[jason taylor]

Roamer's Ease, LIC:

A corporation maintaining spacer themed public houses found to Spinward. They are known for their highly trained baristas and bartenders and their copious library of cocktails, many of which use coffee as a mixer. Also served are various light foods including mixed nuts or fruits, chips (either potato or unleavened bread) of various flavors, sandwichs, etc. The normal music played is soft instrumental jazz, but on Karaoke night, customers are invited to sing; and on guest night an entertainer is invited to sing or tell tales. Often enough, given the nature spacer folk ballads are played or sung.

Decorations include the typical work used to decorate the interior or exterior of a starship (indeed it has been known for Roamer's Ease to buy retired starships and convert them). Typical is a cream-colored wall with various and sundry pictures or models.

Prices range from what is available to a plain spacer (a plain coffee, or drink if he is really pinched) to highly elaborate mixes with rare products for captains and merchant princes. It is not of course only spacers who come here but often ordinary citizens. Some come to "connect" with the feeling of adventure, but others just like the food and drink. Like Brubecks with which it is a close competitor, it cultivates regular membership often giving such things as discounts and free orders to those who enter.

Recreational facilities are provided. Power plugs are allowed for those who wish such for their electronic equipment, and as well books, board games, and so on are allowed. Roamer's Ease maintains it's own electronic equipment not only to allow patrons to rent, but to allow take-out patrons to enjoy the experience from a distance.

Roamer's Ease takes care of it's reputation as a dignified establishment. Security is well-trained and does not show itself but can handle most disturbances.