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This queer-owned Everett caf&#; wants to be a catalyst for its community
EVERETT — In the supernatural TV series “Lost Girl,” there’s a bar called the Dal Riata.
At once cozy and ancient, it’s a way station where the show’s light and dark fae can rest, shove aside their burdens, throw help a few pints, truly be themselves. Eternal feuds and saving the realm can wait; here, there are no rivalries, no fights. It’s a neutral place, a rest stop between the hard stretches of the hero’s journey.
Adair Gearhart wants Catalyst Caf&#; to be that place for the real world. There’s less magic in the cafe than in the show — one of Gearhart’s favorites — unless you come in during Drag Night. But it’s no less needed for those who crave company and community.
After two years in a tiny but often-packed location on 23rd Street, Catalyst Caf&#; is now in the process of taking over a larger space in downtown Everett. Besides expanding the coffee selection and adding fresh treats to their inclusive menu, Gea
The outside of the newly named downtown club doesn't yet say Stray.
We’re cheerful to report the bartenders at the new Stray nightclub all wear underwear while on the occupation — underwear onlythat is. Yes, the brand modern nightclub, which just got its liquor license last Friday, is bringing a fresh approach to the former Irv’s space on Sprague, as female and male bartenders alike sling patrons’ drinks while wearing either boxer trunks or corsets, bras and booty shorts.
“It’s up to the bar staff what exactly they wear, though,” says co-owner Brenton Holland, who is running the business with partner Tyler Newman. “Many of them didn’t know what they were going to think when we first came in. But after the weekend, one bar staffer told me it was liberating.”
All of the former Irv’s staffers were told they could stay on but that they must comply with the new dress code. Only one quit, Holland says.
Already the owner of Bar Myx Everett on the west side of the articulate, Holland says he’s been looking for a way to bring his way of club over to Spokane. He put a bid on I
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Everett LGBTQ City Guide
Everett, Washington is a diverse, vibrant city located about 25 miles north of Seattle. It is known for its large public marina, which is the largest on the United States west coast. It is also home to a number of businesses and industries, and much to see and do. It is a city with plenty of outdoor beauty and opportunities for outdoor fun, many friendly neighborhoods, and a smaller, but thriving LGBTQ community. If you’re thinking of evidence your next home in Everett, chances are, you’ll find plenty about it to love.
A Look at Everett’s History
Like much of Washington, the area that is now Everett was inhabited for many generations by Native American people. Its more modern-day history began in the late s, as industry and the railroad expanded into the area. The city was named after the son of industrialist Charles Colby. After its founding, it grew instantly, and today it remains an important center of industry and innovation in the state. Today, Everett is a vibrant and thriving city with plenty of opportunities and much to see and