Maple Syrup

[Drunk Monk]

Wow. That’s painfully Cruzian. Have you tried them?

[thatguy]

I had said green waffle. It was serviceable as a waffle-like breakfast item, but not particularly memorable...not something I would seek out unless I had diet considerations or wanted to go out of my way to support a local business. 

--tg

[Drunk Monk]

Fair

When we were in Bali, our first meal at a B&B was green pancakes. We asked what made them green but our hosts didn’t speak enough English to explain. They was heavenly. Such an exotic flavor. It was probably iguana…

[King Bob]

Personally, I skip the syrup and use more butter. And I think pancakes are far superior to waffles.

[Greg]

Heidi's, Lake Tahoe. Bacon pancakes, for the win.

[thatguy]

Fair

When we were in Bali, our first meal at a B&B was green pancakes. We asked what made them green but our hosts didn’t speak enough English to explain. They was heavenly. Such an exotic flavor. It was probably iguana…

Or the Soylent...

--tg

[Dr. Ivor Yeti]

H makes a yeasted waffle. Unbelievably good and super-light.

[Greg]

H not to be confused with Heidi.

[Drunk Monk]

Personally, I skip the syrup and use more butter. And I think pancakes are far superior to waffles.

I just eat the butter straight.

Okay, just kidding. When a PA friend of mine transferred to work as a medic in Red Dog AK, he said that you burn so much fat that you crave butter and you could just eat a stick straight. That has always piqued my imagination but I would never ever want to be that cold. 

Do we need another debates thread? I think so.

Fair

When we were in Bali, our first meal at a B&B was green pancakes. We asked what made them green but our hosts didn’t speak enough English to explain. They was heavenly. Such an exotic flavor. It was probably iguana…

Or the Soylent...

--tg

 
Well played, sir. 20 points to Ravenclaw (or whatever house you call home).

[thatguy]

I just eat the butter straight.

A certain KB once told me that you can avoid getting drunk by eating a stick of butter before going on a drinking binge...

I haven't tested that tho I did drink a cup of olive oil twice as part of a fast prescribed by an alt-health practitioner to fix a gall bladder issue. It worked, but it was pretty awful..

--tg

[Drunk Monk]

A certain KB once told me that you can avoid getting drunk by eating a stick of butter before going on a drinking binge...

I've heard that too. A friend told me it was a 'secret weapon' before entering drinking contests. Seems like a ticket to barf to me...

[Drunk Monk]

TTT42025

Woke to this and thought of Greg (for all the wrong reasons).

DECEMBER 10, 2025
MAPLE MAGIC: DENNY’S UNVEILS “STICKY KICKS” – THE WORLD’S FIRST SNEAKERS MADE WITH REAL SYRUP
BY:  DENNY'S MEDIA TEAM

America’s Diner celebrates National Maple Syrup Day with footwear artist Mache for the sweetest drip of the season

SPARTANBURG, S.C. December 10, 2025 — In streetwear, “drip” is the ultimate compliment, and this National Maple Syrup Day (December 17), America’s Diner is bringing its signature golden drip from the plate to the pavement with the launch of Sticky Kicks – the first-ever sneakers made with real Denny’s syrup*. Created in collaboration with iconic footwear artist and designer Mache, these limited-edition high-top sneakers pay tribute to the sweet stuff that makes every Grand Slam® irresistible.

“Sticky Kicks are impractical, unnecessary, and completely over the top, which is exactly why we love them,” said Ellie Doty, senior vice president and chief brand officer at Denny’s. “At Denny’s, syrup isn’t just something we serve. It’s part of who we are. It’s our golden thread. So, it only makes sense we’d be the first to turn it into fashion.”

Drip That Sticks

Each pair of Sticky Kicks features a clear, sealed panel that proudly displays the real Denny’s syrup inside – making them equal parts diner art and streetwear statement. Designed with syrup-colored patent leather, tumbled yellow accents, and the iconic Denny’s logo embossed on the heel, these kicks are the sweetest flex of the season.

Fashion insiders may call it bold. Denny’s just calls it breakfast.

How to Score a Pair

The Sticky Kicks drop on National Maple Syrup Day, December 17, 2025, at 12 p.m. EST exclusively at DinerDrip.com. Given their bespoke design and limited run, only a select few fans will get to claim this sugary status symbol. Denny’s Rewards members will get first access with a special code to unlock the site and place their order an hour earlier than anyone else. Guests who are not yet Rewards members can sign up now at www.dennys.com/rewards.

Sticky Kicks will be available in adult men’s sizes 8-13 and retail for $195.

The Story Behind the Sole

For Denny’s, syrup is more than just a condiment – it’s a lifestyle. Sticky Kicks mark the brand’s latest move to merge diner culture with pop culture in unexpected ways.

“Sticky Kicks was just the right mix of over the top theming and maintaining the high standards of materials and fabrications that our sneakers are known for,” said shoe designer Dan Gamache, better known as Mache. “Though it had its sticky moments in the research and development phases, creating this true collector’s shoe is something we are all so proud of.”

Become a Denny’s Rewards member and follow Denny’s on social media for sneak peeks and updates on the drop, then get ready to celebrate the syrup that runs through Denny’s soul and soles.

*Do not puncture the shoes or eat the syrup from the shoes for any reason. These drips are for style only, so leave it that way.


About Denny's Corp.
Denny's is a Spartanburg, S.C. - based family dining restaurant brand that has been welcoming guests to our booths for more than 70 years. Our guiding principle is simple: We love to feed people. Denny’s provides craveable meals at a meaningful value across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night. Whether it's at our brick-and-mortar locations, via Denny's on Demand (the first delivery platform in the family dining segment), or at The Meltdown, Banda Burrito, and The Burger Den, our three virtual restaurant concepts, Denny’s is ready to delight guests whenever and however they want to order. Our longstanding commitment to supporting our local communities in need is brought to life with our Mobile Relief Diner (that delivers hot meals to our neighbors during times of disaster), Denny's Hungry for Education™ scholarship program, our annual fundraiser with long-time-partner No Kid Hungry, and our new partnership supporting Cookies for Kids’ Cancer in their mission to fund research for new, improved and less toxic treatments for kids facing cancer. 
Denny's is one of the largest franchised full-service restaurant brands in the world, based on the number of restaurants. As of September 24, 2025, the Denny’s brand consisted of 1,459 global restaurants, 1,397 of which were franchised and licensed restaurants and 62 of which were company-operated. This includes 166 restaurants in Canada, Costa Rica, Curacao, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, Mexico, New Zealand, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. 

[Greg]

Saw that on Colbert and thought about getting you a pair.

[Drunk Monk]

thought of Greg (for all the wrong reasons).

*Do not puncture the shoes or eat the syrup from the shoes for any reason. These drips are for style only, so leave it that way.

Only you cannot eat the syrup.

So what's the point?

[Dr. Ivor Yeti]

Gene got a “shoe deal”?