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accadacca
01-17-2017, 06:34 PM
Crappy food and only decent scenery. Not surprised...

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SALT LAKE CITY — After opening nearly two decades ago to some controversy and a few raised eyebrows, the restaurant Hooters has apparently closed its doors in Midvale.

Utah’s Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control confirmed to FOX 13 the restaurant relinquished its liquor license, a sign that it has closed and not planning to reopen. DABC spokesman Terry Wood said Hooters had a full-service restaurant license, which allowed it to serve beer, wine and spirits as long as patrons also ordered food.

Hooters gave up the coveted liquor license in December, Wood said.

Archived reports said Hooters opened near 7200 South and State Street in 1998 to a bit of controversy. Some residents had complained of Hooters’ use of waitresses in tight tank tops and shorts to sell chicken wings in a state known for its conservative culture. The “breastaurant,” as it’s been dubbed by some, has always played off its buxom waitresses.

Hooters’ Midvale location was its only Utah restaurant. An email sent to Hooters’ corporate offices seeking comment was not immediately responded to on Tuesday. The national chain has restaurants in Colorado and a casino in Las Vegas.

http://fox13now.com/2017/01/17/nearly-a-decade-in-conservative-utah-hooters-closes-its-doors/

Iceaxe
01-17-2017, 07:03 PM
I've drank many a beer in that establishment.

double moo
01-17-2017, 08:13 PM
I've seen more cleavage at La Caille.... no one bitches about their outfits.

twotimer
01-17-2017, 09:01 PM
Gosh...I've only been in a Hooters once, and it was probably 20 years ago. I'm not a prude by any means, but I recall it felt kinda trashy. A watered down strip joint.

If you're up for a laugh, check out the South Park episode "Raisins".

rockgremlin
01-17-2017, 09:53 PM
I've seen more cleavage at La Caille.... no one bitches about their outfits.


Likewise you can see more skin wandering past Victoria's Secret at the mall, but nobody complains about them.

DiscGo
01-18-2017, 09:21 AM
I've drank many a beer in that establishment.

You were the first person of whom I thought when I heard about this story :)

Iceaxe
01-18-2017, 03:00 PM
You were the first person of whom I thought when I heard about this story :)

True Story.... I used to take my daughter's to Hooters when they were young and then tell them.... this is where you work if you don't graduate High School.

:roflol:

I also told them if you're going to be a stripper you want to be a Utah stripper, because in Utah the guys can't touch you.

Damn, my parenting skills are off the top of the awesome chart.

:2thumbs:

At one time Hooters was the closest restaurant to my office, so we would often walk over. And before you ask, my office was there for 10 years before Hooters moved in.

And my final observation.... why is it the fugly chicks always bitching about Hooters?

Here you go ugly lady, a hot cup of coffee.... :lol8:

http://static.fjcdn.com/pictures/Hooters_3615fd_444565.jpg

Iceaxe
01-18-2017, 03:07 PM
Here's a picture of some of the Utah Hooter's girls.

https://a4-images.myspacecdn.com/images03/21/2f37e9cd259547958a061f25c1873e82/300x300.jpg

rockgremlin
01-18-2017, 04:27 PM
^^^ Five more to receive unemployment benefits soon...

Sombeech
01-18-2017, 04:37 PM
It's gotta be the Mormons' fault tho

rockgremlin
01-18-2017, 04:44 PM
It's gotta be the Mormons' fault tho


???wat???

I blame it on their mediocre food...and the eye candy ain't what it used to be.

The last time I went to Hooters my waitress was seven months preggo and wearing a baggy sweatshirt.

Iceaxe
01-18-2017, 06:03 PM
When Hooters first showed up there were not many places you could get wings in Utah. I don't think I've been to Hooters for a couple of years. Now there's dozens of good wing places. FWIW - Wing Nutz is my favorite.

accadacca
01-18-2017, 06:05 PM
I blame it on their mediocre food...and the eye candy ain't what it used to be.
Agreed.

Scott P
01-19-2017, 10:26 AM
When Hooters first showed up there were not many places you could get wings in Utah. I don't think I've been to Hooters for a couple of years. Now there's dozens of good wing places. FWIW - Wing Nutz is my favorite.

So in other words, your preference has changed from hooters to nuts? :mrgreen: