A Thought Over Coffee

Updated! Extreme Makeover : Home Edition!

2010-02-02T10:12:00.001-06:00

**2/3/10 Updated**
We have had a great time hanging with the crew of Extreme Makeover Home Edition. They have done an awesome job despite our friend Mother Nature kicking them in the shins each step of the way. Here are several awesome videos from the past few days! You can keep up with all of these videos as they are posted on YouTube!

When we heard that the show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition was teaming up with Oklahoma City based builders Ideal Homes for an upcoming episode, we knew we needed to do something to help. After a few days of phone calls and talking through what the needs of the volunteers and build crew would be, we where happy to get a specialty coffee bar set up for them!

The build is happening this entire week! Here is a video from Day 1:

You can read all sorts of information about the family on their site as well as seeing a list of sponsors, a map and tons of other great stuff!

Ideal Homes and Extreme Makeover Home Edition are doing more than rebuilding a home for a family that needs it. They are also hosting a Food and Blood Drive in conjunction with the build. There are drops all over the state so no matter if you are in Stllwater, Maysville, Edmond, OKC, Norman or someplace else, there should be a place for you to help.

Keep checking the Ideal Extreme Home website for more information and be sure to sign the guest book to tell them THANKS!

This is more than just building a house. This is creating a safe and clean new home for the Skaggs family. From all of us at Cafe Evoke Catering: Be safe on the build and great luck!

...be bold

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Become a Fan of Cafe Evoke Catering on Facebook!

2010-01-31T10:19:00.000-06:00

Happy Sunday to you! We hope your weekend has been warm and pleasant! If you are in Oklahoma, we hope you weathered the Oklahoma winter storm and that you kept comfortable and safe.

In a huge change of gears, this is just a quick note to let you know that Cafe Evoke Catering - Oklahoma's premier specialty coffee catering company - is on Facebook! You can become a fan of Cafe Evoke Catering by clicking on the Facebook icon above or going to http://www.facebook.com/CafeEvokeCatering!

We know that many of you probably already knew this or did not really care but we did want to let you know that we are now updating that page regularly and will talk about any specials, community events and other noteworthy Cafe Evoke Catering news there! Yes, this blog will continue to be a spot for updates but we thought since many of you are using Facebook several times a day, we'd save you a trip!

So, become a fan today! We'd appreciate it!

...be bold

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Keeping it Local in Oklahoma!

2010-01-21T15:58:00.002-06:00

**Update! // January 25th, 2010**

If you missed it, Cafe Evoke Catering got to hook up with Keep it Local OK for a News9 story! You can find it here!

Need a few good reasons to keep it local in Oklahoma? We'll give you 10!

KEEP MORE DOLLARS IN THE LOCAL ECONOMY

EMBRACE WHAT MAKES OKLAHOMA UNIQUE

HELP THE ENVIRONMENT

LOCAL BUSINESSES CREATE MORE JOBS

BETTER SERVICE AND EXPERTISE

BETTER USE OF YOUR TAX MONEY

NURTURE COMMUNITY

PRESERVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP

MORE CHOICES

ENCOURAGE FUTURE INVESTMENT

Agree? Well, there is a new group in our state helping us all "keep it local" and that list is their backbone! Keep It Local is dedicated to promoting the locally owned and independent businesses that make Oklahoma great. In a nutshell, our goal is to make it as easy as possible for you to find, choose, and enjoy the incredible businesses found right here in our state! We have been doing our best as a company to keep our purchasing as local as possible and to support others doing business in our community so when we heard this group was going to get a program together to help spread the local word, we loved it!.

Cafe Evoke Catering had an awesome privilege of being one of the first companies to join a great new group.

So, what exactly is the group doing to spread local love? Keep it Local OK has a new local rewards card that, when used, saves you money on goods you are going to be purchasing anyway. The good news is that all companies who have featured rewards through the card are local so you can rest assured that your money is being spent in your community. The cards are $10 and last through the end of 2010! Any, worst case, you are going to find new and cool places near you that you have never been. You can see our customer rewards here

Yesterday, the OK Gazette ran a cool story about the project and what all they are doing. Cafe Evoke Catering even got a few lines! Be sure to get over there and check it out!

You can check the website for a list of rewards. Businesses are being added all the time so be sure to check back often. If you want to grab a card, you can do so right here at Cafe Evoke Catering - 1708 NW 16th Street for 10 bucks.

...be bold

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New Faces Around Cafe Evoke Catering!

