Saying goodbye to a Cape Girardeau institution and a big announcement on my part

Congrats on the new addition to your family! :) :) Take everything you read about parenting with a grain of salt. Even if you're like me and didn't really relate to kids until your own come along, you'll get the parenting intuition and know what's best for your kids. :) :)

-- Posted by Gretchen Probst on Tue, Oct 7, 2008, 5:59 pm CDT

BigSlice,

I wasn't at the game where the infamous catch won the Huskers the game in OT. Nebraska will be able to compete with Mizzou one day but it'll take a few years.

-- Posted by Brian_Blackwell on Sun, Oct 5, 2008, 2:23 pm CDT

Thats a big order asking Nebraska to beat MU. Hey were you at that game where the Nebraska guy kicked the ball to a teammate to beat MU in OT? You know, the "infamous" game.

-- Posted by BigSlice on Sat, Oct 4, 2008, 3:14 pm CDT

Thanks for all the congrats and advice about babies. While Wrigley seems like a great name, we already have names picked out for two girls and two boys if we ever make it that far. With the economy, it may be a while to reach four kids. For those of you wondering, it's Lincoln Joseph (after our favorite town in Lincoln, Nebraska, and my middle name) and Elijah Peyton (after two of our favorite quarterbacks). The girl names are Isabella Grace and can't remember the other name. But I have eight months to remember.

-- Posted by Brian_Blackwell on Fri, Oct 3, 2008, 9:37 pm CDT

Wreckless-

I'm a fan of real coffee. That's why I'm a fan of Broadway Book and Roasting Company. Not only are the beans fresh ground there too, they're the only coffee house in Cape Girardeau that roasts their own beans. I suggest you give them a try. I don't doubt Cup n' Cork is good sometimes, but everytime I've been there the coffee has been stale and overly bitter. I've also not had good luck with getting a panini in under 45 minutes. No hard feelings here, just an opinion.

-- Posted by R.D. on Fri, Oct 3, 2008, 12:55 pm CDT

@R.D.

If you've never had a good cup of coffee at Cup'N'Cork, than you don't know coffee. It's hard to knock coffee when they grind the beans and brew your cup to order.

Best cup in town, IMHO.

Grace Cafe, however, will be missed.

-- Posted by wreckless76 on Fri, Oct 3, 2008, 9:25 am CDT

cubbytodd,
I guess one's definition of an institution is in the eye of the beholder. I know of many people who enjoyed spending time at Grace Cafe for many years and will hate to see it go, hence the reason I called it an institution. It's been a place that always had the light on as I was driving into downtown on my way to work at 5:50 in the morning. I realize some of you aren't big fans of Grace Cafe and that's fine; there are other coffee houses in this town to visit. But I believe when a local niche place like this closes it closes another chapter on unique establishments in town.

-- Posted by Brian_Blackwell on Fri, Oct 3, 2008, 7:10 am CDT

Sorry to hear the news about Grace. I suggest you go to Broadway Book and Roasting Company. I think their coffee is MUCH, MUCH better than Grace; and I've never had a good cup of coffee and Cup and Cork. Here's wishing those business luck in keeping their doors open.

Good luck on the new addition to the family, Brian.

-- Posted by R.D. on Fri, Oct 3, 2008, 6:59 am CDT

OH MY GA!!!!!! I definitely hate this I love their sandwiches and soups. The Crouque Monsiuer on foccacia is the absolute bomb!!!!! And their Chocolate Chip Scone is simply amazing!!!! My sister practically lived there before her new job!!!!! I wish I had the money to take over I definitely would!!!!!!! I would even keep the employees as they are all so nice. Any one that can help them stay open please help!!!!!! :)

-- Posted by CommonCentsGal on Thu, Oct 2, 2008, 4:27 pm CDT