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So, I just continued drinking. The birthplace of Starbucks has a coffee house for any mood or ferocity of coffee drinkers. When she was 18, she got into a now-defunct place called The Connection — a bustling nightclub that pulsed with music and lights.

By Ashlie D. Photo courtesy of Little Woodford's.

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This happens every few months, he said, along with occasional threats of violence towards him and his staff members. Cancel in-app or online prior to the renewal date to avoid future charges. Stevens Ashlie D. Login Sign up. The day before Zarro and I spoke on the phone, the rainbow flag in front of Little Woodfords had been torn down and tossed into the street.

Through time and years of hard activism, the shroud of intense secrecy surrounding these gathering places gradually dissipated and they emerged with the joyful nightlife reputation many hold today.

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Raids were common and patrons would face jail time and the possibility of being outed when their name, occupation and address appeared in newspapers the next day. Find the best gay-popular restaurants and gay-owned cafes in Singapore. In both positions, he has big plans for his community.

Shop these inspiring roasters and support LGBTQ+ businesses. Ashlie D. Stevens is Salon's senior food editor. From bold brews to empowering missions, explore these queer-owned coffee brands. However, raising funds through traditional avenues has been difficult for Clark.

Make this horchata cold brew to add some sugar and spice to your morning Some coffee drinkers claim it causes anxiety. Check reviews, photos, and more on The Pacific Northwest is known for its abundance of coffee houses and cafés. Remember me.

For young members of the LGBTQ community, going out to a gay or lesbian bar was almost like a rite of passage. Little Woodfords opens everyday at 7 a. Inshe established Sis Got Tea. For both Clark and Zarro, continued queer visibility is important in their communities — especially as the pandemic caused many already-struggling LGBTQ-owned gathering spots to close and former president Donald Trump worked to weaken LGBTQ protections.

For decades and decades, just visiting a gay bar was a high-risk activity. Queer and women-owned, Squirrel Chops is a hybrid coffee house/hair salon welcoming LGBTQ+ folks (and their dogs) to gather in Seattle’s Central District. She is based in Chicago.