Well, I haven't written in a little while. I went from having absolutely nothing to do every day, to cleaning, organizing and trying to get this cafe in shape for it's inspection so we can open soon.
Yep, Mom bought Caffe Stella this past Thursday. I was in there Friday Saturday and Sunday just cleaning cleaning and more cleaning. What a mess! We had to throw out all the food they left behind. I cleaned out all the storage containers. All the dishes are getting cleaned. The oven, the fridge, the freezer...all clean. I think all I really need to finish is organizing all the clean storage bins and dishes, finish cleaning the oven, sweeping and mopping and it's pretty much ready to go. Fingers crossed.
Mom found out today that she has to have someone come out and give us a report on the cafe's grease trap. We have to call an exterminator as well. This is all required prior to going in and speaking with the planner for someone to come out and inspect. And all the money...yipes. I honestly wish we were a little better off so I could help take care of some things. It's because of that reason I am pretty much just busting my ass trying to do whatever I can to help. I'll be going over there in the AM (hopefully i don't sleep in) and will be getting back to work. Hopefully mom can get done what she needs to get done with the fire marshal and all that tomorrow. HOPEFULLY
So yeah...busy busy busy. This is definitely an experience just trying to get this place open. The thing that is kind of driving me and making me feel like it will be successful is the fact that people are coming by. I had one lady come by and almost rip my arm off because she was so excited the cafe was going to open back up! I've been directing people to check out our fan page on Facebook...here's a link just in case:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/Lawrenceville-GA/Caffe-Stella/111166152255422?ref=ts
I really am looking forward to opening. Once all the stressful gov't stuff is over and done with, I think it will be a VERY exciting time in there. Mom and I are both very excited about trying out some new recipes on these people to see what they think!
SO anyway. I'm going to head to bed as it is...3AM....got lots to do tomorrow!
