SAME Cafe BLOG

Newsletter #141

2010-03-15T14:59:05Z

Last Sunday we spent part of our afternoon watching an interesting
documentary called "DIRT! The Movie" (http://www.dirtthemovie.org) at
the Bug Theatre (http://www.bugtheatre.org) in the Highlands. "Dirt!
The Movie takes you inside the wonders of the soil. It tells the story
of Earth's most valuable and underappreciated source of
fertility--from its miraculous beginning to its crippling
degradation." The film was a fundraiser for the GrowHaus - which is
an indoor farm, marketplace and educational center in Denver's
Elyria-Swansea neighborhood. Their goal is to provide healthy,
affordable food for the surrounding community and raise awareness
about issues of food justice and sustainability. Check out
http://www.thegrowhaus.com for more info on that amazing movement.
Libby even won the door prize -- a 120 gallon composter!!

Coincidentally, we had the chance Thursday night to take part in a
free class put on by both Denver Urban Gardens (http://www.dug.org)
and the Denver Public Library Byers Branch. The class taught us how
to construct our own small scale window garden out of recycled plastic
bottles. We managed to complete the project in just over an hour, and
are really excited to try our hand at growing some basil and other
herbs! If you want to read more about this type of project, there is
a great website at http://www.windowfarms.org.

Wish List
*Napkins
*dishsoap
*

Weekly Menu

Monday
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Corn Chowder
Tomato Soup
Apple & Lentil Salad
Tangy Cole Slaw
Pizza Margherita
Thai Peanut Chicken Pizza

Tuesday
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French Onion Soup
Ham & Black Bean Soup
Mixed Greens w/ Fruit
Couscous Salad
Mushroom & Artichoke Pizza
Pepperoni, Sausage, Black Olive Pizza

Wednesday -- HAPPY ST. PATTY'S DAY
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Colcannon Stew
Corned Beef & Cabbage
Fresh Fruit Salad
Spinach w/ veggies
Bacon & Bleu Cheese Pizza
Pesto & Artichoke Pizza

Thursday
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Sausage & Greens Soup
Lentil Stew
Garlic Potato Salad
Watercress & Orange Salad
White Pizza
Ham & Pineapple

Friday
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Split Pea Soup
Taco Soup
Artichoke & Orzo Salad
Apple & Chicory Salad
Bacon, Spinach, Tomato Pizza
Apple Blue Cheese Pizza

Saturday
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Asparagus Soup
Chili
Chicken Couscous salad
Spinach and Pear Salad
BBQ Chicken Pizza
Greek Veggie Pizza

*** daily menus are subject to change in the event of product shortages ***

Newsletter #140

2010-03-08T05:56:10Z

Thanks so much to the poker tournament committee and Laura Goldhamer for all the hard work they put into the wonderfully successful 2nd Ante Up! Poker tournament on Saturday night. Nearly 40 players and tons of people showed up to play poker and listen to fabulous music at the Mercury Cafe. There were so many musicians who shared their talents with us. It was a very successful event! Over $4000 was raised for SAME in a single night!! The money raised from fund raising events like this goes into our general operating budget and allows us to keep feeding people every single day. Thank you so much to all who were able to come out and participate!! It was great to have our good friend Erik here all the way from Chicago. It was a fun night! Thank you as well to all of our sponsors, prize donors & supporters. You can view photos of the fun and games here:

http://picasaweb.google.com/agerber78/SAMECafePokerTournament2010?feat=directlink

In addition to the tournament preparations on Friday, the cafe hosted an art opening for Colorado Arts of Recovery who are displaying a new art installation at the cafe. Colorado Arts of Recovery confronts stigma by helping artists and others living with severe mental
illnesses make emotional, social and economic connections in mainstream society. It is a statewide organization created by volunteers who believe people living with severe mental illnesses are valuable members of society, have unique personalities, talents and
abilities, and have the capacity to regain the relationships, interests and dreams they lost due to illness. You should stop in and
see the beautiful work that is being displayed at the cafe until April.

Earlier in the week, Libby's Aunt Anne and Uncle Bill were traveling through Colorado and stopped in for a few days. Aunt Anne was great
help at the cafe (like always!) while Brad got to have a couple of days skiing with Uncle Bill. Thanks for working so hard while on
vacation, Aunt Anne!

Wish List
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Plastic 16 oz. tumbler drinking glasses

CAFE HOURS
Monday-Saturday: 11am-2pm
Closed Sundays & all federal holidays

Dinner by reservation - book groups, board meetings, birthday parties...

