Better Together debuts at Phoenix So. Euclid
Bryan and Kay bring their folk sound to the Phoenix So. Euclid.on Sat. Oct. 2. This husband & wife acoustic duo love to play and sing. They are both studying medicine at CWRU and are new to the Cleveland area. Come out to support their first show at the Phoenix!
First Fridays with David Ullman at Phoenix So. Euclid
Phoenix Coffee welcomes singer, songwriter, David Ullman to the Phoenix for First Fridays with David. His music is said to have a "good, earthy, organic quality.".. David's songwriting is honest with a touch of humor. He bills himself as "passionate, furrow-browed with a passion for folk-rock." Tp listen to his music, check out his web-site at www.davidullman.net.
Don Phillips solo keyboards at the So. Euclid Phoenix
Sweet Willy plays the So. Euclid Phoenix
Open Mic returns to the South Euclid Phoenix
Starting on Tuesday, Sept. 21st, Phoenix South Euclid welcomes Charlie Mosbrook as host of Open Mic. Charlie is a talented showman, musician and all-around nice guy/ friend of the Phoenix. We are very excited about this Tuesday night weekly event! Please join us on Tuesday nights for a fun-filled evening!
Phoenix Coffee South Euclid welcomes Simisings
On Sept. 18, Simi Davis will play a solo gig under her stage name: Simisings. Simi is a very busy lady indeed! She runs her own consulting company by day. At night she manages one of our favorite bands, GOOD THINGS. She also performs and sings soulful melodies. We are very excited to have Simi at our house. Help us welcome her to the So. Euclid Phoenix.
Charlie Mosbrook sings at the So. Euclid Phoenix
Tracy Marie at the So. Euclid Phoenix
Solo songstress and composer...the one & only Tracy Marie plays the Phoenix. Tracy can really "sing the blues" with a magical stage presence and strong, solid vocals. Please join us!
Introducing Cold Brewed Iced Teas
Did you notice? Our Iced Teas are even smoother now, thanks to our new Cold Brew Method.
Is there any better way to cool off than with a large glass of iced tea? It seems doubtful after a glass of one of these new brews. Cold Brewing is a method for making tea without using any heat at all. Using cold water we let the tea steep for up to 12 hours before serving (like sun tea, just without the sun). The result is tea that's always delicious, smooth, and full of subtle flavors. Heat sensitive green teas are particularly delicious when brewed this way.
So what's the secret of Cold Brewing? Cold brewing makes smoother tea because there is no heat involved. Heat is what brings out the catechins and tannins in tea. Catechins are what makes tea bitter and tannins give tea its astringency. When using cold water a large portion of these chemicals are not extracted and remain in the tea leaves. You can try it at home! Just use about 40 grams of your favorite loose leaf tea for every gallon of water. Allow to steep for around 8 hours, strain and enjoy!
Another great aspect of tea is that, unlike coffee, tea hydrates the body so it's perfect for the long days in sun. So swing by your favorite Phoenix locations and try our new tea, I personally love our loose leaf Ceylon which is like being in the shade of an apricot tree.
Compostable Cups Are Here!
The new Phoenix Coffee compostable cups are just starting to arrive at our cafes. These cups are the culmination of almost a year's worth of thought and effort. They were painstakingly designed by our in-house designer, Sean Higgins. As the new cups begin to arrive at each cafe, we will now offer you a choice when you purchase a beverage to go: either bring your own mug or buy one of our new compostable cups for $0.10 each. This nominal ten cent "green fee" is our way of encouraging everyone to adopt sustainable habits, such as bringing your own mug and minimizing the use of disposables whenever possible. In Ireland, the country reduced the use of disposable shopping bags by 96% by introducing a similar "green fee". We hope to reduce our use of disposables by more than 100,000 cups this year, and to compost just as many, thereby reducing our ecological footprint. Thanks for helping with our efforts! You can read our press release here.
About the South Euclid Cafe
Our South Euclid café is located at the corner of Green Road and Mayfield Road, just a couple of doors down from Giant Eagle, and has been a Phoenix Coffee since we bought it from the previous owners in December of 2006. This café is a neighborhood gathering space, you’ll find students, moms with kids, retirees, John Fave in his full Harley regalia, Carter who owns the True Value Hardware across the street, and many other types of folks hanging out at this Phoenix. It’s our biggest “room”, decorated with all repurposed and reclaimed materials, lamps from various thrift and antique stores, and even a coffee bag art installation made from red silk, burlap bags and the ornate ends from an old neighborhood park bench.
This café is the only Phoenix that still serves our scrumptious grilled sandwiches, especially the Breakfast Panini (love that melted cheddar). Plan ahead though, these sandwiches can take up to 10 minutes to make! The drive through is accessible from Green Road, and makes for a convenient way to pick up your favorite beverage. This location also features live music on just about every Friday and Saturday night. Just give us a call to find out who’s playing or check the calendar on the website.
