Buying in the Neighborhood - Edition Five (5)

Welcome back to the Buy In Arizona Campaign Blog!  I hope you had a great first week in 2011.  Lots of activities, meetings, and networking getting underway and it seems that the attitude is much more hopeful and positive as we start this new year.  While its been very cold in many places, what a beautiful week in the Phoenix, Arizona area!  The weather is bright and crisp and fruit is ripe everywhere.  One of the great things about Arizona is that you can get your vegetables and fruit servings everyday without trying very hard.  But there is another major food group that almost surpasses in consumption daily the vegetables, fruits, meat and poultry groups and that is COFFEE!

This week's feature business is Stella's Coffee House www.stellascoffeeaz.com in Gilbert, AZ.  In the world of coffee, focusing on the small and neighborhood coffee house is something that the Buy In Arizona Campaign is addressing.  Stella's is one of the primary indie style Coffee Houses in the area.  The have a very easy going and welcoming environment.  When you look at the drink menu (http://stellascoffeeaz.com/?page_id=132) be prepared to be delighted with the stylish names that all exude indie free spirit and love for the customers and their coffee drinking desires.  Even the hot cocoa and the signature ice teas are special and definitely worth trying.  Coffee is not just coffee unless its made with love and with passion and Stella's Coffee House really strives to serve the customer. 

If you want to get away from the stress of the day, sit down for a good read, have breakfast, brunch, lunch, or a mid-afternoon snack, Stella's is the place to go.  They have a healthy menu (http://stellascoffeeaz.com/?page_id=136) for breakfast with great sandwiches and that include fruit served on the side.  In addition, you have options for the other common pastries and morning type items as well as things to satisfy the sweet tooth.  Lunch is a treat as well with some offerings not even on the menu that are to die for.  With any of the market sandwiches you can't go wrong.  In the afternoon, Stella's offers a Happy Hour from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm daily Monday thru Friday, Drink specials exist for 1/2 off the normal price and sandwich specials too, if you miss breakfast and/or lunch. 

Their seating area inside can host business networking meetings, small business meetings, or any other type of gathering.  The patio section is also great and lets you take in the sunshine and nice weather all the time.  In addition to the standard offerings, because Stella's is an indie style shop, they support and help to promote live music, open-mic events, and definitely have hosted and will be hosting some great local and not so local talent.

Upcoming events that Stella's is hosting besides the live music on Friday's nights are as follows:
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January 14, 7:00 pm - Acoustic, Blues, Folk, Rock n Roll

January 21,  7:30 pm - Open Mic Comedy Night (Come out for some great laughs!!!!)

January 28, 7:30 pm - Open Mic Night (Fund Raiser for Restore Food Panty)

February 4, 7:30 pm - Obadiah Parker (is back for another visit)

Feburary 11, 7:30 pm - Outside the Lines (Rock n Roll mix)
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It's hard to find one location that encompasses so many things but that isn't too commercial to lose the essence of a neighborhood shop, I think Stella's is that location.  Stella's has definitely managed to give the neighborhood the java lift so many need.  Stop by and check out Stella's Coffee House (www.stellascoffeeaz.com - 1430 Warner Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85233, Phone (480) 892-5656) during the week and when you are ready to start the weekend.  You won't be disappointed.

If you are interested in being showcased on this blog, please send an e-mail to BuyInArizonaCampaign@gmail.com with the business website, contact information (e.g. business owner name, phone number and email address), so that a follow up contact can be made to talk with you about your business and what is offered......