"Our plan is to open on June 17," said Brian Galvin, a KISS fan since 1975 who convinced the
merchandising-heavy band to turn to coffee. "The storefront is scheduled for installation from June 9 through June 16. If the second boot isn't going up by June 14th, you'll know we're delayed."
The boot thing sounds strange, but somehow appropriate. We are talking about the first KISS Coffeehouse, after all. Oh, and the boots for the storefront will be 20 feet high and oozing smoke
to emulate the band's elaborate costumes and stage show.
The souped-up cafe will be at Broadway at the Beach, near Celebrity Square. After making it
through the boot entrance, you'll be able to gaze at KISS memorabilia and costumes while sipping blends such as Demon Dark Roast and French KISS Vanilla, and snacking on a deep-fried twinkie or firehouse s'mores.
Two band members, Gene Simmons (the one with the tongue) and Paul Stanley, will attend the grand opening party June 27. The KISS Army, a tribute band, will perform from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on the Celebrity Square stage.
The coffeehouse will have 20 employees who will dress in black-and-white KISS costumes on special occasions. Galvin sees them as much more than servers.
"We all understand the incredible responsibility we have to KISS as we will be the face of KISS to the millions of people that visit Broadway at the Beach," he said via e-mail.
The coffeehouse will be open 9 a.m. to midnight Sundays through Thursdays and 9 a.m. to 2 a.m. Fridays and Saturdays.
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