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Experience Sicily with Monica & Mark!

 

Our annual Food & Wine tour goes to Sicily 09/26/15! We are already 80% booked so check out the ITINERARY and let us know right away if you are interested in joining us October 2014! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Monica & Mark Downen, 

at your service

 
November 2014

 
  

"Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude."

 

You did it again and we are so grateful! You voted us Best Bakery AND Best Breakfast in Central Kitsap, and we appreciate that so much!

 

You may have noticed that our team has gone through some big changes over the past few months. Sharon, Betuel and Mark are still around, while Rheycel has left to find her dreams. Vicky is on extended maternity leave and Alfred has gone off to college. Mayra is taking a lead role up front after only 6 months!

Chelsea is in the back more than ever, learning to bake and still doing phenomenally delicious soups and salads, until we are staffed enough to get more help back there. Chrissy came on board in August, Kailia joined us 3 months ago, Elise joined us 3 weeks ago and Shanice joined us 3 days ago!

 

We have never had this much team change at once, and we are learning together, rebuilding our culture, and I am sure we are making plenty of mistakes, so we THANK YOU for your continued support and patience. 

 

We are grateful to you each time you through our door. We know that you choose to come here and spend your precious time and money with us, and we want you to know that we are taking responsibility, being active in our community, making the world a better place and taking better care of you with every bite you take. 

 

We appreciate your complaints and constructive criticism, possibly even more than your wonderful compliments, because those gifts help us to continually improve what we do. We take every comment seriously, and we have made many changes and upgrades due to input from our customer family. In fact, we rely on that input because we know we can't think of everything!

 

We most appreciate it when you come to us directly to point out our mistakes, either in person, on the phone or through email, rather than anonymous posts on the world wide web. However, I do respond to every internet post I see, good, bad or indifferent, so that everyone is acknowledged and you know you are heard. If I don't respond, it is most likely that I didn't see it.

 

I know how difficult it can be to 'complain', or point out short-comings, and since we always see it as an opportunity to improve, it means the world to us when you care enough about us to do just that.

 

Keep reading for info on our one night only Pizza Parlor, Thanksgiving orders, and fun community events! We wish you a DELICIOUS November!

 

 

 

We can't wait to see you here!

~Monica

 

 

"I will not play tug o' war. I'd rather play hug o' war. Where everyone hugs instead of tugs, Where everyone giggles and rolls on the rug, Where everyone kisses, and everyone grins, and everyone cuddles, and everyone wins."


~Shel Silverstein

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What's Happening?
Hot Stuff!!
 

 

Monica's can help you: feed your family well, slow down, enjoy each moment and make it FABULOUS!

We have many delicious ways for you to fully enjoy your Thanksgiving Eve, Thanksgiving and of course the morning after, almost any dish you could want!

 

And don't forget, we also have your wine

 and beer needs covered, be it for dinner, a hostess gift, or the big game! GO HAWKS!

 

While we always do extra bread and rolls, pre-orders are pretty much a 'must' to pick up the day before Thanksgiving so that we may ensure that you get what you want, and we get to go home at some point that day. Feel free to click the above link to see some delicious options and/or to download our pre-order form. You can always come into the cafe to pick an form up, too!

 

 

WE HAVE HUGE NEWS:

Monica's Waterfront Bakery & Cafe Becomes a Pizzeria!

For one night only on

Saturday November 29, 4-8 pm

Back by popular demand for just one night we will turn into Monica's Pizzeria!

 

Take a delicious break from Thanksgiving left-overs and shopping madness on Saturday November 29th: Come down to Monica's for a fabulous meal!

Don't be surprised when you arrive and find that we are a pizzeria offering our hand-tossed pizzas. 

They are SO delicious! 

 

The annual Silverdale Tree Lighting Festival is that day, too, so you can end your fabulous day of family fun right here, with the best pizza in town!

We will make the dough, sauces and other ingredients that day and want to make sure there is enough to go around, so we are offering the opportunity to pre-purchase certificates in the cafe before or on Tuesday November 25th. 

They will not be available after Tuesday.

 

 

$15 Pizza Certificate: Your choice of pizza for $15!  Give a certificate as a gift, or use it yourself! 
 
Of course, you are free to join us without a pre-purchased certificate. We will be open until 8 pm, or until we sell out, whichever comes first. We highly recommend that you make a reservation if you would like to dine with us so you can avoid the waiting list. 

 

We will offer to-go orders as well as dine-in, so you can pick it up and take it with you. We always get RAVE reviews from everyone who eats our pizza, it's the best in the county!

