Polyamory and Porn at Café Gratitude
It’s not what you think! Haha! I can’t say it enough, true friends and healthy food are good for the soul. Some are traditional, some are rebels, some are creatively brilliant and others escape definition. I recently dined with the latter at Café Gratitude, a cleansing, organic, vegan (except for honey) restaurant in San Diego, California.
First, I had to rethink ordering and eating. Instead of saying something like “I’d like your red beans and rice ...”, I declared “I am healthy!” for a pressed juice of kale, celery, cucumber, lemon, “I am resolved!” for the southern soul food sampler entrée and a concluding “I am cozy” for a relaxing tea of lemon, ginger, honey and cayenne. When the waiter returned with the goods, he reaffirmed to me, “You are healthy!,” “You are resolved!” and “You are cozy.” Whew, it did take some readjusting but it was well worth it.
Between the affirmations, my friends updated me on their not-your-run-of-the-mill relationships. One friend pursues a polyamorous lifestyle at the moment and the other one is dating a porn star. With my snore-inducing love life, all I could really do was listen in awe. My polyamorous friend did not decide to go down that road herself. Her first boyfriend actually suggested it. Going online, she met someone immediately and now dates her first boyfriend and second one - both of whom are aware of each other and supportive of the situation. My other friend with the porn star – well, what can one say? He’s big, he’s hot and he knows how to please. He’s also sweet, vulnerable and kind to her so I’m happy that she’s happy (and practicing safe sex!).
At the end of the meal, I got up feeling internally purified thanks to Café Gratitude and was then handed a gift bag with a lace-trim slip and sleep mask (that, I was told, can double as an erotic blindfold) from my friends. Ahhhh, the joys of friendship and food - I will never take these precious moments for granted!
Café Gratitude
1980 Kettner Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
USA
Tel: (619) 736-5077
Website: cafegratitude.com
Hours: 8:00-22:00