2010-01-19T11:53:00.000-06:00

We always talk about having the best staff around and we still think it is true! We wanted to formally welcome our newest barista - Micah Metheny - to the Evoke family! Micah is our new Lead Barista and those that have been enjoying coffee bars by Cafe Evoke Catering in the past will love having him around!

Micah has taken on the challenge of creating new coffee policy, training and new product development. What does that mean for you? Better drinks, better service, better looking coffee bars, more options and an all new Cafe Evoke Catering!

Don't take our word for it, here is one of his recent drinks!

Our goals are pretty simple:

Create the best drinks our clients have ever tasted

Have the best looking coffee bars any event has ever seen

Replace ordinary coffee at your next event with specialty coffee

Have a calendar full of repeat clients

We look forward to serving you and your guests soon!

...be bold

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How To Brew The Perfect Cup Of Coffee // Video of the Day

2010-01-15T05:05:00.001-06:00

We are going to start something new at A Thought Over Coffee - Video of the Day [enter cheesy cinema music here]! So, our first video is all about brewing the perfect cup of coffee brought to you by BigBand. Please enjoy our feature presentation:

How To Brew The Perfect Cup Of Coffee - Watch more Funny Videos

...be bold

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IgniteOKC // Tonight!

2010-01-14T08:24:00.001-06:00

Cafe Evoke Catering is pretty excited to have the chance to set up specialty coffee at IgniteOKC! This event has been in the planning for a long time and the hype has been unbelievable! Here is a bit about Ignite from their website:

Started by Brady Forrest, Technology Evangelist for O’Reilly Media, and Bre Pettis of Etsy.com, formerly of MAKE Magazine, Ignite was inspired by Pecha Kucha Nights, where speakers are given 20 slides, each shown for 20 seconds, giving each speaker 6 minutes and 40 seconds of fame.

The first Ignite took place in Seattle in 2006. Since then, the event has become an international phenomenon, with hundreds of 5-minute talks having been given all over the world. Besides Seattle, there are thriving Ignite communities in Portland, Sydney, Boulder, Helsinki, Baltimore, NYC and more. Tulsa added their name to that list in 2009, and now Ignite is coming to this side of the turnpike.

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We are also happy that this great event is happening right here in OKC's Historic Plaza District! The event will begin at 6:00pm for drinks (two cash bars - one with specialty coffee and the other with beer, wine, etc!) and bands and the talks begin at 7:30. Everything is happening at Lyric Theatre at the Plaza - 1727 NW 16th St.  Oklahoma City, OK 73106.

What are the talks going to be you ask? Well, head on over and check them out! There is a wide range of topics and - heck - makes for all the better. Their blog also has tons of information in case you have not found enough.

So, come and hang out tonight at IgniteOKC - you won't want to miss it! Oh, and did we mention that if the specialty coffee, beer, wine, talks and people are not enough to get you there, then remember this: Austin-based folksters Mont Lyons will open the show & OKC's own the Non will headline the after party!!

...be bold

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Specialty Coffee Catering // Weddings, Receptions and More!

2010-01-13T15:12:00.000-06:00

We go to lots of weddings - a 12 month season for us and it is great! Not only do we get to hang with folks on one of the best days of their lives, we get to do it while serving up some great specialty coffee! Weddings take many shapes and forms but we feel that a coffee bar fits every one of them.

We have been telling people for a long time that having a full service specialty coffee bar at the wedding reception, rehearsal dinner, bridal shower or other wedding related event is a great idea! People are talking about this new wedding trend all over the place! Wednet.com says that this is "by far the most recommended and favorite service for a wedding reception." (You can read the full article here. There is also another great article over at LoveToKnow Weddings)

At Cafe Evoke Catering, we don't want you to think that having a coffee bar is something you do instead of beer, wine and other "adult" choices. Specialty coffee bars are a great addition to your other drink options and your guests will be thanking you when they are about to get in their cars for the ride home. Of course, when budget is a concern, you can't be the value of a full service coffee bar!

As you are planning your reception, keep your options out there! Here is a small wedding related slideshow we put together for bridal shows just to give you an idea of what it all looks like.

If you are planning a wedding, good luck and congratulations from all of us at Cafe Evoke Catering!

...be bold

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Not Just Coffee Catering...

2010-01-12T09:09:00.000-06:00

At Cafe Evoke Catering, we pride ourselves in providing some of the area's best coffee by some of Oklahoma's finest baristas. With this comes an urgency on our part to continue to roll out new services and products that our clients need at their events. We know your event is important and calls for the best service possible.

