Kavarna Blog tag:www.kavarna.com,2008:/blog//1 2008-04-13T17:15:05Z The Kavarna Blog: Green Bay's finest coffeehouse on-line. Movable Type 3.2 Si Puo Fare! Kavarna Endorses Walter Veltroni tag:www.kavarna.com,2008:/blog//1.333 2008-04-13T17:08:52Z 2008-04-13T17:15:05Z We have long felt that billionaire media tycoons should not run countries directly (or indirectly). Though we don't expect to have any impact whatsoever in the Italian general election, we endorse Walter Veltroni.... Alex kavarna.com

We have long felt that billionaire media tycoons should not run countries directly (or indirectly). Though we don't expect to have any impact whatsoever in the Italian general election, we endorse Walter Veltroni.

]]> Eat. Drink. Better. tag:www.kavarna.com,2008:/blog//1.332 2008-04-11T05:03:03Z 2008-04-11T05:19:23Z We were recently visited by Lisa Kivirist, her husband John Ivanko, son Liam, and Grandmother Sue. Aside from being wonderful people to eat lunch with, Lisa and John are the owners of a vegetarian bed and breakfast just South of... Alex kavarna.com We were recently visited by Lisa Kivirist, her husband John Ivanko, son Liam, and Grandmother Sue. Aside from being wonderful people to eat lunch with, Lisa and John are the owners of a vegetarian bed and breakfast just South of Monroe, Wisconsin called Inn Serendipity. They also seem to have made writing about food, sustainability, ecology, and travel something of a family cottage industry. Lisa wrote a very nice post about Kavarna at eatdrinkbetter.com, which appears to be a blog worth reading.

]]> Earth Week Coming Fast! tag:www.kavarna.com,2008:/blog//1.331 2008-04-11T04:58:14Z 2008-04-11T18:24:52Z We're fortunate in Green Bay to have a wide coalition of organizations and institutions who come together every year to present a full slate of Earth Week activities. Here is the schedule: April 17th, 6 pm - 10 pm, Green... Alex kavarna.com We're fortunate in Green Bay to have a wide coalition of organizations and institutions who come together every year to present a full slate of Earth Week activities.

Here is the schedule:

