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Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
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‘Brunch staple in Tacoma' known for its cinnamon rolls has closed
Art House Cafe, one of Tacoma's busiest brunch restaurants, closed after Saturday service, the end of a 12-year run in the Stadium District. Owners John and Lucia Armstrong, who launched their first restaurant next to the educational art studio they started in 1996, announced the decision on their website and social media over the weekend. They plan to retain their commissary kitchen, they said, and the Art House name — likely in the form of cooking classes, workshops and other events that will feature beloved cafe dishes. 'Art House Cafe, believe it or not, started as a means for us to have wine and painting classes,' they wrote. 'It grew into something much more than we ever dreamed. The lessons we have learned as inexperienced restaurant owners have been invaluable. The relationships with people that have worked for us and our many customers who have become good friends will be treasured always.' The Armstrongs posted this goodbye message on the door of the restaurant, shown here on May 5, as well as on the website and Instagram. Art House Cafe closed after service May 3. They did not immediately respond to a request for comment from The News Tribune. Known for from-scratch breakfast and brunch, Art House served its final meals May 3. Fans in the comments described it as 'a brunch staple for Tacoma' and a go-to choice for 'lots of memories and sweet celebrations with friends.' The cinnamon rolls got a special shout-out. ART HOUSE CAFE FILLED A BRUNCH VOID The cafe debuted in the Stadium District just after neighbors Shake Shake Shake and just before Indo Street Asian Eatery, both of which are still standing, albeit with adjusted or new ownership. Art House offered breakfast, lunch and dinner, The News Tribune reported at the time, with an emphasis on housemade goodies, including English muffins, Neapolitan-style pizza and pasta. In recent years it had focused on morning and mid-day meals, with wait times reaching two hours on busy weekends for dishes like seasonal pumpkin-bread French toast, a gingerbread Dutch baby, towering egg sandwiches and lattes a-plenty. On pleasant days, the covered porch filled up, too. In this staff photo from 2013, diners await their meal at Art House Cafe not long after the restaurant opened. The Armstrongs had been casually teaching art since the 1990s and eventually landed their Open Arts Studio in a red Craftsman-style building on North Tacoma Avenue, near Stadium High School. In the late 2010s, The Healing Garden Tea Room and Flowers closed next door. Thus began the couple's first foray into restaurant ownership. They hired an experienced local chef, Dustin Johnson, and continued offering painting classes at least until 2017, according to an article in South Sound Talk. Art House closed for several weeks in 2020, in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, reopening first for takeout in May. It didn't fully reopen until early 2021, according to Instagram posts. Dinner returned for a bit until the restaurant cut back to just daytime hours at some point in recent years. In their sign-off, the Armstrongs said it was just time to leave the restaurant business in pursuit of 'new projects, ongoing businesses, to take care of personal medical procedures, and new adventures and travels.' The inside of Art House Cafe, adorned with artistic details and pieces thanks to the owners' backgrounds, was quiet on Monday afternoon. It was a difficult decision, they said, because they still 'have great joy' seeing the space full of happy customers, enjoying not just the food but each other, and their team was 'the most cohesive and best crew we ever had.' They added that, with the help of some of their suppliers, they will be supporting their staff in finding new jobs. 'For those of you who are shocked and saddened, please know this has been a hard but necessary choice,' they wrote. 'We are grateful to Tacoma and the people we have served.' Their letter, which was also posted to the front door as of Monday morning, encouraged their followers to visit Three Hearts, Side Piece Kitchen, Cooks Tavern and Le Sel Bistro — 'places we love and will be enjoying in the future ourselves to fill our own brunch needs.'
