I will admit I was skeptical about the cafe and cat thing at first, but after a little
I have to admit upon my first visit I was surprised how relaxing it was to be around the cats, enjoying a beverage, why do you think that happens? There’s actually research that supports the theory that petting cats prompts the body to produce stress-relieving hormones. But we’re not scientists. Sipping a Malbec in a comfy chair with a soft and purring cat next to you just feels good (and helps temporarily take your mind off anything bothering you).
The cafe portion is completely separate from the “cat area,” what changes have you made with your menus? People love our melts – gourmet grilled cheeses – so we’ve added new options and house-made soup, which makes a for great lunch. In addition to our wine and cocktail menu, we now offer beer and cider, all from Pennsylvania brewers (plus Stella Artois, for those who insist on an import). We still have an easy-to-order-from wine list, which changes seasonally, or whenever we discover something we want to share. We also sell bottles to-go, so it’s convenient to grab some vino on your way home from work, or if you need to BYOB.
What’s next? One of our t-shirts says “everything is better with cats” which is tongue-in-cheek, but also true! So you’ll see us doing more local collaborations, like the ones we had in our first year. Guests loved our pop-up shops with Stitchburgh Boutique (https://www.facebook.com/stitchburghboutique/) and Americat Company (https://www.facebook.com/americatcompany/ ). And our first-ever beer tasting with the team from Dancing Gnome (http://www.dancinggnomebeer.com/) in Sharpsburg was a huge hit, so you’ll see us offering more fun things to do. With cats.
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