Julian Vrieslander wrote:
> In article >,
>
> There are probably a lot more coffee joints than teriyaki joints. As
> you probably know, Starbucks got started in Seattle, and they have shops
> all over the metro area. Sometimes you see two Starbucks on the same
> city block, or practically across the street from each other. There are
> also shops run by Tully's, Peet's, and other regional chains. Plus many
> independently run shops, some with their own roasting operations. Plus
> lots of walk-up and drive-through espresso stands and kiosks. You see
> these everywhe in parking lots, inside stores and malls, gas
> stations, hardware stores, etc. I work on the U of Washington campus,
> and many of the buildings have espresso stands.
>
> Seattle also has tea shops and bubble tea shops. This town is seriously
> into caffeine.
>

I have a slogan for the Chamber of Commerce or Visitor's Bureau:

"Seattle, all wired, all the time"

gloria p