Wow! Another month has started. We had our first Sunday Brunch today-- it went well! Our Sous Chef Austin waited tables with me, and Chef Jason did his magic in the kitchen. Austin has a lot of front-of-the-house experience, too, and he's happy to make the extra money.
Annaliese and Sophia were our artists today at brunch. You will probably see them painting in the artist corner soon, as they both love to paint and love the attention. Annaliese painted a heart for CAR's silent auction coming up February 9th, and then they both worked on valentines. Ah, the joys of childhood!
We have a big announcement next week-- let's just say an early thank you for your vote!!
Hope to see you soon--
Cheers!
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Monday, January 21, 2008
It's Cold Out There, But Warm In Here
Brrrr... it's a cold one today. Unlike a lot of downtown businesses, we're open today, MLK day, so if you're off work or even at work, come on down for a delicious (warm) lunch in the hottest spot in town.
We made the leap to Sunday Brunch-- we'll start that on Sunday, February 3, 11am-2pm. We do not want to offer the "usual hotel brunch fare," so we're going the creperie way focusing on savory and sweet crepes. We'll also have quiche and our popular panini, salads, and soups. We have our Sunday beer and wine license, so mimosas are definitely on the menu. Nothing quite like an incredible crepe and mimosa to end the week right!
As we get ready for our move to Argenta in June, we'll be restructuring, so there will be even more changes in our hours and operation in our current space. Unfortunately, we never could get dinner off the ground, so we're looking at ways to cut the overhead and find ways to generate revenue as we coast out the months until our move.
Hope to see you soon--
Cheers!
We made the leap to Sunday Brunch-- we'll start that on Sunday, February 3, 11am-2pm. We do not want to offer the "usual hotel brunch fare," so we're going the creperie way focusing on savory and sweet crepes. We'll also have quiche and our popular panini, salads, and soups. We have our Sunday beer and wine license, so mimosas are definitely on the menu. Nothing quite like an incredible crepe and mimosa to end the week right!
As we get ready for our move to Argenta in June, we'll be restructuring, so there will be even more changes in our hours and operation in our current space. Unfortunately, we never could get dinner off the ground, so we're looking at ways to cut the overhead and find ways to generate revenue as we coast out the months until our move.
Hope to see you soon--
Cheers!
Monday, January 14, 2008
Boy oh Boy!
It's a boy! No wonder I've had such a hard time : ) He's looking good and moving a lot. Now if he'll just let me get some sleep...
We were closed this past week on Thursday for the first time in two years. It was bittersweet, because while we enjoyed the time off, it was also like letting go of the old way. It's in with the new, in so many more ways than one!
Veronica is no longer with us. I'm taking over the catering myself, and I'm ready to roll. I'm focusing on private parties in-house, so if you know anyone looking for a space, send them my way. I'm determined to break into the pharmaceutical rep market, both for lunches and private dinners. If you know pharmaceutical reps (or are one yourself), we are now doing a rewards program where we give $1 in credit for each pharmaceutical rep's contact information, with no limit as to how many you send us. We'll keep up with your points, and at the end of the month we'll send you your gift card with your credits. You can use your gift card however and whenever you'd like. Call me or email me if you have the contacts! catering@starvingartistcafe.net 372-7976
Hope to see you soon--
Cheers!
We were closed this past week on Thursday for the first time in two years. It was bittersweet, because while we enjoyed the time off, it was also like letting go of the old way. It's in with the new, in so many more ways than one!
Veronica is no longer with us. I'm taking over the catering myself, and I'm ready to roll. I'm focusing on private parties in-house, so if you know anyone looking for a space, send them my way. I'm determined to break into the pharmaceutical rep market, both for lunches and private dinners. If you know pharmaceutical reps (or are one yourself), we are now doing a rewards program where we give $1 in credit for each pharmaceutical rep's contact information, with no limit as to how many you send us. We'll keep up with your points, and at the end of the month we'll send you your gift card with your credits. You can use your gift card however and whenever you'd like. Call me or email me if you have the contacts! catering@starvingartistcafe.net 372-7976
Hope to see you soon--
Cheers!
Monday, January 7, 2008
Morning, Sunshine
Monday morning-- the first Monday of 2008. We had a whirlwind week last week with a record New Year's Eve dinner. Then there was the all-so-fun, end-of-the-year paperwork that occupied the rest of the week. Ah, the joys of business ownership!