Our first major feature for 2010 is our brand new Signature Drink menu - created by Cafe Evoke Catering, Chef Ryan Parrot of Seasons Catering/Table One and bartender Becky Daley of Iguana Mexican Grill. While we did talk a bit about this new menu towards the end of 2009, we are pleased to formally present our new menu to you today!

*Cafe Royal (served up)*
Cold Pressed Coffee, Crown Royal, Coffee Brown Sugar Rim

*Spiced Nut (served hot)*
Espresso, Chipotle Vodka, Amaretto Liquor

*After Dinner Mint (served hot)*
A cappuccino styled drink with European Sipping Chocolate, Espresso, Tequila, Creme de Cacao and fresh mint

*White Mexican (on the rocks)*
Cold Pressed Coffee, XO Cafe Tequila and 1921 Crema Tequila

*Roasted Apple Cider (served hot)*
Vermont Spiced Cider, Vokda and Myers Rum

Here are a few recent shots of some of our other custom drink creations. These drinks can be found featured in the all new Brides of Oklahoma magazine available now at our studio - 1708okc!

If the occasion wasn't special, you would not be throwing an event! Don't let your guests finish up a perfect evening with ordinary coffee.

(photo credits: Kriea Arie 2009 www.ArtByKriea.com)
...be bold

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Dang, What's The Deal??

2009-11-02T20:52:00.000-06:00

I hate these posts you find every so often on blogs across the net but I find myself writing one anyway..dang!

So, things have been super crazy around here lately and I just plain have run out of time! Lame sauce I know. Here is the deal - we are about to make some additions to the team and once that is all complete, I will write as much as possible (hopefully a few each week) to keep this thing going. For those that have been hanging in there with us - I applaud you and thank you!

Talk soon.

...be bold

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Cafe Evoke Catering // Oklahoma's Premier Specialty Coffee Catering Company

2009-10-09T18:07:00.000-05:00

...be bold

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A Big Day

2009-09-25T07:12:00.000-05:00

Today is a big day around here at Cafe Evoke Catering world headquarters (or, 1708 for short!) as we roll out a few new menus and also demo many of our tried and true things that you have gotten to know so well over the past 4 or so years.

We have been working pretty hard at all of this stuff over the past 6-8 months and feel that we finally have some new add-ons that our clients are sure to love! We will post the info sheets after the reveal party tonight so stay tuned.

Thanks to everyone that has been reading this blog. I know the content has ~~changed~~ evolved since I started writing this in college and I know the readership has changed as well. So, thanks!

We have also seen the landscape of specialty coffee catering in the US change since we opened Cafe Evoke Catering. As with any industry, it is competitive and the bar is high. Our goal is to always be the one setting the bar or pushing it up. So, as caterers are jumping on board with coffee service, we are adding new menus and package options for our clients that they cannot get anywhere else.

If you are around the OKC area, stop by tonight between 5:30 and 10:00 for a fun time. This is not a sell and tell deal. It is a chance for everyone to try our products, see our coffee bars and ask any questions they may have (if any at all!).

We look forward to seeing everyone here!

Cafe Evoke Catering
1708 NW 16th Street // Oklahoma City's Historic Plaza District

...be bold

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It's The Most... Wonderful Time... of the Year

2009-09-24T07:58:00.000-05:00

Ok, you caught me, I did sing along while I typed the title for todays post. I know, many of you think it is to early to begin singing those types of jingles but when it fits it fits. Oh, no. I'm not talking about Christmas (although that is a great time of year, too). I'm talking about CoffeeFest Seattle - a family reunion of sorts that happens every year about this time.

This is not just one of the countries best coffee trade shows, it is a time to rekindle that love we all have for what we do - coffee. As I sit here at the studio sipping a cup of Cost Rica La Minita Del Sol on this chilly day in Oklahoma City, I feel far from "home" but comfortable knowing that, at least, what is keeping me from being in Seattle with "family" and "friends" is one of the things I love most. Coffee.

If you have not had the chance to go to a show like CoffeeFest, you need to. They happen in other places across the US at different times of the year in places like Chicago, Las Vegas and Atlanta. Normally about this time, we are gearing up for the trip and feel like school kids about to head out on our first day at Disney World. I also typically talk about what I'm most looking forward to at the show. Well, I am not going but here is what I'm looking forward to:

1. Millrock Latte Art Comp
2. NWRBC
3. Hang Time

It is pretty simple this year. Luckily, with the advent of what we call the "in-ter-net", I can participate in at least some of that. Jenni and I are bummed to miss it but have a cup for us everyone! Enjoy your time there and send us some pictures when you return!

