OUTscene Editor
As I mentioned earlier this week CC Attle's new location is the space currently the space of Cafe Metropolitan. Today I got an email from CC's owner, Chris Daw, explaining that they didn't purposely try to take over the space.
Daw said: There were many reasons for this but fortunately we were approached by the property owners of that space at the last minute and asked if we would be interested in leasing that property as they would not be renewing the lease of the current business. This is bittersweet for us for reasons I won't go into here but If not us... some other business would have leased that site. Now the hard part, moving an icon that is a significant part of so many peoples lives without destroying what they have come to love about CC’S. A lot of thought, money and a few compromises will be required but more importantly, community and understanding.
CC’s has always been about community. And while it is a business, money has never been our first priority. Our drinks and pricing show that, as well as our policy of never having a cover charge. We believe in giving back to the community whenever possible, while providing a safe welcoming environment without all of the attitude and drama found in so many other places. Our pledge in rebuilding CC’s is that we will utilize tradesmen from our customer base and Seattle’s gay community first, before looking elsewhere for help. We will do as much as possible to maintain the feel of the “Old CC’s” in the overall design and execution of the build-out.
Some things will have to change as building and safety codes have evolved and we have to better meet the needs of our physically challenged customers. But the smiles and welcoming nature of our staff will never change. This is our pledge to you. We hope to complete our construction in time for the Holidays and will do our best to keep you informed as things progress.
I also heard from Quyen Luu, owner of Cafe Metropolitan: It really gives me hope and I don't feel so alone anymore. I will stay focus, strong and play my cards right in these crucial times.
At this time, Im looking for a business partner or two. This will help me with the moving to a new location since it will be expensive and time consuming. Thanks again for all your support.
I think community is what we need during this time of Transition.
