weeknight shows are mighty fine shows!

Come on over and show some San Luis hospitality for a warm evening of goodness with Brooke Parrott and CJ Boyd

spring

Well, it's fairly obvious that I've dropped the ball with this blog. Our to-do lists are miles long and the weather is too nice not to be hiking with friends and out in it when not at Sally Loo's.

Still much is a brewing. Keep in touch for more wholesome updates.

Meet Casey

He's been with us since day -1. We actually tracked him down and begged him to work for us. He was the lone wolf for many moons and didn't complain.

He's cool calm and collected no matter what crabby customer or crazy rush hits. Plays a mean sax. Has the greatest kitty named Thor who will visit him at work from time to time. He keeps us under control and taken care of. We loooove you, Casey!

Date of Birth: June 1, 1985

Favorite Sally Loo's treat: Apple Chai scone all the way!

Favorite place to eat : The Range in Santa Margarita. You gotta try the Dragon's Breathe!

What do you do when you’re not at Sally Loo's: Traveling and being on the road is the best. But don't get me wrong, there's nothing like chilling with a beer and good friends.

Favorite customer experience: Its hard to say that I have a favorite. But I think its the experience of being a barista itself that is so great to me. We only get a few moments in someone's day but you never know what may come of it. I've had people crash on my couch and others let me take out their Miatas on joy rides all because of being behind the counter . Good times.

Who would you have coffee with alive or dead: Albert Einstein and my Grandfather. Although I wouldn't mind coffee with MJ (Jackson or Jordon, Im not picky).

Any last words: Being who we are is all we've got. Live Pure. Live
Simple. Live Honest.

Meet Sarah

Meet the snarky panini princess of the bunch.

She's incredibly compassionate, always down to dance in the kitchen to her fav, Katy Perry, and was thought to be too sensitive for public school.

DOB: May 27th, 1989

Favorite Sally Loo treat: Strawberry black pepper scone or Hailey's double print chocolate cookies

Fav place to eat: Besides The Loo, I enjoy Big Sky Cafe and Gus' Sandwiches

When not at Sally's you can find me at school, instagramming, enjoying my wonderful friends and our crazy antics, and playing words with friends. I also love reading, relaxing, and a good gin and tonic.

Favorite customer experience: One time, our regular customer Robert gave me advice on how to deal with the dreadlocks that spontaneously form in my hair.

Who I would have coffee with: Jesus and Katy Perry. At the same time.

Last words: There's always a party happening in the back of The Loo. Secret's out.

lack of posting due to cafe overload

sorry lovely followers! Since we re-opened we have been super busy making goodies, serving customers, hosting music and events, cooking up new recipes, & in our spare and rare time, sleeping.

Here's the skinny...

Superstar, Inga Swearingen, played our first show after the retrofit with her fabu band and Brynn Albanese making us all swoon with admiration!

Sarah wowed us with her voice at the kick off show with the Sexton Sisters

These two got engaged at the cafe after hours
And much much more.

We have gained a few loocrew members and have held tight to the old ones. Introductions will follow.

sally's back

oh yeah. day two of quietly being re-open.

Man, do we love our beautiful community! It has been amazing to see familiar faces and have life buzzing around the cafe. People sipping coffee at tables. cozy on the couch.

yep. we love this.

wild

crazy beasts are popping up around the cafe.

mr. praying mantis saying hello. He sat on a coffee cup for hours watching us work.

caterpillars eating our plant so they can become Monarchs!

We are busting out in order to re open asap!

We get by with a little help from our friends

We are incredibly thankful for the beautiful people who lend a hand!!

So many more than pictured have come out to help.

THANK YOU!

blustery

This blustery weather reminds me of early chilly mornings of my childhood.

I was always awake first, usually before sunrise. Would make some cereal and watch cartoons or infomercials.

Making my parents coffee was one of my first chores. They stressed the utmost importance of this special job.

"You fill the grinder to here, grind for 10-12 seconds, put in a filter..." My dad instructed. I looked on, wide eyed, absorbing every word so I would do it exactly right. Now I see what they were doing :) tricksy parents.

This song takes me right back to those cozy mornings.

the rain song from Disney's Adventures of Winnie the Pooh

Now the brisk air and dark evenings make me want to make these spooky little dumplings of love...

Purple Potato Gnocchi hand made and rolled over a fork just like an Italian Nana.

the latest

We know you miss this face...

so tired of saying "we don't know when we'll re-open"

trying to continue to encourage the construction dudes to HURRY!

Meanwhile...behind the retrofitting... our guys get busy (aka friends Evan and David of Poiema construction + Tim my Daddio + Brandon ) on the kitchen remodel!!

the new service window- where the cooks will put finished dishes to be taken out to your glorious selves to enjoy.
view into the kitchen from the back door.
Evan being the boss.
My Daddio running electricity.

[ insert inspirational 80's butt-rock chorus here ]

Progress! Not as fast as we would like but hey.The retrofit is near done. Keep encouraging those guys to hustle!Our kitchen remodel meanwhile is going great!
Pics of the progress:the view out the back door to what once was our little kitchen nook...

boy butts getting ready to concrete the NEW kitchen floor.

This next shot is NOT for the squeamish. This is our dear friend and amazing contractor, Evan, after he nail gunned his finger!!!

He was smiling the entire time and was back to work an hour later. Crazeballs!

The wholesome hut + Ruby Rose = true love

We had an amazing day at Ruby Rose!

On Saturday we ran around the Remnants of the Past show at the Dana Powers House. Lots of amazing artists and junkers set up their finest goods to sell. On Sunday Stephanie of Ruby Rose along with her wonderful crew Cathy, Helen, and our Emily opened the doors and had a lovely relaxing event. We nommed on veggie pot pies, fruit crisp, and lots of scones at tables beside vintage bikes and a trailer.

Thanks for coming down and supporting us! Can't wait to collaborate again!

For you curious folk wondering when the cafe will re-open....
the honest and short answer. We don't know. We are not in control unfortunately.

We are hoping and the landlords are shooting for two more weeks from now.

So

So those that pray, pray! Those that hope and send goodness, please do!

Is this Autumn?

Most Septembers into Octobers I'm doing a lot of the above activity. Roasting and toasting pumpkins and squash. We dust off the jars of cardamon and coriander and make 'stick to your bones' sort of dishes.

This week, however. All I want to do is eat popsicles and cucumbers.
I'm hoping when the cafe re-opens the weather will cooperate with me and I'll be happily warm in the kitchen...