  • April 17th, 6 pm - 10 pm, Green Bay Green Drinks: Though not technically part of Earth Week, Green Drinks is one of the best ways to get involved in environmental activities in the region. It's an informal gathering of the local green community held at Kavarna on the third Thursday of every month. Kavarna Coffeehouse, 112 S. Broadway, Green Bay.
  • April 19th, 9 am - noon, Fox River Clean-Up: St. Francis Park, Green Bay.
  • April 19th, 1 - 4 pm, Great Lakes Compact Forum: A discussion of the crucial Great Lakes Compact featuring Peter Annin, author of The Great Lakes Water Wars. UWGB, Rose Hall Room 250.
  • April 20th, 9 am - 11 pm, Take Back the Pavement: See Green Bay's streets transformed into artistic greenery displays, North Broadway Street, Green Bay.
  • April 21st, 6 - 8 pm, What's the Woof About Wolves?: Featuring naturalist Cindy Mueller, Brown County Library, 515 Pine Street, Green Bay.
  • April 22nd, 10:30 - 11 am, Earth Day Storytime: Brown County Library, 515 Pine Street, Green Bay.
  • April 22nd, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, Earth Day Recycled Craft Projects: Brown County Library, 515 Pine Street, Green Bay.
  • April 24th, Leave Your Car at Home Day Challenge: A citywide challenge to leave your car at home.
  • April 24th, 7 - 8 pm, Storytime at Barnes & Nobles: Storytime with ecological themes, Barnes & Nobles, 2498 S. Oneida St. Ashwaubenon (should be a challenge to get there without a car!)
  • April 25th, 6 - 9 pm, The 11th Hour: Free screening of the documentary featuring actor Leonardo DiCaprio, Brown County Library, 515 Pine Street, Green Bay.
  • April 26th, 9 am - noon, Baird Creek and Willow Creek Clean-Ups: Pick a creek to clean up! The Baird Creek Clean-Up will start at Triangle Hill Pavilion, Beverly Rd. in Green Bay (we'll be providing some coffee & cookies to help get you started). The Willow Creek Clean-Up will begin at NEW Lutheran cul-de-sac at 1311 S. Robinson Avenue, Green Bay.
  • April 26th, 1 - 3 pm, Hikes, Rain Barrel and Composting Demos: After the clean-up in Baird Creek there will be demonstrations of rain barrels and composting at the Triangle Hill Pavilion on Beverly Road in Green Bay. Rain Gardens will be demonstrated at Christa McAuliffe Park around this time.
  • April 26th, 5:30 pm - midnight, EcoJam!: Featuring Burnt Toast & Jam and Kojo at the Holiday Inn City Center, 200 Main Street, Green Bay. $5.00 per person ($4.00 with the donation of a used cell phone).
  • April 27th, noon - 4 pm, Izaak Walton League's Teddy Bear Hunt in Bellevue: Featuring food, fishing, and more, a family 'hunting license' costs $10. Osprey Point, HWY GV, 1 mile S. of 172.
]]> State of the City! How Is It? Find Out at 5:30 tag:www.kavarna.com,2008:/blog//1.330 2008-04-07T19:27:03Z 2008-04-07T19:30:08Z This afternoon at 5:30, Mayor Jim Schmitt will be delivering his annual State of the City address (and presumably slide show) at the Meyer Theater. We always like to go if we can make it. If you can't, I'll be... Alex kavarna.com This afternoon at 5:30, Mayor Jim Schmitt will be delivering his annual State of the City address (and presumably slide show) at the Meyer Theater. We always like to go if we can make it. If you can't, I'll be taking notes and will probably report back later!

]]> On Starbucks tag:www.kavarna.com,2008:/blog//1.329 2008-03-13T18:02:00Z 2008-03-13T18:03:17Z Oddly, I'm writing this at a local Starbuck's Coffee. While Linda and I will occasionally pop into one when traveling and no other option presents itself, we have never been regular Starbuck's customers. In Green Bay, Kavarna came first. Today... Alex kavarna.com Oddly, I'm writing this at a local Starbuck's Coffee. While Linda and I will occasionally pop into one when traveling and no other option presents itself, we have never been regular Starbuck's customers. In Green Bay, Kavarna came first. Today I'm here because it's a little more comfortable than my car dealership's waiting room and it happens to be several hundred feet down the road.

Starbuck's has recently generated a lot of publicity for itself by attempting to regain the quality and sense of place that it once had (though if there was ever a 'Golden Age' of Starbuck's, I think I missed it). First, there was founder Howard Schultz's memo about how Starbuck's has lost its way, and then the three hour nationwide closure for retraining. It definitely seems like these are part of a marketing strategy to try to convince people that they are more than just the McDonald's of coffee. If anyone at Starbuck's upper management happens to be subscribed to this eNewsetter, I've compiled a list of what I believe that Starbuck's can learn from Kavarna:

  • Use Lighter Roasts. The cup of coffee that I am drinking right now isn't terrible. But, what I am tasting are mostly the artifacts of roasting, and not the coffee itself. It's overdone, some might call it slightly burnt tasting. Starbucks' strategy appears to be to use overly-dark roasts to produce a strong flavor that covers up deficiencies in its coffee.
  • Use Ceramic Mugs. Sure, it's a pain to wash dishes, but it's just not possible to curl up with a cardboard cup the way you can with a nice, thick diner mug.
  • Use Loose Leaf Teas. The best quality tea is reserved to be sold loose leaf. Tea bags are generally filled with lower quality teas.
  • Free Wi-Fi. I can't believe they continue to charge for this, wi-fi should be like air.
  • Give Your Store Managers More Autonomy. Starbuck's is full of little touches that seem homey until you see that the location across town has the same little touches. If you gave your managers more autonomy, you could actually, you know, have homey little touches that were meaningful.

