The Strange Things That Can Bring Back a Memory ...

You know, it's funny the things that can make you remember something.  I was going through the drive through yesterday at Hardee's and saw a sign that brought back memories from childhood!

My father, my sister, and I used to go to Myrtle Beach almost every weekend when I was younger.  It was always our special get away.  During our trips we would always have one night that we would get dressed up and go out to a really nice restaurant.  On one such trip we picked an Italian restaurant.  We waited for our table and then the three of us headed to our table.  Deciding that the best pizza is always from a true Italian restaurant (and that is what it looked like we had found) we quickly decided that is what we would have.  When the waitress came to take our drink order and give us the menus, my dad told her we already knew what we wanted.  We wanted a large pizza, dripping with extra cheese, peperoni (and whatever other toppings Dad was going to make us pick off).  The waitress looked like we had kicked her in the stomach!  She quickly informed us that this was a "sit down" restaurant and that they did NOT serve something as common as pizza!  My sister and I were stunned, what did that mean?  My father, was pissed, now you are treating his family as if they are beneath you?  If I remember correctly we quickly found a small home owned Italian restaurant and had some of the best pizza I have ever had!  Silly story brought back by an even sillier sign.  I still have to ask the question.....What is a "Sit-Down" restaurant?  And has anyone ever seen a restaurant where you are made to stand?