Every Starbucks reflects its immediate community and reinforces it. At least in this venue the staff reflects in part its neighborhood. The few barristas that are heterosexual are, shrewdly, gay-tolerant.
For those who don't drink this very successful outlet is the ideal choice for makng friends. After hours of coffee, tea and pleasant conversation, one can walk to the curb with very little effort. Equal time spent in a nearby bar pales in comparison.
Not everybody in the gay hood is gay, lesbian or transgender. Those who are 'other' feel at ease when same sex parties kiss or they simply fail to return.
Age, disabilities, accent or political affinities are all welcome and feel at Home here. This is my second home for I come here after work for an hour before heading home.
If I am fortunate it's likely that I'll meet my next significant other at the granite counter or in the sometimes smoky patio by swaying palm trees.
Gay tourists must stop here when in town and in need of recreation and relaxation.
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