I could continue, but it's this last point that's most striking to me. Starbuck's is full of marketing materials that are designed to look like corkboards, fliers, and other trappings of actual, community-based coffeehouses. It's a shame that they do not have sufficient trust in their 'partners' to do more than simulate community.

Being in the coffee industry, it's hard not to think about Starbuck's frequently. But happily, they're not really in the same business that we are.

]]> <![CDATA[Kavarna ®]]> tag:www.kavarna.com,2008:/blog//1.328 2008-03-05T21:04:44Z 2008-03-05T21:19:08Z Alex kavarna.com

That's right, just like Starbucks ®. We thought it was time that we registered the Kavarna trademark, before someone else did...

]]> Announcing: The Third Kavarna Ukulele Night, Featuring Bosko & Honey on their International Ukulele Safari tag:www.kavarna.com,2008:/blog//1.326 2008-03-01T17:05:36Z 2008-03-01T17:12:28Z It's been well over a year since our last Kavarna Ukulele Night, so I am elated to announce that the Third Kavarna Ukulele Night will take place on April 24th, 2008. It will feature Bosko & Honey, two talented... Alex kavarna.com

It's been well over a year since our last Kavarna Ukulele Night, so I am elated to announce that the Third Kavarna Ukulele Night will take place on April 24th, 2008. It will feature Bosko & Honey, two talented performers from Australia, who will be traveling the world spreading uke-joy. They're best known for their fun ukulele love-in videos on YouTube, check them out.

I'm working on confirming other performers, so far Aaron Baer of Dr. Kickbutt's Orchestra of Death (and brother coffeehouse owner) is on board. Do you play the ukulele? Drop us a line!

]]> Tom Vollman Canceled For This Evening tag:www.kavarna.com,2008:/blog//1.323 2008-02-14T20:53:55Z 2008-02-14T20:55:23Z Wintry weather has once again gotten in the way of wintry fun... We'll reschedule for Early Summer.... Alex kavarna.com Wintry weather has once again gotten in the way of wintry fun... We'll reschedule for Early Summer.

]]> Valentine's Day Things, Support Local Businesses! tag:www.kavarna.com,2008:/blog//1.322 2008-02-09T15:53:02Z 2008-02-09T15:55:39Z Jeff Mirkes of Downtown Green Bay, Inc. and the "What's Up Downtown?" eNewsletter (to which you can subscribe by emailing Jeff at jeffm@downtowngreenbay.com), took the time to compile the following list of Valentine's Day things for local businesses, so I... Alex kavarna.com Jeff Mirkes of Downtown Green Bay, Inc. and the "What's Up Downtown?" eNewsletter (to which you can subscribe by emailing Jeff at jeffm@downtowngreenbay.com), took the time to compile the following list of Valentine's Day things for local businesses, so I thought I'd help spread it around the internet!

Angelina’s
117 N. Adam’s St. 437-7248
Authentic Italian Dining- Private room for up to 50 guests.
A great place for a business lunch with clients, prospects and friends! 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. M-F

ARTgarage
1400 Cedar St. 448-6800
Bring your sweetie to the ARTgarage and pick out a piece of original art together. They’ll have chocolates on the counter!
Award-winning filmmaker, screenwriter, author, and artist, Michael Taav, will hold a reception to show his abstract art, on Saturday, Feb. 9, from 3-6:30 p.m.

