My friend told me that I needed to update my blog.  To be honest, I have had so much going on that I don't get to spend the time on here I should.   

Our cafe has been growing... in this economy I know that's a miracle and I am so thankful to have the customers, friends and family I do supporting our dream.  Most people start a new business for a number of reasons: to be their own boss, to make money, retire early, whatever...  our dream was never about money... Don't get me wrong, I'd like to be able to pay my mortgage, but for us it was more about creating a place where people can come and sit and relax.. escape their problems, share their comedy routine, try out the music they have been working on... find a place where they feel like they fit in, where they are part of the action and not just a number, a place for kids to go on a Saturday night where there won't be drugs or peer pressure, or any of that crap.  We're still a work in progress, but I am so proud at how far we have come.   Hey, we'll even give you a hard time when you come in if you look grumpy. 

As I type this, I am fortunate to be able to hear the amazingly talented Alex Siniari play his music.  Alex is going to be a star one day and we'll be able to say we knew him when.  He's the kind of musician where when you hear him play, you can just tell that its only a matter of time before he'll be moving on to bigger and better things.  So, we better just enjoy it while he's here. Alex can be found here on Monday nights at 8pm and on Thursday during our Open Mic Night with Ray Tyler from WTTH.

So, what have we been up to?  We have been growing our wholesale operation where we meet with restaurants and other businesses that serve coffee and we sell it to them at a wholesale rate.  Aside from featuring fresh roasted coffee, we don't have a minimum order, can supply our customers with customized house blends, equipment, and training.   So if a customer only needs 50 one pot bags, we can do that.  Right now, you can enjoy our coffee at Stewart's Root Beer in Northfield, Trinity Masonic Lodge and we have more on the way.

We just a got a new shipment of beans in from: Guatemala, Brazil, Mexico, Honduras, Papua New Guinea, and Hawaii.  I roast at least once a week, so the beans are always fresh! 

The main attraction at our cafe, Mary, is getting big.  All of our regulars stop to visit her before ordering their coffee.  She is crawling and getting into everything.  The funniest thing is that she loves the Mirage (our espresso machine).  Hey, the girl's got great taste.  She loves to hold onto the portafilters and cries when you take her away from it!

Well, its time to close up for the night!  Thank you for checking in and stop by sometime!