On another note, this time of year is also great because it is time again for those "cold weather only" coffee drinks to come out of the closet for their favorites. At Evoke, this means times are about to get crazy with fun and work - we love it! We have so many great things happening right now and we are excited. Tomorrow is a big day for us as we launch a few new packages to our service list - packages that we think raise the bar on quality when it comes to coffee in Oklahoma.

More on that later of course. Have a good Thursday.

...be bold

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Cafe Evoke Catering Joins the Music | Tonight with the Charlie Hall Band

2009-09-22T15:54:00.000-05:00

Clear you schedules for tonight and plan on coming to Norman for the Charlie Hall Band LIVE at Journey Church! Cafe Evoke Catering will be there with the best coffee you have ever had and all drinks are only $3.00 - you heard it!

We look forward to seeing you for coffee and great music! Show is free and starts at 9:00 pm.

...be bold

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Grounds for Health | Bringing women's health care to coffee-growing communities.

2009-09-21T10:24:00.000-05:00

We love when our purchases have longer arms than the norm. That is why we were happy to have the chance to bring in some awesome new coffee roasted by our friends at Batdorf and Bronson Coffee Roasters. Batdorf got their hands on a lot from Huehuetenango in Guatemala that is part of Grounds for Health - a organization bringing women's health care to coffee growing communities.

Our mission is to bring effective cervical cancer screening and treatment to women in coffee-growing communities. We currently work in Mexico, Central America and Tanzania. We use an innovative, affordable and community-appropriate method called the Single Visit Screen & Treat Approach, which has been endorsed by the World Health Organization.

Our work is made possible through partnerships with local coffee co-operatives, national and regional ministries of health, and specialty coffee companies. These partnerships have made it possible for us to bring better and sustainable health care to women in coffee-growing communities. (via GroundsforHealth.org)

Batdorf and Bronson says that because of the 1500 meter altitude at which this coffee is grown and with the chilly weather, it matures slowly, resulting in a coffee with increased acidity and a balanced, heavy body. While many Huehue coffees tend to be on the fruity side, this one is extraordinarily sweet with a heavy dark chocolate and bing cherry flavors.

For everyone pound of coffee B&B sells, they are giving back $1.00 to the group. For more information, please visit Batdorf and Bronson or Grounds for Health.

...be bold

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Cafe Evoke Catering Product Launch

2009-09-19T04:49:00.001-05:00

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Cafe Evoke Catering on OK43's Rise and Shine Oklahoma

2009-09-17T13:54:00.000-05:00

If you did not have a chance to catch Rise and Shine this morning, here is one of the segments from the show! Dang, who's that good looking chap in the back??

Heartbeat for Hope on Rise and Shine from Lucas Ross on Vimeo.

Jenni pretty much killed it. We have to be careful or she will want to work in TV and not in coffee!

...be bold

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Heartbeat For Hope - Empowering a Generation. Growing a Community. Building Hope.

2009-09-17T04:00:00.000-05:00

Cafe Evoke Catering is proud to be teaming up with Heartbeat For Hope again this year to help raise funds for Village of Hope.

The Village of Hope is an orphanage in Ghana, Africa with the mission to save children from slavery and the streets. They also hope to provide an education for the children to produce a new future for Ghana.

However, education is not free in Ghana.

You can help! Come to HEARTBEAT FOR HOPE benefit concert SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH @ 6PM and help provide tuition for the children of the Village of Hope orphanage in Ghana, Africa.
$5 admission = donation, concert & 1 free drink from Cafe Evoke coffee catering co.

Here is a short commercial / promo for Saturday's event:

HeartBeat for Hope 09 promo from Lucas Ross on Vimeo.

So, we hope to see everyone at Heartbeat For Hope! We will be featuring coffees from our friends and master OKC coffee roasters Elemental Coffee Roasters. Here are the event details again:

Hearbeat For Hope
Oklahoma Christian Garvy Center / Edmond, OK
Saturday, September 19th, 2009 / 6:00 pm

Oh, I almost forgot! You can catch Cafe Evoke Catering on Rise and Shine | OK43 today from 7:00 - 9:00 am. Not sure how much we will be on but we will be there!

...be bold

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FreeCoffeeMonday at 1708okc!