Aster Park Floral
332 S. Monroe Ave.
Treat your special Valentine to fabulous fresh flowers from Aster Park Floral. Any fresh flower order over $50 from Feb. 9th to 14th in GB vicinity- FREE DELIVERY. 437-6565

Beerntsen Candies and Captain’s Walk Winery
200 N. Broadway 345 S. Adams St.
437-4400 431-WALK
Captain’s Walk Winery has partnered with Beersten’s Candies for a cross promotion-
Make a wine purchase and receive a coupon for 10% off on a candy purchase at Beersten’s. (expiration 2-14-08)
Make a candy purchase and receive a coupon for 10 % off on a wine purchase at Captain’s Walk. (expiration 2-29-08).

Bosse’s News & Tobacco
220 Cherry St. 432-8647
Buy 2 get 1 free Romeo & Julieta Cigars at Bosse’s. Special available starting February 8th through February 15th or while supplies last.

Camera Corner Connecting Point
Main & Monroe 435-5353
Sony Sweetheart Deals Like.No.Other
Alpha A100 DSLR camera $50 instant rebate
Portable DVD player 8” LCD monitor regularly $199, sweet deal- $99.99

Cup O Joy
232 S. Broadway www.cupojoy.com
This and next weekend have some great shows for the Valentine Couples.
No cover Charge. A Great Couples/ Family Night Out!
Fri. Feb. 8th Katie Nelson also Scott Troyer 7:30 p.m.
Sat. Feb. 9th Keith Cooper, acoustic guitarist with guitar tips session. 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.
Fri. Feb 15th Bluegrace, 5 member Bluegrass Gospel 7:30 p.m.
Sat. Feb. 16th Fish Sticks Comedy, 2 Crazy Interactive Shows 6:30 & 8:30 p.m.

Curves
515 S. Monroe 431-0411
Introducing CurvesSmart, the world's most technically-advanced workout for women. CurvesSmart is programmed with your body's own information then adjusts and monitors every workout. All you have to do is "go for the green" - the green light that means you are working out at a pace that will get you to your fitness goals. Join the revolution! Call Curves today and mention this ad and get one month FREE!

Daily Buzz
First Floor Bellin Building 227-2096
Chocolate Covered Cherry Latte for your sweetie! $3.50-$4.
Valentine Heart cookies $2.50 Two for $4
Expanded Lunch counter- soups, wraps, sandwiches, nice desserts!!

Flowerama
1405 Main St. 432-1651
A dozen roses arranged for $49.99
Cash & carry dozen roses- $29.99
www.flowerama-roses.com

Fox Harbor Pub & Grill
348 S. Washington St. 593-8327
Fresh Hand Breaded Perch every Friday $10.95
Serving all day 11a.m. to 11p.m.
Sat., Feb. 9th Live music by “Hindsight” No Cover Charge 9 p.m.

Furs & Clothing of Distinction
207 N. Washington St. 433-9916
Huge end of season clearance. Racks of clothing as low as $10, $20, $30, and 50% off the lowest sale price. Many great buys to be found!

The Gift Itself
125 N. Broadway 433-9171
Wonderful Valentine Jewelry, and lots of terrific gifts for your Valentine!

Green Bay Art Colony
Neville Public Museum
Give the Gift of Art to your Valentine
Art Colony members are artists who show their work locally, regionally and nationally. The group also raises funds for scholarships to summer art school for promising local students.
www.greenbayartcolony.com. 465-0492

Holiday Inn City Centre-
200 Main St. 437-5900
Holiday Inn City Centre Seafood Buffet.
Back for two nights only Thurs. Feb. 14th and Fri, Feb, 15th. Just $19.95 per person. Enjoy Snow Crab Legs, Hand Breaded Perch, Fresh Salmon with Mushroom Hollandaise, Peel 'n Eat Shrimp and much more. Join them on Thursday, February 14th and enjoy a complimentary glass of house wine with each buffet purchased. Reservations are recommended, Call 437-5900.

