Wanted: Experienced Barista, Sex Appeal A Plus

Face it, sex sells. And the residents around Tacoma, Washington will attest to that. Every morning coffee addicts line up around Cowgirls Espresso to catch a glimpse of several scantily clad girls grinding, tamping, brewing and steaming hot caffeinated drinks.

So far, things seem to be running pretty smoothly for owner Lori Bowden, who didn't face any challenges from the Kent City Planning Board when she applied for a permit. According to City Planner Sharon Clamp, there haven't been any complaints either.

“As long as they don't start dancing and stick to making coffee, they won't be breaking any municipal codes.”

Clamp referred to municipal code 15.02.006 in which adult entertainment in the City of Kent means any dance, amusement, show, display, merchandise, material, exhibition, pantomime, modeling or any other like performance of any type for the use or benefit of a member of the public.

So just like Hooters Restaurant founder Robert Brooks, Bowden based the concept on the female sex appeal, similar to the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and the girls at Coyote Ugly. It's a work environment where joking and sexual innuendos seems to be commonplace.
Let's just hope they don't run out of milk.