Luke Danes

🔟 Luke Danes' Top 10 Favorite Things

Straight from Gilmore Girls, in Luke's own words.

1. 1

   My diner

   It used to be my dad's hardware store, and now it's mine.

2. 2

   Flannel and a backward baseball cap

   It's a uniform. It works.

3. 3

   Building a chuppah by hand

   Give me wood and tools and I'll make you one, even if you never ask.

4. 4

   My dad's boat

   I'm finally finishing what he started.

5. 5

   Healthy food

   Eat a vegetable now and then. It won't kill you.

6. 6

   Jess

   My nephew. A handful, but family.

7. 7

   April

   Turns out I have a daughter, and she's scientific and smart.

8. 8

   A truly successful tuna melt

   There's a key to it, and I know what it is.

9. 9

   Getting out of a town meeting

   Rare, precious and always a success.

10. 10

    Pie for a bad day

    Throwing pencils around is a sign you need pie.

🔟 Luke Danes' Top 10 Things That Annoy Me

Straight from Gilmore Girls, in Luke's own words.

1. 1

   Cell phones in my diner

   There's a sign. Read the sign.

2. 2

   Taylor Doose

   Same conversation every year.

3. 3

   An old-fashioned soda shop next door

   Since when is a soda shop a necessary business?

4. 4

   Firelight Festivals

   It feels like they happen every week.

5. 5

   Celebrating Christmas two weeks early

   Who celebrates Christmas two weeks early?

6. 6

   Coffee and fries for breakfast

   I can't stand it. So unhealthy.

7. 7

   Kirk at the counter

   Is there any way to speed this up, Kirk?

8. 8

   Festival of Living Art

   The festival of nutty pictures.

9. 9

   Cats

   I don't like cats. Simple as that.

10. 10

    Autumn festival decorations on my diner

    I can guess what you're carrying in.

🔟 Luke Danes' Top 10 Diner Orders

Straight from Gilmore Girls, in Luke's own words.

1. 1

   Santa burger

   For special occasions only.

2. 2

   Coffee cake, baked by hand

   For a girl's sixteenth birthday, with balloons.

3. 3

   Whipped cream on pancakes

   On a good day I'll add the whipped cream myself.

4. 4

   Ham on rye

   One of the faster sandwiches to assemble.

5. 5

   Cajun Eggs Benedict

   Back on the specials board.

6. 6

   Blueberry muffins

   Two to go, straight from the case.

7. 7

   French toast with crispy bacon

   A classic order, done right.

8. 8

   Turkey burgers with sweet potato fries

   Dinner at home, with broccoli on the side.

9. 9

   The Wednesday usual: French dip and extra fries

   I remember what my regulars order.

10. 10

    Risotto (for special guests)

    I make it at home when there's company.

🎁 Luke Danes' Top 10 Gift Ideas for Fans

Gift ideas for fans, inspired by Luke's on-screen favorites. They are not official Gilmore Girls merchandise.

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1. 1

   Carhartt Men's Loose Fit Midweight Flannel Plaid Shirt (105947)

   Inspired by: The flannel.

2. 2

   '47 Blank Classic Clean Up Cap, Adjustable

   Inspired by: The backward cap.

3. 3

   Lodge LDP3 Reversible Grill/Griddle

   Inspired by: Burgers and pancakes.

4. 4

   Dexter-Russell Sani-Safe Hamburger Turner

   Inspired by: Diner burgers.

5. 5

   Pyrex 9.5" Fluted Glass Pie Plate

   Inspired by: Pie for a bad day.

6. 6

   Stanley 150 Series 3-Piece Chisel Set

   Inspired by: Built the chuppah by hand.

7. 7

   Sayfine Stainless Steel Vegetable Steamer Basket

   Inspired by: Eat a vegetable now and then.

8. 8

   Cuisinart CPT-180 4-Slice Classic Toaster

   Inspired by: "My big toaster's broken".

9. 9

   "No Cell Phone Use Permitted" Aluminum Sign

   Inspired by: The diner sign.

10. 10

    Estwing E3-16C 16 oz Curved Claw Hammer

    Inspired by: Hand-built the chuppah.