| > gourmet ‘muffins, scones | - «Check itoutnexttime. How. : atamemiendaad " seeeeeoeserens Wednesday, July 22, 1998 Advertising stead lexander’s | Coffee Co., as she goes, fours years later! This vu Abeande? s celebrates it’ s 4th | anniversary. “It’s hard to believe that we've reached’ 4 years already,” says - Sam, “It seems like just yesterday we — With the fallof many coffee shops around _ them, Alexander’s has proven that - success lies in your connection to. the - “community. Alexander’s donate . ‘constantly ‘to’ the community through sponsorship, donations to fund-raisers, opened our doors.”, ‘It’s 6:30 AE ae the doors are opening _at Alexander’s. Rain or shine, the sun shines daily on their terra-cotta canopy, .. ~ alandmark location tucked away on the SW Corner of Beacon and Fifth. Ttmay seem like this because Alexander’s has gone. through many changes this a iced cold Mint: Mocha Frappe. aE “Iaside, everything from Nissan’ ‘travel. | = mugs, designer candle mugs, ’ assorted ae gourmet chocolates; teas, syrup for coffee : “and. Italian: sodas, Ghirardelli line of hot ts ‘We ve been wanting toad “a decadent, purely: sinfu -. line of cakes to our already Bis sophisticated - ‘line of: and cookies for some time.” Es “does Chocolate. lovin (Bla _ | Spoonful sound, Banana’s “== | and Cream, or how about - c OF - Caramel Apple. Granny — Crumble. ‘Any time of day’ or night, the smell of. fresh baked goods combined with the aroma of: fresh brewed coffee can wisk . - you away fro a brief moment while you * listen to the smooth sounds of flamenco: guitar or light jazz. Setting out 4 years ago, Sam and sandy”. were determined to create a place where one could enjoy the simple pleasures of -excellent coffee in an atmosphere designed to take you away from it all. “There's nothing more enjoyable forus” notes Sandy, “than to hear the chitter ~ chatter and laughter of the crowd blending i in with the swoosh and swirls of milk steaming at the espresso “Machine. Mest i ‘Alexander’ sCoffee Co, has alsobecome known for their contribution to the Arts . “community, An entire wall known as.’ : the"*Art Wall" isdevotedtotheexhibition. 2 of local artisans works, Thishas become ‘the conversational pointof many acoffee break, Not only visual art but music as. well has been a‘ focus for Alexander's. .. Inviting many local artists (0 play. live, : featuring artists like our very own Brad : , 1s ‘ % see hasmtnarssmeemacermr ete man ryan ‘Prevedoros, Mark Bracken,..and Al Hume. silent auctions, golf tournaments, art -shows just to name a few. “People “recognize this kind of support in their community and support you in retum”, i says Sam. ~ year, almost arebirth. As the town made~ . changes on the street, Alexander’ s took - “the opportunity: to provide their patrons - outshine theirrivals. Devotingc countless au with some comfortable outdoor seating A “hours to training, Alexander’ shas always _by creating “the patio”. “This is the best: provided notonly meticulously prepared thing that happened to Sidney” ‘points. ~~ out one of their customers Sipping onan ; The staff i is: ‘another reason Alexander’s - espresso beverages; but outstanding: .. “customer ‘sérvice.. “It’s long-term ens employees: that* can really | make. the nor difference, Wd adds Sandy,” you know yous = “can just walk. in and the: statf.with.. |” i automatically. ‘know, if. you: ‘d like ‘the. usual. aly s anice feeling - Tike coming home to your slippers.: brewing, 3 . medium of dark, | they offer three “roasts per day. FREE ‘tradition of baking from scratch on the -_ premises (yes baking still starts at 5 a.m.) using fresh ingredients to createdelicious muffing loaded with fruits, their famous raspberry and Belgian white chocolate .- scones that have a global reputation, | _ gourmet cookies loaded with Belgian . chocolate andeven baking their baguettes . fresh cach. morning to bring their customers a wonderful line of sandwiches , and bagels for lunch or snack nyt. AS the hustle and bustle of the day continues, Sandy prepares some in house ' flavoured cream cheeses for the toasted bagels that are becoming so popular. around town, “There's never an end to — . the work but when you enjoy. what you do and enjoy the company of fantastic” staff and wonderful customers, many. . “who we regard as friends, itnever seems like work at all concludes Sandy. “The aint sunon nthe canopy is a remindét ne anda signature of a bright and pleasant, experience ‘and the best smiles at) | " Alexander's, A treasure worth visiting | while on Vancouver Island where great. coffee and fantastic baked: goods. are, merely a honus, - os ners eens apie sx sume tm he Ye bet ee rt er a Mm heartfelt thank you for helping us surpass our goals. pee Plus surprize draws. S ‘create the are me he cup of JO whether = _ you ‘like “it Continuing ‘the. | adeytinnhecesinr dcr ecnstepesesemag ee ednee ter? es eters chanelle He Badal och ed tec Eo sO bene eenbeseeetevaeviseetseneunteueuvrnten means vennese seul PENINSULA NEWS REVIEW 25 eS pabtgs wees esse To all our customers, the community, our dedicated crew, and suppliers, a warm, Locally owned and operated. - Thus 23th, Fri 24th and Sat 25h, | af ie Celebrate with us and — - Ente to WIN one of 27, prizes. ‘Their passion for a beabees quality, is evident . ‘ “NISSAN THERMOS tumbler mug. y ~ Vacuum sealed stainless steel travel mug. 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