“During Better Together, we intentionally invite communities who might feel like Valentine’s Day is not for them into our space to celebrate love, connection, togetherness, and pancakes.Details at Yelp, official web site, Facebook, Twitter We also recognize that Valentine’s Day is a very heteronormative celebration and that there are endless connections between which love thrives.” says Andrea Collins, Short Stack’s Director of Sustainability. “All people are always welcome in our restaurant. Everyone can feel empowered and confident in choosing the restroom they feel comfortable choosing. SSE celebrates gender diversity and recognizes the threat that gendered restrooms impose on queer communities. Instead, a sign is affixed on each restroom door that describes the facilities available inside so that each customer may choose whichever restroom best suits their needs. SSE is proud to now officially have restrooms that are not qualified by a gender. “When you’re sick of the roses and chocolate and you just want to come and have pancakes with the person or people you love, we’re holding a space for you.” “If you’ve ever had negative connotations about Valentine’s Day, we’ve got you,” says Lindenmeyer. An organization that supports K-12 LGBTQ+ youth, GSAFE works with students, educators, and families to create schools - and a world - free from oppression based on gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, race, or other identities.īy eating at Short Stack during the entire month of February, you will directly support the important work that GSAFE does state-wide.Ĭo-owners, Sinéad McHugh and Alex Lindenmeyer, have been very clear about setting their intentions for creating a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere for all – and not just for Valentine’s Day. In the month of February, GSAFE will be their OTM. Through their Organization of the Month (OTM) program, Short Stack supports a different non-profit organization by donating a portion of each month’s sales and utilizing space in the restaurant and on social media platforms to spread the word. The windows and walls of Short Stack will be adorned with these PostSecrets during Better Together to celebrate love - whatever that means to you. Submissions can be homemade, or folks have the opportunity to take advantage of the materials in Anthology’s craft room (230 State Street) or at Short Stack itself to craft about love in the weeks prior to Better Together. “Who do you love?” and “What does love mean to you?” This year, Short Stack is picking up a page from the online community art project PostSecret and we’re inviting the community to engage with us by writing postcards to SSE (anonymously or otherwise), touching upon these two questions: Most importantly, the Trans Pride flag and Philadelphia Pride Flag (which includes an added black and brown stripe) are proudly displayed in the windows in the restaurant, to show solidarity with the trans community and LGBTQA+ people of color. Natural light illuminates the restaurant through wall-sized windows and lively green plants bring a touch of natural beauty to the space. Like last year during Better Together, blind specials will be VEGAN! Unlike last year, they will be vegan the ENTIRE MONTH OF FEBRUARY!Ī fun, open-minded, quirky local breakfast eatery, Short Stack’s tables are adorned with old love letters, postcards, and even notes and letters from old employees and loyal customers. The blind special changes daily and can be ordered for just $7 if customers don’t ask what it is! Better Together will also feature LGBTQ+ inclusive drink specials named to honor major figures and milestones in the LGBTQ+ movement, both globally and locally.ĭo you love breakfast, but want to try something new? The “blind special” gives customers the opportunity to try a chef’s special mystery dish that isn’t included on the regular menu. Short Stack believes that we are all Better Together, so you can be sure that your race, religion, age, ability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other label that might be cause for consternation when dining somewhere new will be honored and welcome.īrunch-lovers are invited to enjoy locally sourced, made-from-scratch favorites such as the eggs benedict, biscuits and gravy, pecan streusel French toast, or decadent sweet potato oatmeal pancakes with maple bourbon mascarpone. Johnson IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Įveryone loves breakfast, and for the second year in a row Short Stack Eatery is proud to offer Better Together, an event celebrating love in all its forms for Valentine’s Day 2019. Downtown Breakfast Eatery offers Better Together: A V-Day celebration of love in all its formsĭowntown Breakfast Eatery offers Better Together: A V-Day celebration of love in all its formsĪndrea Collins, Director of Sustainability.
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