We've decided to close for dinner on Thursday evenings, as we have never had enough business to cover the costs, and we're focusing on private dinners and special events. So, starting this week, we'll be open for dinner Friday and Saturday nights only.
In case you missed it, we had a good article in the Dining Out section of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette ("Starving Artist Cafe' Desserts are Berry, Berry Good"). Nothing like a little free press!
We're moving ahead with our move to Argenta. We met with the designers last week, and our move-in date is slated for June 1-- right about the time the baby is due. All kinds of newness.
Speaking of the baby-- we have an ultrasound Monday afternoon. If the baby isn't shy, we'll find out boy or girl. I'll keep you posted!
Hope to see you this week--
Cheers!
We've decided to close for dinner on Thursday evenings, as we have never had enough business to cover the costs, and we're focusing on private dinners and special events. So, starting this week, we'll be open for dinner Friday and Saturday nights only.
In case you missed it, we had a good article in the Dining Out section of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette ("Starving Artist Cafe' Desserts are Berry, Berry Good"). Nothing like a little free press!
We're moving ahead with our move to Argenta. We met with the designers last week, and our move-in date is slated for June 1-- right about the time the baby is due. All kinds of newness.
Speaking of the baby-- we have an ultrasound Monday afternoon. If the baby isn't shy, we'll find out boy or girl. I'll keep you posted!
Hope to see you this week--
Cheers!
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Goodbye 2007
Only 1 day left in 2007-- and what a year it's been! We started out the year winning Runner-Up in the Arkansas Times Readers' Choice Awards for Best New Restaurant, and we have been featured several times in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and the Arkansas Times, as well as in other local and regional magazines. Chef Jason made appearances on all of the morning shows, and he had the opportunity to work with Chef Messnier, the former White House Pastry Chef, at the Arkansas Literary Festival.
Along with the great press, we also negotiated for a large part of 2007 on our move to Argenta, finally signing the lease in November.
Our business has been steadily growing, with some months as much as 40% over the previous year, and ending the year with our sales up 25% overall.
We welcomed our new Catering Director Veronica Jones, who has taken over the reigns and promises even more growth in the upcoming year. We also welcomed our new Sous Chef Austin, whose exceptional background has raised the bar even higher. If you have noticed our desserts and pastries in the past couple of months, then you know what I mean.
In our personal lives, Chef Jason and I started homeschooling our daughters in June, and what a great move that was. We're all so blessed to learn daily from each other. And, in October we learned that we have a new baby on the way, slated to join the clan June 6. Never a dull moment around the Morell house!
All of us at Starving Artist Cafe' would like to wish you a healthy, blessed new year as we say goodbye to 2007 and hello to 2008. We thank you for your continued support as we change and grow, and we also welcome your comments and suggestions.
Cheers!
Along with the great press, we also negotiated for a large part of 2007 on our move to Argenta, finally signing the lease in November.
Our business has been steadily growing, with some months as much as 40% over the previous year, and ending the year with our sales up 25% overall.
We welcomed our new Catering Director Veronica Jones, who has taken over the reigns and promises even more growth in the upcoming year. We also welcomed our new Sous Chef Austin, whose exceptional background has raised the bar even higher. If you have noticed our desserts and pastries in the past couple of months, then you know what I mean.
In our personal lives, Chef Jason and I started homeschooling our daughters in June, and what a great move that was. We're all so blessed to learn daily from each other. And, in October we learned that we have a new baby on the way, slated to join the clan June 6. Never a dull moment around the Morell house!
All of us at Starving Artist Cafe' would like to wish you a healthy, blessed new year as we say goodbye to 2007 and hello to 2008. We thank you for your continued support as we change and grow, and we also welcome your comments and suggestions.
Cheers!
Tuesday, December 25, 2007
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to you and yours-- it's been a family-filled Christmas Day for us. Annaliese and Sophia got up early and played all day long, and we got to spend time with almost all of our family members. It's been a while since we've been able to do that!
We hope you and yours had a peace-filled and wonderful Christmas, and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your continued support.
Cheers!
We hope you and yours had a peace-filled and wonderful Christmas, and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your continued support.
Cheers!
Monday, December 17, 2007
"Tales from the South" Release Party Monday, December 17th
It's here! Join us Monday, December 17th at 6:30pm for our Tales from the South: Volume II release party. Most of the contributing authors will be there signing books, and we'll have books for sale. The kitchen will be closed, the bar open.
They make great Christmas gifts!
Cheers!
They make great Christmas gifts!
Cheers!
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