Waiting Game

Our darling DC Pro still hasn’t been tucked into its new home. We’ve been trying to free it from the airport since Tuesday morning. We needed all sorts of clearance and had to fill out numerous forms and meet with several different clerks and officers. (Nothing unusual actually, but time consuming nonetheless). I believe we’re towards the end of this tedious process now. Keeping our fingers crossed, Father Dearest should be able to collect it within the next couple of hours. Only then can we begin the more enjoyable task of installing and playing with --- umm--- oh --- I mean working with the Pro. In the meanwhile, we wait… and wait... and wait…

Facebook Launch

We've launched our Facebook page!!!
As our opening date draws ever nearer (and as I whittle away at my poor nails), Perfect Cup's online presence is being expanded. Check us out at Perfect Cup on Facebook.

Other cafe updates:

• The DC pro is due any minute. Really wish that minute would arrive sooner rather than later. (Ring phone Ring)
• Some of our decorative pieces are in.
• Some opening day gastronomic goodies have already been ordered.
• Coffee from Social is on the way!

Lots of work still ahead!  Will keep you updated as things progress and I have a chance to actually sit at my computer for more than five minutes at a time  :o)

On target, on target… stay on!

Phew! It has been a looong two weeks and looks set to be another long week and a half ahead. Perfect Cup espresso bar is moving full speed ahead despite a few hiccups here and there. Hurricane Irene did have an impact, after all, and our darling Evolution machine was damaged. However, a new Evolution Pro was sourced and is now most definitely on the way to its new home. Keeping fingers crossed to have that baby in the café by the weekend or thereabouts.

Sister-in-law # 2 has been hard at work on our graphics. We now have artwork for all our signage… and most beautiful artwork it is! Anyone looking for a topnotch artist give Creative One a call! (message me for contact details :o)

Shopping for furnishings continued throughout last week. Cushions, table cloths and napkins are all being made; artwork is being framed; and the menu is being finalized. Father Dearest is currently in Toronto with the roaster and will be returning on Monday with Dawson; and then our work with the coffee and the Pro really begins.

Keeping fingers crossed and sending up prayers for a Friday 30th opening date. Will keep you posted.


The beautiful DC Pro!



The Expobar

tuesday.20.september.2011

Father Dearest has flown off to Toronto for a week to finalise all shipping and coffee selection details with our roaster; and to do some café shopping. While I’m overseeing things on the shop preparation front, I decided I’d also step up my latte making practice during this week before the Evolution arrives. Father Dearest decided that my Rancilio wasn’t up to the task of heavy duty practice. What an insult to my poor faithful little machine! Although, in fairness, I’ll admit that the Rancilio really doesn’t allow for more than 2 very good shots in a row.

So, Father Dearest took his beloved Expobar out for a spin and brought it to my house. I’m currently playing landlord to two espresso machines, two coffee grinders, two French presses and several bags of coffee. Mother Dearest now has a delightfully clear kitchen counter top and I have a veeerrrry cluttered one. Husband would complain about this lack of space except that he’s being plied with sample lattes every day. Poor long suffering man…




The Expobar- newest member of my kitchen counter



Perfect Branding

Perfect Cup’s logo is ready for unveiling. Thank you Sister-in-Law Number 2 for this fabulous emblem. Our gorgeous new logo will also be featured on our website and Facebook page. Stay tuned for the launch of those pages as well!

Oh Irene!

While many little children were off to their first day of school today, Coffee Bean spent his first two hours at daycare without any parents (or grandparents or great-grandparents). Not quite sure how I managed not to call in to check up multiple times. I only called in the one time. Thank goodness for coffee shop distractions!

On the shop front, we got some quotes for our signage, sorted out web domain names and got more info on the status of our Evolution. Seems like Hurricane Irene has affected us after all. The warehouse that houses our machine (which was happily waiting to be shipped off to its new Caribbean home) got flooded out during the hurricane. Thankfully no machines were damaged, but shipping schedules have been affected. So, now we wait… and hope that our Evolution can still make it down in time for an opening date at the end of September. *nervous nail biting continues*

Sunday's Child?

Coffee Bean was in a joyously happy and cooperative mood this morning, which allowed Husband and myself to have a relatively lazy Sunday morning. By relative I mean waking up at around 6:30 a.m. but being allowed to go back to sleep until at least 8… a far more civilized wake up call for a Sunday! Coffee Bean even allowed us to watch a movie, while he happily played with his fluffy dice and Mr. Snuggie blanket.
Celebratory coffee: French pressed 1922 Mocha Java, of course!

Mocha and Java

saturday.3.september.2011

Yesterday was Coffee Bean’s first day at nursery :o( Well, it was more of his first visit to nursery, if I’m completely honest. Husband and I took him over to meet his new Aunty and to check out his new daytime abode, before we send him packing for an entire day. On the bright side he seemed very interested in his new playpen and the other kids immediately claimed his as one of their own. As a matter of fact, a particularly precocious 2 year old demanded to know why he was leaving after only a few minutes. She had to be reassured that Coffee Bean would be back to play on Monday.

While Coffee Bean was examining his nursery Father Dearest was collecting our newest coffee selection: a Counter Culture offering by the name of 1922 Mocha & Java Blend. I’m not sure why they’ve labeled it 1922, but there is certainly nothing old about this Mocha Java coffee! The fresh and fruity notes of dried cranberries are the first to hit the palate and are followed by a rich chocolate and caramel finish. A full-bodied blend that when prepared just right, in my trusty French Press, was an absolute delight to the senses.

I can’t say if the Counter Culture Mocha Java was better than the Dean’s Beans version. Maybe I’ll have to order another batch of that one to compare…