Our friend Ginny Whitt is opening a small cafe in the front of her gift shop.
I had the privilege of hanging out with Ginny and fellow-barista-in-training, Terri, for a couple of days. I trained them on preparing killer espresso and helped them with texturing milk to make great lattes and cappuccinos.
They’ve developed a very simple drink menu for the cafe. Between 7am and 7pm, you can get an Americano, latte, cappuccino, mocha, or chai-tea latte. This is part of a bigger concept-change they’re doing at the store.
In addition to unique gifts and home decor that Whitt’s End has always offered, they’ve now made the front of the space a welcoming cafe with casual seating and easy access in and out for a quick cup to go. They’re also offering several frozen Lotsa Pasta selections. The glass display freezer is also a new addition to the store. I had a couple of their personal size gourmet pizzas! Very good!
The cafe bar area is anchored by our Futurmat Ariete espresso machine. We’re providing most of the equipment in addition to the training for this new venture. So, we’re excited to see the new look of Whitt’s End!
I want to wish Ginny the best!
Whitt’s End is in the Cool Springs Shopping Center in Elizabethtown. Be sure to stop in some day and have a latte or cappuccino!
This will be my new go to now that my buddy Paul left Panera Bread.
Throw in some Lotsa Pasta with the coffee. I’m sold.