2009-09-16T09:04:00.000-05:00

A few weeks ago, we decide to begin hosting what we are calling FreeCoffeeMonday. What it is? Well, it's pretty simple really:

1. Doors open at 6:30 am
2. You wake up a bit earlier than normal (probably)
3. You get in your car - wait, better yet - you get on your bicycle
4. Point it towards 1708 NW 16th Street (The Plaza District)
5. Get off when you arrive and come in

Once you have followed those simple instructions, you will have access to two different coffees from who knows where and the full menu of Cafe Evoke Catering at your fingertips - for free!

We feature two drip coffees every Monday - coffees you typically will not find in OKC. We also will press 1 or 2 pots of something even better right at 6:30 so you have to be one of the first few here to get the awesome stuff. It is all great so you don't have to worry if you can't make it at 6:30.

We know many of you are asking why in the world we have an event on a Monday morning from 6:30 to 8:00. Well, let me answer that - in short. Coffee, to us, is a slow food. What does that mean? Stay tuned for more on coffee as a slow food. We wanted to provide you a place to come hang out and slow down just a bit before work, enjoy some awesome coffee and meet some folks.

We have wireless internet if needs be but we encourage all to come with cup in hand and just hang with no other agenda other than to relax and enjoy it.

So, here are the details again:

When: Mondays / 6:30 to 8:00 in the morning (unless otherwise stated)
Where: 1708okc / OKC's Historic Plaza District / 1708 NW 16th Street
What: FreeCoffeeMonday

For more information, follow Cafe Evoke Catering on Twitter and search for #FreeCoffeeMonday or follow FreeCoffeeOKC!

We look forward to seeing you and your friends on Mondays!

...be bold

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Getting Married? Come to Stillwater!

2009-09-05T09:27:00.002-05:00

That's right! If you are getting married, load up the car with your friends (and mom of course!) and head to Stillwater for the OkBride Bridal Show!

Here are the event details:

Date: Sunday, September 6th
Time: 1:00 - 5:00 pm
Place: Stillwater Plaza Hotel, 600 E McElroy, Stillwater OK 74075

Cafe Evoke Catering will be there with a full service coffee bar! This is a great time for you to come check out what a coffee bar would look like at your wedding reception, bridal show or other bridal event and also taste some of Oklahoma's best coffee drinks by some of Oklahoma's top baristas!

You can come for a taste and hang out for a bit or you can come ready to book your coffee bar! Whatever the reason, we just want to get to know you and find out how we can help.

So, after you watch the OU or OSU game on Saturday, make plans to get to Stillwater for the bridal show.

Have a great weekend.

...be bold

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New Add-Ons | Perfect for your Cafe Evoke Catering Coffee Bar!

2009-09-04T09:41:00.002-05:00

At Cafe Evoke Catering, we understand that you want nothing but the best at your event. No matter if it is a wedding reception, bridal shower, birthday, meeting or customer/client appreciation - you not only want the best experience from the first call to the final sip but you also want it to be something your guests will forever talk about.

The great news? That is what we want for your event as well!

So, in an effort to make your experience an even better one, we are rolling out a bunch of new add-ons and features for our coffee bars between now and the end of September. Some will be great additions for winter and fall events, some for spring and summer events and some for the experience as a whole.

Here is a look at a few of our brand new additions:

Organics - We believe in organic production and choose this option whenever we can! We are pleased to offer - along with our organic certified coffee - an organic dairy package! Trust us, it just tastes better!

Single Serve / French Press Station - We stock some of the world's finest coffees and now you can offer several to your guests - one cup at a time. We bring all we need to serve your guests their choice of coffee. Think of it like a fine wines list but with coffee.

Fruit Puree Flavors - Made from the highest quality fruit picked at peak ripeness, concentrated immediately to preserve optimal fruit texture and flavor, these brand new fruit puree's by Monin Gourmet make our mochas, iced teas and pulp in lemonades even better!

That is all you get for now! We are putting together the final touches on several other new offerings and will have them on the "menu" very soon!

Here is also a quick look at new postcards that you should be seeing around soon as well.

If you or someone you know is having a special event - we'd love the opportunity to talk about it! We are also happy to set up a time to have coffee with you at our studio - 1708 - anytime you can!

Enjoy!

...be bold

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Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma Tweet Up!

2009-08-13T16:27:00.002-05:00

We at Cafe Evoke Catering are excited for the opportunity to sponsor a great event happening on September 24th, 2009! The Tweetup is in conjunction with Hunger Action Month where you can "give a little and feed alot"!

