| January 6, 2003
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A New Year Full of Changes! | Store is now open from 7:30am - 8:00pm almost EVERY DAY with dinner starting at 6:00pm (read on for more details)! Due to popular demand the café is extending its hours of operation. We are now open Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 7:30am to 8:00pm, Thursday and Friday from 7:30am to 10:30pm, and on Saturday from 9:00am to 10:30pm, though on Sundays we are still closed so that we can rest (at least for now - but let us know if you would want to see Sunday hours as well). During open hours we serve breakfast until 11:00am, hot lunch until 3:00pm, deli items until 6:00pm and dinner from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Thursday through Saturday we have live music from 8:00pm to 10:00pm. So now you can stop by for dinner any day of the week or do a little afternoon shopping after lunch. Yes, the suggestion cards really do work! Extending store
hours was one of the more common and popular recommendations so we decided to
keep the store open longer in January. We appreciate the time you take to tell
us your thoughts! So - spread the word to all your neighbors and friends - so
that we may continue these new hours in February as well! So, come in and unwind after work! Have a cup of coffee, a beer, or a soft-drink, or better yet stay for dinner! Milestone Moment: 18,000th Green Chili Burrito Sold to Amanda Mellenburger of Apex
Thank you Amanda for helping us reach our 18,000th milestone. Keep eating those burritos with reckless abandonment as we move toward burrito number 19,000 and 20,000 !
| 2002 New Year’s Eve Bash!
New Year’s Eve was a big hit with prizes galore given out at the door, dancing to the wonderful music of Shabda Shruti and dining in elegance.
We hope to see you again at the next New Year’s Eve Bash (and of course many times before that during the coming days, weeks and months)! NEW! Belgian Waffles for Breakfast: Yummy! The General Store Café is pleased to extend our breakfast menu to include hot Belgian Waffles off the waffle iron. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day - so start your day off with a warm, hearty breakfast. In addition, to waffles, we also serve bagels, croissants, and quiches. NEW! Introducing Jim Johansen, our new Chef!
Jim’s culinary beginnings date back to the tender age of four when he worked in his father’s Barbecue and Donut restaurant in downtown Orlando, Florida, earning 10 cents a day and a donut for good behavior. Having learned the family tradition of flavorful, good food from his Creole cooking grandmother, Jim expanded his interest in strong flavors and spices, and began selling hot sauces and fire lip salmon jerky via catalog. His hot sauces earned him the name Dr. Pepper, and Firelip Jim (though he is committed to only providing just the right amount of spice in the General Store Cafe food, so that it will suit all palates). Jim currently resides in Pittsboro. He came to North Carolina where he earned a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry from Duke and is currently also the Chief Operating Officer of Nanolume Technology Inc, dreaming of a world full of nano-bots and nano-machines (when he is not cooking that is). In addition to being a great chef, he is also committed to the idea of restoring the General Store Café to the nostalgic memories of what a General Store used to provide its patrons: bulk foods, frozen and prepared foods. All in good time! Specialty Gift Items for Sale
We have fleece hats from Nantuckett’s Cabin Fever, handmade candles and soaps, pottery, essential oils, massage oils, therapeutic eye pillows, handmade bags, ornaments, cards, books and teddy bears! Come check it out! We also still carry our standard items "Breadshop" bread loaves, Counter culture coffee (regular and decaf), Fresh honey and the General Store Café Salsa. Just ask at the counter. Sell Your Artwork on Consignment If you are interested in selling art and crafts
at the General Store Cafe, then stop by and talk to Joyce or email her at joyce@thegeneralstorecafe.com
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Chef Jim's Specials This Week! Serving Thursday, Friday, and Saturday Night:
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| MUSIC THIS WEEK Thursday, January 9 - The Mahlon Hoard Trio featuring Rick Lassiter and Ian Davis (Jazz) We are delighted to present the Mahlon Hoard Trio. This group features Mahlon Hoard himself on Tenor and Soprano Saxes, Rick Lassiter on Acoustic Bass, and Ian Davis on Percussive Drums. Mahlon has played and/or recorded with former Miles Davis music director and keyboardist Adam Holzman, Rodney Holmes (Santana, Zawinul), and Matt "Guitar" Murphy (Blues Brothers). Rick played bass for 3 years with Pop-Icon Lisa Loeb and is a sought after bassist, producer, and recording artist. Ian Davis plays and records with many of the who's -who in the world of free-improvisation, plays a key role in the success of Umbrella records and is visionary and founder of the highly-acclaimed Micro-East Collective. Friday, January 10 - Matt Daniels (Rock) Matt Daniels is the former lead vocalist and rhythm guitar player for Raleigh based band Chasing Edison. Matt has played in several bands over the years covering many musical styles. His versatile vocal ability and rhythmic guitar playing allow him to switch effortlessly from a ballad to modern rock. Matt's solo acoustic act draws from his many musical influences from the last 30 years covering artists like the Beatles, Bob Dylan and the Grateful Dead to modern day acts like The Dave Matthews Band and The Bare Naked Ladies. Matt also includes original material that blends a pop rock sound with introspective lyrics. Matt literally knows hundreds of songs and is always happy to please a crowd by doing requests, which has lead to him being referred to as the "human jukebox." Matt is a native of Central New York and now resides in Pittsboro, NC. Saturday, January 11 - Deborah Trauley and Jon Zachary (Bluegrass, Blues, and Folk) Deborah Trauley and Jon Zachary perform original folk music with acoustic guitar accompaniment and two part harmony. Both accomplished musicians, each share a passion for music as reflected in their singing of bluegrass, blues, and folk music. Jon Zachary describes himself as a storyteller of song. The songs on Jon's first CD, Turn on a Point, were recorded with the simplicity and clarity that best serves them. Jon's voice is warm and genuine and perfectly supports the often emotional, sometimes down-right funny material. As one early reviewer put it, "This is not background music! Don't listen to it until you're ready to listen to the lyrics." | ||
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Chatham January Events Calendar! This is a new section of the newsletter where we highlight some of the many upcoming events in Chatham in January. If you have an upcoming event you want us to highlight in this newsletter, please email info@thegeneralstorecafe.comSaturday, January 25 - Solazo at the Fearrington Barn. Buy tickets at the General Store Café with purchase of dinner entrée and get a dessert for free !!! Don’t miss this big event and the opportunity to support your local Art Council. Solazo is an Afro-Cuban Andean Music Dance group.Doors open at 9:00pm, Concert starts at 9:00pm | ||
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How are we doing? The General Store Café appreciates any feedback, suggestions or comments you may have as to how we can fulfill your expectations. Suggestion cards will be available at the counter within a week, or you can send them via email to info@thegeneralstorecafe.com . Your comments are important, please allow 24-48 hours to receive a response. The final word! BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DELI & DINNER: DINNER
& MUSIC : How to get here: 39 W Street, Pittsboro is next to the downtown traffic circle, just across from the Pittsboro courthouse. Phone: (919) 542-2432 If you wish to discontinue receiving these weekly emails, than please just send it back and say remove. Thanks | ||
"A
Serenade for New Year's Eve"
Thank
you to all who shared in the fun, helping us usher in the New Year. 
The
band Trilogy dressed up in 1920’s garb, and the evening ended in a great
conga dance (as you can see at the very top of this newsletter)! 
We
are very excited about our new Chef, Jim Johansen, who has started off the new
year by offering a zestful and eclectic array of foods guaranteed to tantalize
your taste buds! Jim shares our commitment to provide delicious, healthful, whole
foods! Jim describes his cooking as a melting pot of ethnic traditions. He uses
the strong flavors of different ethnic cuisines to complement each other, for
example, mixing Carribbean and Thai flavors. We just cannot wait to try his New
Mexican Clam Chowder or his Indian Palak Paneer! 
Visit
our retail corner to find a unique and original present at the General Store Café
or indulge yourself! We are continually working to expand our retail section to
offer you creative and original handicrafts.