it never closes, it islways faithful, always there for you. >> when i was a kid i was obsessed with this place and i wanted to be a chef or this was the only place i had ever been to where i could watch people cook. this was action. i would see these people cooking at a pace and people were completely out of control but they were still providing hospitality. it really helped me fall in love with cooking. >> i am, unbelievably, despite of my travels, new to the waffle house and unfamiliar with the ways. the terminology is new to me. >> i am looking at my hash brown and i am confused and enticed. >> you cannot go all in. >> i need to make a choice. >> when you find your balance you memorize it.