After my 213 latte at our local espresso bar, I'm convinced that Tahoma cannot do without this neighborhood treasure. Opening at about 7am every morning, Liz, the owner, races about the compact space to prepare for her customers. All the coffee(s) are arranged, milk types placed, cups stacked, and signs arranged outside to alert Highway 89 autos of espresso drinks.
Then an inventory of gelato(i) is taken and the work of making the various flavors of the day begins. Usually, 8 flavors are on hand. The mix changes everyday. And, depending on outside temps, day of the week, and other local events, the 8 flavors may or may not make it through the day, until 7pm.
Katy and Colman, partners, are often here in the afternoons to help scoop gelato into cups and bowls. Business has been booming, perhaps a sign that the economy is rebounding. This could be true, if reading the gelato index of indicators!
Liz is enjoying the uptick in business and has had to hire some part time helpers to make it through the summer. Come September, a decision about winter/fall hours will be made.
Hopefully, she will extend her operation into the transition season before the first snowfall.
Keep up the good work, Liz.
gem is an understatement! Liz works 7 days a week and always seems to have a smille on her face. Amazing. You also forgot to mention her other business partner, Polpetta, or meatball, the beautiful Bernese mountain dog. I admire Liz's strength and courage to open a small business in a vacation town. Our vaca wouldn't have been the same without it.
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