Weekly Menu

Monday
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Corn Chowder
Zuppa Tuscana
Chop Salad
Apple, Blue Cheese Pecan Salad
Dates, prosciutto, goat cheese pizza
Mushroom garlic pizza

Tuesday
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Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Tomato Sausage Soup
Spinach & Strawberry Salad
Couscous w/ Fruit & Nuts
Hawaiian Pizza
Spinach & Feta Pizza

Wednesday
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Potato Bacon Soup
Pumpkin Soup
Orzo w/ Citrus & Red Onion Salad
Chinese Chicken Salad
Pepperoni, kalamata olives, & mushrooms
White Pizza

Thursday
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Chicken, Chorizo and Tortilla Soup
Cauliflower Soup
Carrot Radish Salad
Kaleidoscope Salad
Mushroom Pizza with Pine Nuts
BBQ Chicken Pizza

Friday
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Black Bean Soup
Creamy Garlic Soup
Portobello Mushroom Salad
Four Star Romaine Salad
Spinach Artichoke Pizza
Prosciutto & Sun-Dried Tomato Pizza

Saturday
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Carrot Orange Soup
Chicken Noodle Soup
Cool Couscous
Greens with Veggies
Southwestern Veggie Pizza
Pepperoni Pizza

Newsletter #139

2010-03-01T22:21:00Z

If you happened to be listening to Denver's KYGO radio on Tuesday you might have caught a quick interview Brad did with Kelly & Rider. If you missed it, they archived it online here: http://www.kygo.com/Channels/fromTheMorningShow/Story.aspx?ID=1199257. Kelly is a big supporter of SAME, and we are so appreciative of their continuing coverage!

Wednesday night we hosted our second movie night of the year. About a dozen folks showed up to watch the independent film "Fierce Light" and enjoy some delicious spaghetti, meatballs and homemade rolls.

One of the friends of the cafe has a great birthday wish idea. He has asked this friends to support SAME Cafe instead of buying him birthday cards or gifts. Thanks Keith! We hope your birthday is fabulous! apps.facebook.com/causes/birthdays/277537

CALLING ALL POKER PLAYERS!!
Don't forget the Poker Tournament is THIS SATURDAY NIGHT! There is still room for you to sign up and play. The tournament is just for fun...don't be scared. Even if you have never played poker, you can come and check it out. If you don't want to sit down and play you can still come and listen to the great musicians who will be performing that night. Check out http://www.samepoker.org for all the details.

Monday
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Creamy Mushroom Soup
Veggie Green Chili
Couscous w/ Fruit & Nuts
Greens w/ Veggies
Pepperoni & Olive Pizza
Spinach & Feta Pizza

Tuesday
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Italian Peasant Soup
Apple Bacon Tomato Soup
Garden Veggie Salad
Potato Salad
Bacon Artichoke Pizza
Sun-Dried Tomato, Kalamata Olive & Feta Pizza

Wednesday
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Vegetable Soup
Bean & Chicken Stew
Coleslaw
Greek Salad
Pepperoni Pizza
Pizza Margherita

Thursday
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Crab Bisque
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup
Fruit Salad
Salmon Pasta Salad
Sun-Dried Tomato & Sausage Pizza
4 Cheese Pizza

Friday
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Creamy Artichoke Soup
Spinach, Leek & White Bean Soup
Curried Chicken Salad
Broccoli Cauliflower Salad
Bacon & Bleu Cheese Pizza
Cranberry & Brie Pizza

Saturday
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Potato Soup
Mama Singleton's Cincinnati Chili
Quinoa Salad
Mixed Bean Salad
Ham & Pineapple Pizza
Spinach, Garlic & Feta Pizza

This brought tears to my eyes!

2010-02-25T23:06:46Z

Most of you are probably aware by now that we were featured on the CBS
Evening News with Katie Couric last week. We have had an overwhelming
response from people all over the country. Phone calls, emails, donations
through our website, donations through the mail. It has been incredible.
The support we have received has made my cup overflow, as they say. I
wanted to share a couple of stories with you that have really touched me
this week.

