Silver Joe's Blog


Posted in Products on 10/30/2009 at 11:30 AM
Tagged with: Charity New Stuff TGIF

This has been a week of lovies. So many good things for me to share.

Tomorrow, for Halloween, we are giving free small hot chocolates to anyone in costume. Plus, the NWA Food Bank is doing a food drive to "Scare Away Hunger" at the Promenade and Razorback theaters. Donate food and you will get a ticket for a 20% off coupon!

Sunday we are launching our Silver Joe's Stimulus Package. Whenever you eat or shop in Rogers, bring in your receipt (from that day only) and get 15% off your order. This is just our way of thanking you for loving our neighborhood retail and restaurant shops!

Finally, we have a few new items on our menu. Today we are introducing the"Zombie". This is a breakfast delight of smoked sausage and cheese hugged by a yeast roll. Perfect car food and delish by my standards. Monday we will unveil our lunch options. One is a vegetarian friendly chipotle veggie wrap with roasted red peppers, provolone, basil garlic aioli, baby spinach, avocado and sprouts. The other is a classic turkey and swiss on 7 grain bread with easy mayo, brown mustard, avocado, baby spinach and sprouts. Pair that with a sweet tea and call it bliss!

See? Lots of coffee shop joy!

Posted in Company News on 10/16/2009 at 9:10 AM
Tagged with: TGIF

Though we all seem to be too stubborn to use umbrellas, it has been raining enough for me to keep them with me. So, this morning, when the sun finally decided to make an appearance, I rejoiced. Today, umbrella, I will not rebelliously leave you in the car. I will do so because if I carry you around, people will label me crazy. Or Mary Poppins. Neither of which I have time for today.

This week I have discovered the "Tom and Jerry". A latte of Manager Kurt's invention. Creamy goodness of unknown orgin because he is keeping mum on the recipe! Though, this hasn't stopped some baristas from trying to sneak a peek when he makes one. So, my suggestion is to come in (when Kurt is here) and ask to try it. We can give you a sample and you can tell me what you think! I am of the mind to make it a menu item but it will take a little help from the masses.  This is me soliciting for comments!

In other news, I will be taking a small trip to San Antonio. While there, I am going to visit other coffee shops and get some good ideas. I love hearing all the unique and creative specials/menu items at non-corporate stores. I may try to stop in Dallas and/or Austin. There are a couple of really great shops in those towns and I would love to see why they are so great. I will also have to take some Silver Joe's espresso roast with me. I don't think I can go without it for 5 days. I prefer to brew that over other roasts, especially our espresso. It is so dreamy.

Craft fairs all weekend! The weather is supposed to be great for you all today and tomorrow but Sunday? Stay inside, drink some coffee and read a book. Also, don't check out the weather in San Antonio. You will be very jealous and that just isn't healthy.

Posted in Company News on 10/9/2009 at 10:20 AM
Tagged with: TGIF

Today is our three week anniversary! I realized this last night and was taken aback. It seems to me that Silver Joe's has been part of my life forever. You, the customers, are making our adventure amazing. Every morning in the cafe we are encouraged by the people who love us, our coffee and our pastries. Bonus: Most of you are talkative folks, like me!

This week has seen obscene amounts of rain. Gone are the days of iced tea on the patio, soaking up the sun. Sweaters and hot drinks begin their reign. When everything dries up, lets plan to congrigate on the patio, under heaters, swaddled in sweatshirts, consuming vast amounts of lattes and pastries. It could be a real party! Any takers?