"Screw sportsmanship, I want pancakes!" exclaimed one disgruntled fan after the disappointing conclusion of Seattle's first preseason game. The Seahawks defeated the Tennessee Titans 20-18 at Qwest Field, but came up one point shy of rewarding 65,000 fans with a free stack of buttermilk hotcakes at IHOP. more ›

They're light, they're fluffy and they're free. IHOP [Seattle locations] is giving away short stacks today. There was hardly a wait at all at the Aurora location, friendly service, and if you need another reason to have pancakes for lunch: there's that scoop of whipped butter they're hoping you'll donate to help fund local children's hospitals. more ›

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