Re:Not Mr.Schultz... This is Ron Sher!!! (Score 2, Informative)

Both are from the Pacific Northwest. But "Third Place" is the mantra not of Howard Schultz, but of Ron Sher. He is the owner of Crossroads Shopping Center, two Third Place Books stores, and three Honey Bear Bakery stores (which led Seattle in the slice of cake and a coffee movement).

"Third Place" -- the concept described by Ray Oldenburg in his book, The Great Good Place -- is embodied in these destinations that Sher has created. They have large central courts that are utilized by the general public, gaming communities (ie. oversized chess sets exist at all of Sher's "Third Places"), community theater, and for author events and concerts. In addition to the Honey Bear Bakery, some of the locations (including Third Place Books in Lake Forest Park, WA) have entire food courts contiguous with the central courts.

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