Cafe Central & Cara Mia Gelato celebrates TEN years in Kentville NS!

Where do I begin?  On October 18th Cafe Central held their 10th Anniversary party and what a party it was! Owners Linda and Paula, surrounded by their very proud team, greeted over 200 guests to some of their finest foods.  Linda made her now famous cake - I won't share any secrets about the cake other than to tell you there are pounds, and pounds, and pounds and pounds of butter in it.  Best cake ever honest to God.  How does a Cafe stay successful after ten years in business in a fairly small town?  "We keep doing what we do best and that is providing quality products in an inviting atmosphere," says Linda.  "Our vision has stayed the same. We focus on our customers and customer service and make them feel welcomed while offering quality food at a reasonable price."   www.cafecentralkentville.com tells you more about the Cafe. 

One very special highlight of the evening happened when the staff took center stage and presented Linda and Paula with a "Cheers to 10 years" plaque and a card expressing how proud they feel being part of Cafe Central.  Even the Mayor got in to the act and presented the owners with a beautiful floral arrangement.  Flowers came from many others too - I forgot to photograph all of them!

It was wonderful to see so many customers, family and friends arrive to celebrate the success of the Cafe.  My friends Phyllis and Tony Pedicelli were home from Montreal so they brought along George White and two more of the "White girls" as I call them.  After the doors closed I had the pleasure of sitting around with Linda and her family for a nice long chat and visit - times like that are gifts that we often don't take time to enjoy.

I spent the week in Kentville and stayed with Heather - I now have my unofficial own room in her home and she always makes me feel so welcome, even when she is crazy busy with a million things. Thanks Heather. (And, thanks for the books too.  The homemade jam however had to be left at the airport - couldn't get it past security. Damn!)

Congratulations again to everyone at Cafe Central!

Love

Carol Ann