KaVarna
112 S. Broadway 430-3200
Kavarna is launching Chocolate Elixir Valentine week. A chocolate drink made with organic, single origin dark chocolate. This is not a chocolate drink for kids. It is a rich, indulgent tasting treat that's low in caffeine and in high quality. They serve it with a bit of dark chocolate on the side to add to the experience! They also have an amazing selection of chocolate bars and caramels from some of the world’s finest chocolate makers. On the 13th they will be getting JAVA LOGAS, clean burning fireplace logs made from used coffee grounds. They smell awesome and would be a great way to warm you and your sweetie on a cold night….but not if you have a gas fireplace!!

PI of Green Bay
Walnut & Adams 884-7501
“Bitter Ball” Fri. Feb. 14th 8-10 p.m.
Does the thought of Cupid make you sick? Tired of Hallmark’s non-stop Valentine’s ads? Join Jen O’Dell and the rest of the KISS FM crew at Pi for the 1st Annual Bitter Ball. They will have a shredder handy to shred all those old pictures, specialty drinks and great prizes including a ruby ring.
www.959kissfm.com

Primal Eye
128 N. Broadway 430-1961
Receive a surprise Valentine Gift with every $ 35 or more purchase, while supply lasts.
Great new items for Spring arriving every day! Experience the fun, funky and functional at Primal Eye!

Print King
First Floor Bellin Building- 435-9999
Valentine’s week full color digital copies only 29 cents each.
Traditional stick pens imprinted with your info as low as 20 cents each.
Printing, copying, fax service and advertising specialties.
Free pick up and delivery. Celebrating 32 years of service!!

Quincy’s
2nd Floor Bellin Building
“Prime Night Out Special”
Five course dinner paired with wine featuring prime steak selections- Tenderloin, N.Y. Strip or Ribeye. Includes salad, appetizer & dessert. Each course is complimented with a suggested wine pairing. Valentine’s Day only 5-10 p.m.
For reservations call 430-7700.

St. Brendan’s Inn
234 S. Washington St. 884-8484
Special impressive Valentine’s menu Thurs., Fri. & Saturday!

SCANHOME Furnishings
142 N. Broadway 435-1961
Annual Winter Sale in progress with storewide savings from 10-50% off.

Streu’s Pharmacy Bay Natural
635 Main St. 437-4750
All Gifts are 25% off if you mention this offer in “What’s Up Downtown.”

Ten-O-One Club
1001 Main St. 432-9787
Valentine’s Day from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.- Sweetheart Pasta, Cherry glazed Duck, King Crab paired with Queen Prime Rib, Grilled Salmon with Strawberry Sauce & from the bar we will feature Chocolate Martinis w/ fresh strawberries.

Titletown Brewing Company
200 Dousman St. 437-2337
Announcing the First Badger Bash Club event for Club members (& new club members!) and their “Valentines.” A special dinner on Valentine’s Eve, Feb. 13, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Your choice of the Shrimp Putnessca or Chicken Breast Rustica entrée for $14.95, with the second entrée free for Club members. One free Chocolate Mouse Parfait dessert for Club member couples to share. One special, free Wisconsin “W” heart pin for your special Valentine. A romantic and elegant smoke free atmosphere, specially decorated for Valentine’s Day with a little flair of your Badger Red. If you’re not a Badger Bash Club member, you can join that night for only $10 & get the special! Call Marnie at 437-2337 for reservations.

Vicenzi’s Grand Opening
Baylake City Center Building
“Taste of the World Menu” Cuisine from Italy, Mexico, Asia and USA
On Valentine’s Day- 25% off second meal and a complimentary after dinner drink.
For reservations- 432-0970 serving 4-10 p.m.

Valentines Day- 2008- Live…Laugh….Love!
Live….Celebrate the Gift of your spouse and partner with Dave Ehman, psychologist and ordained minister’s presentation
“Keeping the Romance Alive”
Laugh….A warm candlelight dinner with your spouse and friends.
Love….A romantic night of conversation and light jazz with the Steve Seitz Trio.
Saturday, Feb. 16th 3:30 p.m. registration, 4-8 p.m. program
Regency Suites, $ 60 per couple register by calling The American Foundation of Counseling at 437-8256 by Feb. 12th.
Special room rates of $ 99 to $ 109 are available at the Regency Suites for attendees. 432-4555.