The first is the short but sweet letter we received from a gentleman living
in NY. It reads: *To the SAME Cafe Please find enclosed a check for $25.00
You are doing something very good for people in our own country! The
dignity piece is amazing. p.s. I know, I've been there!*
*
*
The second: *Hey guys I truly wish I could donate much more, but times have
been pretty tough on my business lately. I'm a 54 yr. old man that was
brought to tears when I saw your story on TV. Trust me, if & when things get
back to normal, I WILL be sending more your way. The world needs more people
like you. THANK YOU for what you do & thank you even more, for being who you
are! LOVE...PEACE...HAPPINESS... *
*
*
The last story is one that just blew me away. I have been trying to
personally respond to every email that we have received and thank every
person for their contributions. When we get donations through PayPal, the
donor has the opportunity to include a short message with their donation.
Here is the one that just left me crying at the computer: * **Dear Brad &
Libby: I saw a report on CBS, with my 10 y.o. son tonight-- and he was so
moved by your "compassion" and "goodness" (his words) that he wanted to
donate $ 5.00 from his allowance this week. We got online, found your site--
and we thrilled there was a PayPal link. God Bless you for your good hearts.
We will send a little more as soon as we are able :o) *
*
*
Maybe it was the teacher in me that was so touched by this child's
generosity! Either way, this is just a taste of the goodness that we have
been showered with this past week. Thanks for being a part of such an
amazing place. We are so lucky to share in the goodness here!

Almost forgot...

2010-02-22T16:12:18Z

On Wednesday ArgusFest is back at SAME CAFE with a moving new film
called Fierce Light: When Spirit Meets Action. This film examines the
connection between spiritualism and activism.

Wednesday, February 24
6:30 PM - 7:00 Dinner - $5 suggested donation or 1 hour volunteer - we
stop serving once the movie begins
7:00 PM Movie - $5 suggested donation or 1 hour volunteer

The 2006 murder of friend and fellow media-activist Brad Will in
protest-torn Oaxaca, Mexico, is the impetus for Ripper's journey,
which takes him to the flash points of spiritual activism around the
world, including Montgomery, Alabama; Robben Island, South Africa;
Andrah, India; Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; and South Central Los
Angeles, where a months-long protest against the razing of a vital
community garden provides a highly dramatic spine for the wide-ranging
film.

En route, Ripper encounters a number of eloquent icons, including
American Civil Rights legend Congressman John Lewis, actor turned
activist Daryl Hannah, Nobel prize winner Archbishop Desmond Tutu,
Pulitzer Prize Winning Author Alice Walker, Buddhist peace activist
monk Thich Nhat Hahn, famed tree sitter Julia Butterfly Hill, and
dharma punk, Noah Levine, South Central Farmers; Visionaries.

Ripper discovers what Paul Hawken (author "Blessed Unrest") describes
as the largest global movement in history - thousands of individuals
and organizations connected by a shared commitment to compassionate,
positive action.

Alice Walker calls it "a human sunrise" - Ripper calls it "Fierce
Light." With stunning cinematography, a compelling soundtrack, and
dramatic stories of resistance and transformation, FIERCE LIGHT: When
Spirit Meets Action reveals what is possible when human beings, faced
with a world in crisis, rise to their absolute best.

Newsletter #138

2010-02-22T14:58:41Z

What an unbelievable week! The CBS Evening News with Katie Couric featured us in the American Spirit segment on Feb. 17th. The response has been incredible. We are getting emails and phone calls daily from all around the country. Many people are wanting to know how to start community kitchens in their towns. This is such an exciting time for us. If you didn't catch the segment and want to see it on-line, here is the link.

http://cbs4denver.com/local/same.cafe.denver.2.1502627.html

One of the friends of the cafe has a great birthday wish idea. He has asked this friends to support SAME Cafe instead of buying him birthday cards or gifts. Thanks Keith! We hope your birthday is fabulous!

http://apps.facebook.com/causes/birthdays/277537

Don't forget the Poker Tournament is approaching quickly! There is still room for you to sign up and play. The tournament is just for fun...don't be scared. Even if you have never played poker, you can come and check it out. If you don't want to sit down and play you can still come and listen to the great musicians who will be performing that night. Check out http://www.samepoker.org for all the details.

Wish List
--------------------------
Plastic 16 oz. tumbler drinking glasses
Eco-friendly 33 gallon trash bags
Eco-friendly napkins

CAFE HOURS
Monday-Saturday: 11am-2pm
Closed Sundays & all federal holidays

Dinner by reservation - book groups, board meetings, birthday parties...

