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'Sexy espresso' stands leave competitors steaming
The Daily Herald ^ | May 16, 2008 | David Chircop

Posted on 05/22/2008 7:59:51 AM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks

EVERETT -- It's a fad that's picking up steam in Snoho­mish County's hyper-competitive coffee market.

Espresso drive-through stands with bikini- and lingerie-sporting baristas are popping up from Monroe to Edmonds.

In the past year, at least six of these java joints employing provocatively dressed young women have opened in the county.

A few owners of these roadside stands say business is so brisk, they're hiring more employees and have plans to open new locations.

"I brought a touch of Vegas back to Washington," said Bill Wheeler, who opened Grab 'N' Go Espresso on Highway 99 just south of Everett last year.

Wheeler says he aims to soon operate a dozen stands in Washington and Nevada, including one with male baristas in tight Speedos and bowties.

Sometimes wearing little more than pasties and bikini bottoms, the scantily clad baristas at Wheeler's stands have scores of well-tipping customers.

While customers are expressing support with their pocketbooks, some people are complaining that these new businesses are pushing boundaries too far.

They've told law enforcement officers and elected officials that they think the stands should be more tightly regulated.

"I'm not against people making money," said Kimberly Gainza, 37, of Everett. "What I'm against is how they're going about doing it. It's not right -- on a road where everybody can see."

Gainza got a jolt a few weeks ago while stuck in traffic on Highway 99. She spotted a barista with bright blue stickers strategically placed on her chest standing at a stand's drive-up window.

As long as genitals and nipples are covered, police say the stands do not violate indecent exposure laws. Health officials and state Labor and Industries officials say there are no clothing requirements for baristas.

(Excerpt) Read more at heraldnet.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: Washington
KEYWORDS: espresso; everett; sexpresso; snohomishcounty
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I declare that this thread shall not be useless!

NOT GUILTY!

(Caption: Kryn Allen (left) and Terra Blair, both 19, work at the Cowgirls espresso stand in Everett on Wednesday morning. "It's the funniest when the high school boys come through," Blair said. "You know it makes their day!")

1 posted on 05/22/2008 7:59:51 AM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks
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To: pax_et_bonum

Salacious PING!


2 posted on 05/22/2008 8:00:43 AM PDT by Tolerance Sucks Rocks (To the liberal, there's no sacrifice too big for somebody else to make. --FReeper popdonnelly)
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks
If I ever go there, it might change my mind about ordering a cup of espresso.

"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus

3 posted on 05/22/2008 8:01:23 AM PDT by goldstategop (In Memory Of A Dearly Beloved Friend Who Lives In My Heart Forever)
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

4 posted on 05/22/2008 8:03:08 AM PDT by ecurbh (Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man.)
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks
One of my favorite baristas is this cutie.

D-cups, not decaf.

5 posted on 05/22/2008 8:04:39 AM PDT by VRWCmember
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To: ecurbh

Well, some are, but those who carry signs are not.


6 posted on 05/22/2008 8:04:43 AM PDT by Michael.SF. ("They're not Americans. They're liberals! "-- Ann Coulter, May 15, 2008)
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To: ecurbh

Is that a man holding the sign or a woman? Hard to tell.


7 posted on 05/22/2008 8:05:02 AM PDT by processing please hold ( "It is dangerous to be right when the government is wrong.")
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

I miss the T-back hot dog girls that used to work the streets of Clearwater and Tampa Bay.


8 posted on 05/22/2008 8:06:00 AM PDT by VRWCmember
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To: VRWCmember
Caption:

"I'd like some cleavage, erh ahh, cream, with my coffee.

9 posted on 05/22/2008 8:06:16 AM PDT by Michael.SF. ("They're not Americans. They're liberals! "-- Ann Coulter, May 15, 2008)
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To: VRWCmember

“I’m not against people making money,” said Kimberly Gainza, 37, of Everett.” Hmmmm, what do you want to bet that she is a homely lesbian?


10 posted on 05/22/2008 8:09:06 AM PDT by Holicheese (Hillary deserves the CMoH for her time in Tuzla!)
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To: Michael.SF.

Whatever helps you get up dude.


11 posted on 05/22/2008 8:09:14 AM PDT by dblshot
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To: sionnsar

Ping!

One of our local espresso stands has a sign out front that says “fully clothed and family friendly”. It’s right down the street from a “Cowgirls”.


12 posted on 05/22/2008 8:10:17 AM PDT by Not A Snowbird (Some people are like slinkys, the idea of them tumbling down a flight of stairs makes you smile.)
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i have no problems with women who are attractive......hell, i have no problem if a guy is nice looking....i dont care...

why all this whining about good looking peeps???

who cares? enjoy it.....


13 posted on 05/22/2008 8:10:38 AM PDT by raygunfan
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks
"I brought a touch of Vegas back to Washington," said Bill Wheeler,

Is that like bringing a little Sodom back to Gomorrah?

14 posted on 05/22/2008 8:11:05 AM PDT by mykroar (Repentence and Faith.)
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

This Thread Is Useless Without A Centerfold.


15 posted on 05/22/2008 8:12:12 AM PDT by Lazamataz (Secondhand Aztlan Smoke causes drug addiction obesity in global warming cancer immigrant terrorists.)
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To: processing please hold
Is that a man holding the sign or a woman?

A decidedly non-decorative woman. ;)

16 posted on 05/22/2008 8:13:03 AM PDT by Mr. Jeeves ("One man's 'magic' is another man's engineering. 'Supernatural' is a null word." -- Robert Heinlein)
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To: ecurbh

The one holding the sign sure isn’t! Isn’t there a law against creating a public eyesore???


17 posted on 05/22/2008 8:15:47 AM PDT by ROLF of the HILL COUNTRY ( The Constitution needs No interpreting, only APPLICATION!)
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

This is awesome. When can GA get some of these places?


18 posted on 05/22/2008 8:18:46 AM PDT by arderkrag (Libertarian Nutcase (Political Compass Coordinates: 9.00, -2.62 - www.politicalcompass.org))
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks
This beats the Clayton,NC Starbucks where the rude woman argues with me about how much it should cost to fill up my travel mug and thermos with black coffee at 5:30 in the morning. She can't think in ounces, only tall, grande and venti.........
19 posted on 05/22/2008 8:21:19 AM PDT by Dixie Yooper (Ephesians 6:11)
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When can GA get some of these places?

And MA and NH, too. This sounds like a real business opportunity!

20 posted on 05/22/2008 8:22:00 AM PDT by Hemingway's Ghost (Spirit of '75)
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