YMCA
235 N. Jefferson St. 436-9638
Super Saturday Downtown, Feb. 16th 8:00 to 9:30 a.m.
Free for Everyone- “Power 90”
A high powered workout class that combines cardio exercise, plyometrics, strength training and yoga inot one great workout that can be modified for people of all fitness levels.

YMCA joiner fees waived until Feb. 15th. A savings up to $75 !

Looking for a way to spend quality time with your family? Come to Valentine’s Day at the Downtown YMCA on Saturday Feb. 16th from 6:00-8:30PM. Highlights include a free dinner, joust, Miller and Mike magic show, swimming, gymnastics obstacle courses, cookie decorating, bingo, and more. Call 436-9622 for more information.

YWCA
230 S. Madison St. 432-5581
It's cold outside, so why not enjoy a dip in one of the YWCA's two 88 degree pools?! The YWCA offers a variety of open, adult, and lap swimming times from Monday through Saturday. The cost is only $6.50 for adults, $2.25 for children, and $8.50 for families. Please contact the YWCA at 432-5581 for more information.

]]> Black Gold, Documentary on Fair Trade Coffee, Sunday, Feb. 10, 11:30 am tag:www.kavarna.com,2008:/blog//1.320 2008-02-07T02:10:22Z 2008-02-07T02:12:22Z One of the aspects of our business that has been very important to us from the beginning, is making sure that we are working with companies that share our concern for social justice. Alterra and Intelligentsia coffees both have... Alex kavarna.com

One of the aspects of our business that has been very important to us from the beginning, is making sure that we are working with companies that share our concern for social justice. Alterra and Intelligentsia coffees both have exceptionally high standards. Sadly, much of the coffee grown in the world is grown under exploitative conditions. One movie that illustrates these issues is Black Gold, and we're very pleased that Kristin Lytie has arranged for a free screening of it on Sunday, February 10th at 11:30 AM at the De Pere Cinema on George St. in East De Pere. The film is about the Oromia Coffee Collective in Ethiopia and their struggle to get a fair price on the global market. We have been able to get five pounds of coffee from the Oromia Collective, and we will be featuring this in the restaurant for the rest of the week, and also at the screening.

]]> Our Future Neighbor, the New Green Bay Children's Museum tag:www.kavarna.com,2008:/blog//1.319 2008-02-07T02:04:12Z 2008-02-07T02:07:55Z While we will be sad to move away from the Broadway community of businesses, we will have some new neighbors. The one that we're most excited about is the New Children's Museum of Green Bay. Having taken Johanna to... Alex kavarna.com

While we will be sad to move away from the Broadway community of businesses, we will have some new neighbors. The one that we're most excited about is the New Children's Museum of Green Bay. Having taken Johanna to both the Betty Brinn Children's Museum in Milwaukee and the Children's Museum in Appleton, we have some idea what to expect. Modern children's museums are paradises of educational and social fun. This institution will be an amazing addition to family life in Green Bay. However, they are still carrying out their fundraising campaign. So far, they have raised $1.9 million, but they still have 1.6 million to go. That's a lot of money to raise, especially since they will be breaking ground in March! They are also looking for volunteers. So, if you have time and/or money and you'd like to help a passionate group of people achieve a very worthy goal that will improve childhood in Green Bay, check out their website for more information.

