albuquerque (after John & Scott left home). We felt the same way when the Toddle House and Nighthawks closed. We visited those when we lived in Albuquerque and Austin; we remember the Toddle House's delicious ice box chocolate pie and the Nighthawk's hamburger steaks. Love, G'Ma
I remember you ordering the Monte Cristo! Good times were had by all.
Jeff MOSS! How dare you start a blog and not tell me? You read my blog and don't even give me the pleasure of reading yours? I had to find out from a link on Kim's blog. How impersonal! :)
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