We look forward to seeing everyone there!

Oh, and did we mention that Sherree Chamberlain will be there?

...be bold

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Cafe Evoke Catering - OKC Best New Service Business

2009-08-12T11:15:00.003-05:00

Thanks to you, Cafe Evoke Catering has been voted Best New Service Business in Oklahoma City for 2009!! We are honored as the top 5 in our category are not only great businesses they are all great friends.

You can view the rest of the winners here.

So, to celebrate, we want everyone to come out to 1708 (our studio) for drinks and hang time. Here are the details:

LIVE ON THE PLAZA
Friday August 14, 2009
7pm-11pm
1708 NW 16th, OKC

This event is part of LIVE on the Plaza and there are lots of awesome things happening at the same time. Here is what you can find:

7-8:15pm – The Tastebuds live music at No Regrets Tattoo

7:30-8:45pm – deadCENTER Short Suite Film Screenings

8:15pm – Fanny Pack Fashion at DNA Galleries

8:30pm – BIG TRUCK TACOs joins us!

8:45-10pm – Live music by Jabee

9:30pm – Karaoke at Paula & Company Realtors

7-11pm – SHOP GOOD at Convergence, Velvet Monkey featured artist and DJ, Aby3 at DNA Galleries, Collected Thread and Bad Grannies Back to School, Open Mic at Coffy’s Cafe

We look forward to seeing you tonight!

Thank you again for your support and for voting Cafe Evoke Catering! We appreciate it!

...be bold
Jason and Jenni Duncan, Owners
Cafe Evoke Catering

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Back on Track!

2009-08-03T16:42:00.002-05:00

It felt great to be back on track last weekend doing what we do best - providing our clients Oklahoma's premier specialty coffee catering service! After a long hard month in the saddle of insurance claims and other unknowns, equipment is back and we are out in full force!

Our clients Will and Sharayah had a rockin cool reception in Yukon and we had a blast serving up a custom menu for their guests. Here are a few pictures of the bar all set up and ready to go for them when they got there.

There is much more to come as we bring you an all new Cafe Evoke Catering. We will be rolling out new things to you as they are completed but just know that Oklahoma's best coffee service is raising the bar yet again - all for your benefit: Better Coffee, Better Service and Bigger Smiles from your guests.

We look forward to the opportunity to serve you soon.

...be bold

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Last Chance For Your Voice To Be Heard!!

2009-07-29T10:56:00.003-05:00

Today is the last day to vote for your favorite OKC Businesses! We would love your vote for OKC's Best New Service Business and would love to see the rest of our Plaza District Friends win as well! I promise as soon as today is over, we will get back to our usual content!

So, we need your help one more time with this! Please head on over to the Oklahoma Gazette and vote for Cafe Evoke Catering! Here are a few things you need to keep in mind when voting:

How to vote in the Top 5 run-off:

Each person may only vote once. (We'll catch the cheaters with our super high-tech software!)

Select only one answer in each category.

You must fill out at least half the categories. (52)

Click the submit button at the bottom and then check your email for the verification message.

In that message, click to confirm your email address, and you're done!

We know that 52 categories sounds like a lot but it is easy - trust us! You just have to look at the top 5 of each category and pick your favorites.

Once you are done, be sure to tell your friends! Here is something you can cut and past into an email and send it to your entire address book. If nothing else, maybe you and your friends will find new business to use here in OKC!

Hey Friend!

Just wanted to take a second to be sure you knew that voting is now opening for the Gazette's Best of OKC 2009! 5 companies have been chosen in each category and you need to get over there and vote!

Here is where the voting is taking place: www.okgazette.com/bestofokc

My suggestion for Best New Service Business?? Cafe Evoke Catering!

Hope things are great and we will talk soon. Thanks for voting and be sure to forward this email on to your entire address book. Help us spread the word on great local businesses in OKC.

See, we have made it even easier for you to tell everyone about the voting. We appreciate your time and thank you for voting Cafe Evoke Catering for OKC's BEST New Service Business!

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...be bold

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Cafe Evoke Catering - OKC Best New Service Business?

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Yes, it is a question! Cafe Evoke Catering has had the honor of being nominated as a top 5 best new service business in OKC for 2009! We are super excited about it!

So, we need your help one more time with this! Please head on over to the Oklahoma Gazette and vote for Cafe Evoke Catering! Here are a few things you need to keep in mind when voting:

How to vote in the Top 5 run-off: