Newsletter
Summer 2006
In this newsletter:
"Summertime and the Living is Easy"
When Pennsylvania brings the heat, drop by the coolest place you know - Ambridge's very own coffee house, the one and only, Silk House Cafe. We got the goods to keep you frozen this summer with our new Frappes, Fruit Blast Smoothies, and our fresh brewed, au-naturale Iced Tea. Bring your friends and enjoy them out back in our NEW GARDEN SEATING AREA! Cindy went to work on building the coziest little al-fresco space in Beaver County. Stop in and take a peek!
Musicians and Events for Summer 06'
In the past we worked hard to bring you some of the best musical acts in the Pittsburgh area. This summer is no different. We started June with Silk House artists in residence, our neighbors, Tobin Studios. The last week in June rising singer-songwriter Brooke Annibale brought her soulful folk-rock to us. Be sure to catch Brooke while she's in the area, because soon she will be on her way back to Nashville, TN. As always, we provide our entertainment free of charge! Stay tuned for an update of more musicians to come.
Local visual artist, Hilary Shames, will grace The Silk House with a preview collection of her new works. Ms. Shames was the 2005 recepient of the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts' Emerging Artist award. Her body of work spans more than two decades, with her latest exhibitions delving into her self-described "21st Century" style of creation. Her mediums may vary, but her talents remain unwavering and considerable. The date of this event is TBA.
We thank you so much for your patronage to the local art and music scene. As the Pittsburgh Cultural District once said, "The Arts bring Life to Life." If you or someone you know has a talent they would like to showcase, please contact our manager Erica. We are currently in the process of scheduling more events for your consumption. First and foremost on the list an open mic night. We would be happy to field any questions or comments you have for us!
- Sat June 24 6:30 - 8:30: Brooke Annibale
Here is this summer's Silk House hit list:
- The Silk House Frappe! - As our regulars know, we are now serving Big Train frappes. They are available in a base of either Kona Mocha (a specialty chocolate coffee mix) or Vanilla (our manager Erica's personal fav). Add your flavorite shot(s) of Torani syrup to make endless flavor combinations. Ask our resident master barista, Kit, for a recomendation. We dare Starbucks to challenge our blended drink skills! (16 oz - $3.50, 20 oz - $4.00)
- Fruit Blast Smoothies - Big Train has done it again! This time with all natural, antioxidant packed smoothies. The smoothies come in either Strawberry or Blueberry Pomergranite and each boasts a shot of green tea goodness. Go ahead, run those extra few miles, The Silk House has you covered. (16 oz - $3.50 + tax, 20 oz - $4.00)
- Home-made Desserts - Don't forget our de-licious home-made desserts, presented just above our front counter. Our baklava ($1.50 each) and biscotti ($.75 each) are made from secret family recipes, yes, found right here in Ambridge! You can also nosh on our molten chocolate lava bunts, oreo, chocolate peanutbutter chip, or raspberry swirl cheesecakes, and our Italian cream cakes. For you healthy sort, every once in while we might throw in a carrot cake or fresh baked apple dumpling. That counts as a serving of fruits or vegetables for the day, right?
- Spring Salad - Field greens, mandarin oranges, gorgonzola cheese, and a raspberry walnut vinegarette complete the "dream team" that is our spring salad. Come down and ask Delores to whip you one up if you're in the mood to be refreshed. ($4.50 + tax)
- Oram's Donuts – We proudly carry Oram's Donuts (straight from Beaver Falls). One try and you'll never go back to Krispy who's? Feel free to try a variety of cream, fruit, and custard filled, fluffy glazed, and amazing cakes ($1.00 + tax). Ohh... and don't forget their World-famous gigantic Cinnamon Rolls ($1.50 + tax).
Merchandise
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