Monday
-------------------
Lentil Soup
Zuppa Tuscana Soup
Santa Fe Salad (tortilla chips, corn, black beans, sour cream, cheddar
cheese, avocado, salsa dressing)
Greens with veggies
Pepperoni Pizza
3 Cheese Pizza

Tuesday
-------------------
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Veggie Soup
Greens w/ Pear, Walnuts & Bleu Cheese
Coleslaw
Sausage Pizza
Asparagus & Broccoli & Feta Cheese Pizza

Wednesday
------------------------
Ham & 11 Bean Soup
French Onion Soup
Roasted Veggie Salad
Cobb Salad
Hawaiian Pizza
Mushroom Garlic Pizza

Thursday
--------------------------
Corn Chowder
Chicken Noodle Soup
Waldorf Chicken Salad
Mediterranean Bell Pepper Salad
Bacon, Dates & Bleu Cheese Pizza
Greek Pizza

Friday
--------------------------
Wisconsin Beer-Cheese Soup
Tomato Soup
Caesar Salad
Thai Crunchy Salad
Supreme Pizza
Southwest Veggie Pizza

Saturday
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Cream of Broccoli Soup
Minestrone Soup
Spinach Salad w/ Warm Bacon Dressing
Panzanella (Bread & Tomato) Salad
Apple, Pecan & Gorgonzola Pizza
Potato Pancetta Pizza

We are not alone...

2010-02-18T00:34:00Z

The CBS Evening News with Katie Couric just played on the East Coastand in the Central time zone. The immediate response has beenincredible!

We want to let everyone know that we aren't the only ones out herefeeding people in a unique way. Check out this list of restaurantsthat are already open as well as some that hope to be on their way soon.

UP AND RUNNING:

UTAH

One World everybody Eats open 2003
Salt Lake City, Ut
info@oneworldeverybodyeats.org

WASHINGTON

Jan Raschko
One World Spokane open 2008
Spokane, Washington

NEW JERSEY

Rachel Weston
A Better World Cafe    open 2009
Highland Park, Nj

TEXAS

Potager
Arlington, TX

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COMING UP:

CALIFORNIA

San Diego, Ca (planning stage)

Longbeach,Ca

COLORADO

One World Denver (planning stage)

Namaste Comfort Cafe (planning stage)
N.W. Denver

Boulder, Co

Englewood, Colorado (planning stage)

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Washington D.C. (planning stage)

FLORIDA

Miami, Ft Lauderdale,or Tampa (early planning stage)

HAITI

Port au Prince,Haiti (planning stage)

ILLINOIS

Chicago, Ill

INDIA

INDIANA

Goshen, In

IOWA

Fairfield, Iowa

LOUISIANA

New Orleans, La (planning stage)

MARYLAND

Bel Air, MD (North of Baltimore) (planning stage)

Howard County, Md (planning stage)

MONTANA

Missoula,Montana (planning stage)

NORTH CAROLINA

F.A.R.M. Cafe (planning stage)
Boone, North Carolina

Greensboro, NC (planning stage)

Durham,North Carolina (planning stage)

SOUTH CAROLINA

Charleston,SC

TEXAS

Dallas, Tx

VIRGINIA

Richmond. Va (planning stage)

WISCONSIN

Oshkosh, Wi (planning stage)

Newsletter #137

2010-02-16T15:05:06Z

Libby spent last week helping out at Logan during the week of EXPO and she
is excited to get back to the cafe. Libby's cousin Rosie was here this
weekend along with one of Brad's college friends and his daughter. It was
great to take some time off and go up and ski. We went to Eldora Ski Resort
this weekend to enjoy the mountain snow. Now it's time to get back to
work!

The 2nd Annual SAME Cafe Ante-Up Charity Poker Tournament is coming up! If
you can't make the big event but still want to participate, you can be a
table sponsor. Just contact us for information. Of course, we would love for
you to be able to join us! It will be a fabulous night of poker, food,
drinks, door prizes and just general fun, with the addition of a concert
after the tournament concludes. The local bands that will play that night
are awesome!

Date: Saturday, March 6, 2010
Time: 5:30pm--Poker Tournament; 7:30--door prizes; 8:30--Bands begin
Location: Mercury Cafe
Address: 2199 California Street, Denver, CO

http://www.samepoker.org/

$25 will get you in the door with drink tickets, door prize tickets and the
pleasure of live music.
$50 will get you all of that, plus entry in the poker tournament with
professional poker dealers.

Wish List
--------------------------
Come and have lunch with us!

CAFE HOURS
Monday-Saturday: 11am-2pm
Closed Sundays & all federal holidays

Dinner by reservation - book groups, board meetings, birthday parties...

Monday
-------------------
CLOSED FOR PRESIDENT'S DAY

Tuesday
-------------------
Potato Bacon Soup
Creamy Cauliflower Soup
Coleslaw
Pomegranate Salad
Chicken Sausage Pizza
Butternut Squash & Caramelized Onion Pizza

Wednesday
------------------------
Southwestern Black Bean Soup
Turkey & Root Vegetable Soup
Watercress & Orange Salad
Apple & Chicory Salad
Veggie Pizza
Rosemary Chicken, Spinach, Goat Cheese & Cranberry Pizza

Thursday
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Spicy Seven Bean Soup
Greek Chicken & Lemon Soup w/ Orzo
Goat Cheese, Mushroom, Endive & Radicchio Salad
Spinach & Pear Salad
Sliced Steak, Bleu Cheese & Walnuts Pizza
Tomato & Kalamata Olive Pizza

Friday
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Mushroom Barley Soup
Tomato Soup w/ Mussels
Orange & Fennel Salad
Potato Salad w/ Sausage & Goat Cheese
Prosciutto, Tomato & Basil Pizza
Mushroom Garlic Pizza

Saturday
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Cream of Asparagus Soup
Sausage & Black Bean Soup
Asian Chicken Salad
Caesar Salad
Mushroom, Chroizo & Queso Fresco Pizza
Baked Potato Pizza

Closed for Holiday

2010-02-15T16:28:00Z

Just a quick note to let everyone know SAME will be closed today (Monday 2/15) for President's Day. Be back in business with some delicious foods tomorrow!

Newsletter #136

2010-02-08T14:13:51Z

We love having dinners available by reservation. On Saturday we had two separate groups who came in and had dinner with us. It was really fun! One group was a prom dinner. Some customers decided to stay and help clean up - even while dressed to impress!

Thank you so much to the United Methodist Woman's group who we talked to at St. Andrew's on Saturday morning. They brought donations of paper goods, cups, silverware, and plates. We filled the truck bed! It was amazing to be able to share our story with them and we thank them for the generous donations!

Don't forget about our next big event - the 2nd Annual SAME Cafe Ante-Up Charity Poker Tournament! If you can't make the big event but still want to participate, you can be a table sponsor. Just contact us for information. Of course, we would love for you to be able to join us! It will be a fabulous night of poker, food, drinks, door prizes and just general fun, with the addition of a concert after the tournament concludes.

Date: Saturday, March 6, 2010
Time: 5:30pm--Poker Tournament; 7:30--door prizes; 8:30--Bands begin
Location: Mercury Cafe
Address: 2199 California Street, Denver, CO

http://www.samepoker.org/

$25 will get you in the door with drink tickets, door prize tickets and the
pleasure of live music.
$50 will get you all of that, plus entry in the poker tournament with
professional poker dealers.

Wish List
--------------------------
Come and have lunch with us!

CAFE HOURS
Monday-Saturday: 11am-2pm
Closed Sundays & all federal holidays* including President's
Day/Washington's
Birthday - Monday, Feb. 15th*

Dinner by reservation - book groups, board meetings, birthday parties...

Monday
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Borscht
Mushroom Potato Soup
Chicken, Artichoke, Olive Pasta Salad
Couscous w/ fruit and nuts
Basil Veggie Pizza
Proscuitto Pepperoni Pizza

Tuesday
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Tortilla Soup
Hearty Lentil Soup
Smokey Bean & Bacon Salad
Romaine w/ Tomato Salad
Hawaiian Pizza
Tomato & Feta Pizza

Wednesday - *HAPPY 16th BIRTHDAY ALY!*
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Beef Stew
Creamy Tomato Soup
Garden Salad
Broccoli Slaw
Turkey, Brie & Cranberry Pizza
Mushroom & Garlic Pizza

Thursday
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Minestrone Soup
Garlic Soup
Cool Couscous Salad
Winter Orange Salad
Chicken Sausage & Spinach Pizza
Sweet Potato & Pecan Pizza

Friday
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Egg Drop Soup
Italian Wedding Soup
Orzo w/ Mint Salad
Spinach Salad w/ Bacon Dressing
Bacon Cheeseburger Pizza
Gorgonzola & Carmelized Onion Pizza

Saturday
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Chili
Tuscan White Bean & Garlic Soup
Waldorf Salad
Greens w/ Roasted Beets & Feta Cheese
Pepperoni Pizza
Southwestern Veggie Pizza