What's On
21-04-2025
- Business
- What's On
5 great cafes for remote work in Abu Dhabi
Let these be your office for the day… Good weather, bad weather, rain, shine. There's never a bad time to find yourself a remote working spot – if you're permitted to do so, of course. Here's are 5 great cafes for remote work in Abu Dhabi. The Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar This exciting Mediterranean concept lines the Yas waterfront and has been described as a gathering point for members of the region's creative community. Sounds like a wonderful remote working arrangement. The Lighthouse Restaurant & Bar, Yas Bay, Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, Monday to Friday 8am to 12am, Sat and Sun 8am to 1am. Tel: (0)2 236 7831, @thelighthouse_abudhabi tashas Al Bateen With strong Insta-feed energy, this concept originated in South Africa, but is well-established as a part of the local fabric here. Sublime interiors and a kitchen team with a fastidious eye for gastronomic detail helped make this eatery an essential pin-drop for those that enjoy crafty cuisine with their coffee. In a sentence, good food, great coffee and nice aesthetics make this a solid remote working spot. tashas, Unit B02 Cafe, Marsa Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi, Mon to Sat 8am to midnight, Sundays 8am to 11pm. Tel: (0)2 445 0890. @tashascafe % Arabica With a recent opening at Zayed International Airport, this Japanese specialty coffee brand is part of an impressive line up of restaurants and hospitality concepts in the capital. A solid Arabica blend powers their brews across numerous locations in Abu Dhabi, and irrespective of what time of day it is, this is a great spot to get caffeinated, dial in and get some great work done at. % Arabica, various locations, Abu Dhabi. Tel: (0)2 493 7400. % Art House Cafe View this post on Instagram A post shared by Art House Café (@arthousecafead) Another colourful addition to Al Bateen's caffeine scene, is Art House Café. Every inch feels, and smells like the inspirational, creative space it truly is, surrounded by botanical greens and abstract painted scenes. There's art lining the walls, art on the plates, and artistry taking place on the coffee front, with their impressive array of iced and hot beverages. Make sure you order the Spanish-born Cortado – equal parts espresso and steamed milk – to ease you into the morning. Art House Cafe, Al Bateen, Abu Dhabi, 9am to 11pm daily. Tel:(0)2 666 9175 @arthousecafead DRVN Fuelled by the owner's passion for exotic and classic cars, DRVN Café is a homegrown concept with stylish, automotive-themed branding backing a great selection of coffee blends, Neapolitan pizza and other creations. Also, watch out for their food trucks at prominent festivals around town. When you've gotten some work done and feel like taking a break, browse their merch section as well, which is auto-inspired and available in cool, creative designs. DRVN, Al Rawdah, Abu Dhabi, 7am to midnight daily. Tel: (0) 2 441 7774. @
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Empowering Memphis: Artists drive change through the arts
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Every Tuesday as part of our Greater Memphis on a Mission series, we highlight organizations making Memphis better. This week, we caught up with a group that believes in community, connection, and meaningful engagement. Ox Logan is a hip-hop artist and artist-activist. He joined Memphis Artists for Change because he wanted to be part of the positive influence in the community. 'It has provided me with resources and workshops to exercise these thought processes that i have to actually see them in action. The opportunity to be hands-on in the community,' said Logan. Everbloom Farmacy boosts food security and community in Memphis Memphis Artists for Change is a nonprofit organization that creates arts-driven community-sanctioned change. 'Oftentimes, people are dismissed because of what others deem to be lack of knowledge or lack of concern or apathy. And truly, we believe every person has the power to change their own environment, their own life,' said founder and executive director Tameka Greer. The Art House Cafe, which is owned and operated by Greer and her two brothers, is the social enterprise arm of Memphis Artists for Change. On the walls, you'll find works of art by local Black artists. 'Visual artist, making sure that they had space in here as well as Mecca, also doing art gallery showings,' said Geer. 'Providing space for creatives who are singer-songwriters. We have a platform that we call The Back Room, which is our Memphis version of Tiny Desk and it's streamed on our YouTube channel. All local artists, all original music.' Bridges equips Memphis youth with civic leadership skills Creating a home base where the community can gather over great meals, share ideas on how to uplift the community, and implement those ideas was very intentional. 'We believe in investing in one of our richest resources, which is the arts. And we also believe in investing in one of our most neglected resources, which is the people,' Greer said. That is why Brown Missionary Baptist Church and the Mid-South Genesis CDC donated $1,000 to Memphis Artists for Change. When you design a space and platform for people to create the change they want, your community will thrive. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
