I woke up today and immediately started thinking about lunch. Those of you who know me, know that’s not unusual at all. First thing I did though, was log on my fave social media sites – Facebook, Twitter, Linked In – to see what’s going on in my world. And what caught my eye was a Turkey Flat sandwich Special at Harmony Cafe on College Avenue. Now up until that point, I’m friends with them on Facebook, but only because I want to follow what’s going on in the community.
Back to the Turkey Flat sandwich. I immediately felt like I had to have it.
And now I’m here, at Harmony Cafe. And I couldn’t wait until I got home to tell you all how amazing of an experience this has been! I’m overwhelmed.
First off, the look and feel: exposed brick walls, tin tiles (not sure what they’re really called) on the ceiling, booths made of reclaimed church pews. A piiiiiaaaaaannnnnnnooooo in the corner. (I want to play it. Trying. Really. Hard. To. Restrain. Myself.)
The menu: mouth-watering choices that to me, remind me a lot of Z Harvest in Green Bay. I had the black bean burger (yup, forgot all about the turkey flat once I walked in). The BBB comes with a glowing recommendation, from me.
The atmosphere: aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh. AAAAaaaaaaaaahhhhh. Well, simply put – I want to move in. Is that wrong? I don’t have a lot of baggage, I’d only need a small corner. I’d sleep on a church pew. Just a black bean burger now and again is all I need. It could work, right?
Now I’ve been here two hours, and here’s what I’ve learned (my best stab at it since they employees are quite busy, so I’m basing it on flyers and eavesdropping. The Harmony Cafe is a program of Goodwill Industries, providing work to local peeps, and the proceeds “allow us to change lives & change our community” through education, disability assistance, cultural and family programs, support groups, and so so so much more. I’m telling you – grab your computer and your appetite and enjoy something from their expansive menu and the free wi-fi. And don’t forget to “check your biases and your temptation to pre-judge people at the door”.
If you are reading this immediately and are in/near the Appleton College Ave area, the Haiti Benefit has just begun – great live music and a few chairs left!
‘Til next time,
Andee
Lin Vosters-Salm said,
February 13, 2010 @ 10:17 am
DARN. I’ve heard/read of Harmony Cafe many times, just hadn’t gotten there. So while reading the blog at the point of the Haitian Benefit..and music, my bored self found my hands ready to close my laptop, my backside ready to pop outa’ my chair and my tummy growling at the mere suggestion of the Turkey Flat (NOT the BBB)! Ready to drive to Appleton to join ya’! One quick glance at the time stamp on the blog sent me into near depression. I don’t suppose the band is still playing this morning?