Cafe Supporters:

Kitchen renovations are moving along very quickly now with the exhaust hood finally hung! The electrical work is now underway to connect up the equipment and update our electrical service for the hood, more outlets, and new super-duty three-phase monster mixer that Chef Karim believes is a must have for his kitchen. Karim has had both air conditioning units checked out and serviced to be ready for the warmer weather as well. We are finishing off the ductwork and hole cuts in the roof, just in time for the rain but the roofer is scheduled to come and seal everything up as soon as we complete this which should be this weekend. Our gas plumber will be doing a pressure test on the gas lines on Monday, after which we will be calling in for the gas meter installation by Washington Gas which should be completed next week. Once this is completed we can call in to have our final inspection scheduled, which is required before we can use the new kitchen.

Until the final inspection and approval, Karim and his renovation crew will be conducting a deep clean prior to opening for full kitchen business. We are all hopeful that this can be sometime the week of the 19th, although there is the possibility of being open the weekend of the 16-18th for music with a limited food menu that does not require the use of the new kitchen.

Karim has also rented a special floor sander/buffer which has brightened up the floors considerably. New music equipment was selected by the "sound men" of the music and events committee and purchased by Fondca (Friends of New Deal Cafe Arts) to bring the indoor music system up to speed. The "Don" has made some new wine contacts and is very well stocked!

Peter May, President NDC Board