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credo...opening soon!

No peeking!  The admonition came via text after a confession that I had sneaked a look prior to the completion of another significant stage of construction.

I should know better.  The last time I was banished from my café came after the drywall was finished.  I was not to go back until the final paint colours had been applied and it was very definitely worth the wait.  Walking in, the transformation was amazing. A year-long dream taken through lease and financing, planning and design, delays and full-on construction – I walked into the realization that we would be opening a café!  Opening very soon and opening with the atmosphere we had hoped for when we started this process such a long, long time ago.

And now, only a couple of weeks from opening, “no peeking” brings a sense of anticipation.  We’ve been documenting the progress of our construction through photos on our website and facebook page.  But now, it may be time to wait – at least for some of the more dramatic details. 

Throughout this process we have been given a “peek” into what the future holds for Credo – mostly positive, sometimes challenging.  A new venture will always be filled with challenges, typically circumstances that no one can foresee or control.  But, in those challenges, we have been overwhelmed by the support – amazingly sustained support – from long-time friends, from new acquaintances, from colleagues who will work along side us, from those who share our vision and from those who just can’t wait to get a good cup of coffee served with pride in a welcoming environment. 

Last weekend we had the opportunity to test-drive our new espresso set-up.  With the right equipment, the highest quality coffee and dedicated people it is truly amazing how good coffee can taste.  It will be so exciting to work along side the talent and dedication of Charlene – tweaking the preparation and presentation.  There is a reason we are committed to Intelligentsia – especially their signature Black Cat espresso – and it is evident in the cup. 

We are only a few short weeks away from unveiling Credo.  Now, it’s time to stop peeking into the future.  Now, it’s time to pull it all together.  It will be an amazing day when we move from “no peeking” to “Welcome to Credo!”