Nightlife Impresario David Meinert, Accused of 11 Sexual Assault Incidents, Reportedly Buying Mecca Cafe and Bar | Eater Seattle

"A longtime late-night neighborhood favorite in Queen Anne that’s about 90 years old, Mecca Cafe and Bar is reportedly in the process of being bought by David Meinert—an impresario who has been accused by multiple women of sexual assault, rape, and misconduct—which prompted swift backlash on Twitter and Facebook after the sale news. Eater Seattle reached out to Mecca and Meinert for details but did not hear back before publication, and Barnett reports the sale may be finalized in late September. At the time of the report Meinert still owned and operated Mecca, and the spot is described as dishing up American comfort food in a dimly lit lounge with a popular weekday happy hour (M–F 4–6pm) featuring its famous cheeseburger and fries for $3.50." - Gabe Guarente