]]> Music @ Kavarna tag:www.kavarna.com,2008:/blog//1.314 2008-01-18T22:51:06Z 2008-01-18T22:54:34Z I wanted to call attention to the fact that I have just now added two shows to the Kavarna concert calendar: Chris Koza on February 23rd, and Bill Shulz on March 29th. Chris is new to Kavarna, and I believe... Alex kavarna.com I wanted to call attention to the fact that I have just now added two shows to the Kavarna concert calendar: Chris Koza on February 23rd, and Bill Shulz on March 29th. Chris is new to Kavarna, and I believe to Green Bay. I've been listening to the tracks on his website for the past hour and I have to say that I am very excited. Bill Shulz is a very well known name in these parts, we love him and it's always a pleasure to invite him to play at Kavarna. We hope that you will enjoy him as well! After the 29th of March, we will be going on hiatus with the music for awhile. In Summer we will be back with another season of music, featuring the Berken Brothers and other wonderful surprises.

]]> More Experimentation: Sipping Chocolate tag:www.kavarna.com,2008:/blog//1.311 2008-01-04T19:19:57Z 2008-01-04T19:26:47Z Just so you know, we haven't been blind to the new trend: sipping chocolate. We're as intrigued by the idea as anyone, we want it bad (bad enough to use bad grammar!) Here's the trouble, how? We've experimented with several... Alex kavarna.com Just so you know, we haven't been blind to the new trend: sipping chocolate. We're as intrigued by the idea as anyone, we want it bad (bad enough to use bad grammar!) Here's the trouble, how? We've experimented with several of the commercial drinking chocolate product solutions that are advertised all over the coffee trade mags and we haven't been impressed. At best they were underwhelming, and at worst they tasted like chemicals.

This week we figured it out... we stepped back, stopped looking at the products and started looking at the raw materials, and it looks like we'll be making our own sipping chocolate in house. It will take us a little time to figure out the best recipe, the best methodology, the best way to serve it, etc. We'll launch it on February 14th!

]]> 2008! tag:www.kavarna.com,2008:/blog//1.310 2008-01-01T20:05:45Z 2008-01-01T20:07:56Z Happy New Year everyone! More coffee, more food, more of everything (including children!) We can't even begin to imagine all that this year will bring. Hope it's a great one. ps. Click here and wait for something to happen...... Alex kavarna.com Happy New Year everyone! More coffee, more food, more of everything (including children!) We can't even begin to imagine all that this year will bring. Hope it's a great one.

ps. Click here and wait for something to happen...

]]> What We've Been Calling "The Big K" tag:www.kavarna.com,2007:/blog//1.307 2007-12-13T21:17:30Z 2007-12-13T21:19:15Z For about six months, we have been attempting to keep a secret about Kavarna's future. Today, after months of furtive meetings and hushed conversations, it is finally time to lay the rumors to rest and to announce our intention... Alex kavarna.com

For about six months, we have been attempting to keep a secret about Kavarna's future. Today, after months of furtive meetings and hushed conversations, it is finally time to lay the rumors to rest and to announce our intention to move Kavarna into the River Center.

Since its inception, we have been excited and curious about the redevelopment of Green Bay's river front. It represents an important and necessary shift in our city's relationship to the Fox. For 150 years, the river was used primarily as an industrial resource; its banks were lined with factories, warehouses, fish canneries, and mills. With some notable exceptions, the Fox River has been de-industrialized. Finally we are able to put it at the very center of Green Bay's public life, which is where we would like Kavarna to be. This past Summer, we initiated an ongoing conversation with the developers, and together we have found an incredible new home for Kavarna in the River Center.

Picture a larger Kavarna with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Fox River; directly on the boardwalk. Take your Lemon Ginger Green Iced Tea to go and listen to the music in the amphitheater on a warm Summer night. Or, take some chilled Pinot out to our café terrace and have a conversation with your friend as the sun sets over the Neville Museum. Or, book a private party on Kavarna's second story mezzanine! Kavarna will be able to be even more things to more people in a larger and more flexible space that we can call our own.

And don't worry, we promise we'll only change for the better! We're very serious about trying to pin down what makes Kavarna Kavarna, so that we can move that across the river too. We won't be moving until 2009, so there's plenty of time to make sure we do things right!

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