 

 So what's our pizza like? I'm glad you asked! We will offer a set menu of Italian style pizzas: Thin crust with a nice chew to it and premium toppings. Mark and I learned to make pizza in Italy and we have appreciated it in New York and a few places in Seattle. We want to see great pizza in Kitsap, even if it's for just one night! We have taught many happy customers in our pizza making classes and now, for one night only, we will serve it to you!

 

We will also offer a pasta dish, a couple of salads, sodas, wine and beer, as well as a few delicious desserts!


Pop in to our pop-up pizza parlor! 

 


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WE WILL BE CLOSED 
At 5 pm on Wednesday November  26, through Friday November 28. Open ONLY as a pizza parlor on Saturday November 29, from 4-8 pm, and then closed as usual on Sunday the 30th.

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Community fun:
Kitsap Community Food Co-Op "Meet Your Co-Op Event" at Monica's!
Saturday November 22, 2-3 pm
Come earn who the food co-op is, what we're up to, and why you matter, in an informal, friendly, delicious setting!
Monica's will be doing a drawing for a gift certificate, and anyone who joins stemming from this event will get Monica's points (good for free meals) for the value of the membership, when paid in full. Amazing perks for both current member-owners as well as people who join the day of our event!
So grab a friend and come on down!



Creative fun for friends, date-night, quality solo time, kid celebrations and more:

Kitsap Art School & Monica's Present:
 Canvas & Cupcakes Sunday Nov. 23, 2-4 pm

Create a masterpiece, deliciously! Adults and children are all invited to enjoy a fun afternoon creating a lovely work of art while savoring delicious cupcakes provided by Monica's! For just $40 Kitsap School of the Arts provides the space, all your art supplies and personalized instruction, an afternoon of fun creativity, and we supply the cupcakes!


 

Canvas & Corks Thursday Nov. 20, 6:30-9 pm
Uncork your creativity! Enjoy some fabulous wines and light appetizers while you create a painting with a step-by-step method from Kitsap Art. Includes all art supplies, step by step instruction, light appetizers and first glass of wine. Additional wine is available!


 

 

Brews & Brushes!Thursday December 4, 6:30-9 pm

A super fun way to relax and tap into your creativity! Enjoy a delicious regional beer with light appetizers while you create a painting. You will follow a step-by-step method from Kitsap Art. Includes all art supplies, instruction, light appetizers and your first beer. Additional beers are available!

 

Registrations for all of these events are limited and sell out very quickly, so call or email the art school ASAP to get your spot reserved! 
They are all held at Kitsap Art, School of the Arts.

360-662-1542        KitsapArt@gmail.com


 

 

 

 

"Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." 

~Dr. Seuss

You may be thinking "How can I help?"   
Here is one small way:  
 
This month we are focusing our charitable giving on  COFFEE OASIS
 From their web-site: The Coffee Oasis is a faith-based, non-profit organization that consists of two things: coffee shop businesses, and programs for homeless, street-oriented youth.
Our cafés provide community gathering places, and serve our self-roasted coffee from direct-trade coffee beans. The Coffee Oasis youth programs offer friendship, belonging, resources, and partnerships to homeless and street-oriented youth. We seek to partner with other organizations, civic clubs, and churches in order to best meet the needs of the individuals we serve.
We exist to be a transformative part of our community, so that through relationships, our youth programs, and our businesses, hurting youth and entire communities can experience hope and opportunity!

Aside from volunteers, community partners and financial support, here are some things they need to be successful in serving their mission:
TracFone and StraightTalk phones, and prepaid cards for said phones,
 (available at Walgreens and RiteAid)
to help the kids stay in touch with their safety net.

Bus Tokens (available at the Bremerton Ferry Terminal in packs of 40 or 80)
Tents
Sleeping Bags
Tarps
Flashlights
Batteries of all sizes
Snacks and quick meals that are shelf-stable and easy to open
Gift Certificates to restaurants and stores
Warm clothing, including underwear and outerwear
Gift Certificates for shoes and Winter boots
Toiletries/personal care items
Backpacks
School Supplies of all kinds
Bottled water
Books
Bedding


It is the time of year when more people focus on donating to our neighbors in need and we would like to remind you that Monica's takes donations ALL YEAR LONG. As you are making room for your new items this year and want to cut down on your clutter, remember that we will happily get your gently (or never) used items in clean and good condition to those who need them the most.




After all, everybody needs a little help now and then...



 
Monica's Waterfront Bakery & Café

www.MonicasCafe.com

360-698-2991

  
sleeping angel

Thank you for letting us be a part of your day, and for being a great part of ours!

~Team Bakery