Thank you very much for taking the time to fill out the survey cards. Your answers are most helpful. This week I want to know your favorite soups. Also, what is your favorite way to enjoy okra? I'll also be asking how long it took your order to be delivered. We want to know. You need us to know.
Your input is needed on a broader level, as well. We discovered that we had been reviewed on yelp.com. Overall, the reviewer loved the food but said they had waited over 30 minutes for their food. Really? That is outside my perception of delivery, even on a very busy day. We'd love to have you review our cafe. Tell folks what you love and what you hunger for. If we need a heads up to fix something—we'd prefer you tell us—but also understand that you might wish to tell the world via the review. That's OK. We just would like to see more input.
One reviewer mentioned that 2 items she wanted to order, we were out of. I have a comment on that. Generally speaking, except for the specials (which we only do in small batches,) we try to keep everything available. The exception overall would be the appetizers. The reason for that is that we don't sell a whole lot of them and making larger batches would be inviting spoilage. So we kind of rotate them through. We will be smoking catfish again soon, but are out of it right now. Also, appetizers are the kind of item that we like to change up a bit, seasonally. I am in search of interesting options with edamame and want to play with goat cheeses, too. That is another of our survey questions—when are you likely to choose an appetizer and what are your favorites?
Recently we have developed a strong following for the stir-fried veggies and brown rice. I love preparing this simple, tasty dish. But it demands a full focus and I can't multi-task while making it like I can other menu items. Therefore, we are letting folks know that orders for that may take longer—not because it takes longer to prepare—but because I can only pay attention to that dish while working on it. It is prepared totally to order. I think it is worth the wait. But we just want you to understand what is happening.
Good news on the beer/wine/liquor license front. Today I finished the 2009 income tax paperwork. I expect to finish the 2010 within the next week. So far, we don't owe any additional money and that will keep things moving forward. Progress! It feels very good.
Bruce is grabbing the reins more this week. Tuesday he is delivering another of his hand-built tamales. Cue-ing off the popularity of cashew chicken, he is pairing poached chicken with cashews and cashew sauce. I usually enjoy his creativity in cooking and look forward to not only tasting this one, but also seeing how it is received. It has the hallmarks of a winner $6.50.
Midweek (Wednesday) he is offering a California club sandwich in a pita. $6.50 He tells me this has been a customer favorite in other locales. Sounds good to me.
Thursday I am going "smoked" on the pizzas. This one is definitely on the "gourmet" end of things. I make the crust and season it with garlic and oregano. That base is topped with basil pesto, smoked oysters (sustainable and no extra ingredients), smoked shrimp, fire-roasted red peppers, fresh mozzarella, fresh tomatoes and artichoke hearts. I'm salivating already. Served with a side salad for $7.00
Friday lunch will feature chicken Marsala over noodles. I've been wanting to do this dish for a while. The cooler weather makes it more inviting. There will probably be about 10 servings—so get yours reserved if you want it. $6.50
Speaking of cooler weather... I am making chicken noodle soup with Amish noodles this week. Whenever the weather is coolish, we'll have soup of some sort. I love soup weather. $3.49/cup, $4.99/ bowl, $5.49/ 16oz. or $2.50/ cup or $3.50/bowl when served with a lunch entrée.
You might remember that we moved Open Mic Night back a week and this Friday is it. Hear our eclectic mix of performers and visit with friends. The meals should be pretty nice, too.
The seafood entree will be paella. I'll make every effort to find ALL the appropriate ingredients. I already have the shrimp, squid, and octopus, plus yellow rice and side salad. I'm looking forward to preparing this lovely entree. If you like seafood, don't miss this. At $12 it is a real deal.
Bruce is handling the meat entree by doing Bombay Pork Curry. It, too, will be served over rice. Bruce has a very nice hand when it comes to curry. $12
The vegetarian entree will be eggplant cannelloni. Fresh local eggplant sauteed and rolled around goat cheese and baked with a freshly made marinara sauce. Served with a side salad. $10
Have a glorious week and enjoy the weather.
~~Susan
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