We had a pretty fantastic experience last Friday that I want to share with all our friends here on The Blogolate.

On our way to the movies, we had to run by the cafe to pick something up. We pulled into the parking lot and every spot was taken…which of course, is a great sight for any new business owner. But inside was what was really exciting. There were groups of people in each of our 3 dining rooms, taking every available spot on the sofas, chairs, and tables. And it wasn’t just that. The atmosphere was relaxed, happy, and celebratory. People were talking, laughing, and lounging. Apparently it had been that way for the past few hours.

Now, this may not seem like a big deal, but this is EXACTLY the vision we have had when we starting dreaming up The Chocolate almost 3 years ago. We always wanted it to be somewhere you could easily go as a less-expensive alternative to dinner, and a more comfortable option than the crowded ice cream joints with metal chairs scraping along the tile floor.

Friday was almost emotional for me because for the first time, I saw in the cafe what I had always envisioned in my mind. And that’s worth celebrating. So I’ll probably eat some more cake myself. :)

So come celebrate with us!