Cosmo's Food for Thought

The Cafe is moving along nicely....It is still a 'work in progress' and keeps evolving as we get to know our customers and our local business neighbors....The menu seems to now be tweaked and the results are very favorable....I still have a ways to go with my not trying to micro manage every move that my able staff makes....It is hard because I am attempting to get a flow going but what ends up happening is that I frustrate and confuse them....My apologies to them and my promise to do better.....We are now giving a $1. off coupon for any purchase, when we get your email address and permission to send you our daily specials...Most folks will find this very helpful and an easy way to plan their food choices for the day..... We had one interesting occurrence today as a lady came in ordered a meal than said she needed to go back to her car to get the money.....Well food cooked, but no lady, I guess what she didn't tell us was that her car was parked in Buffalo and she was just

The outside grill that we started on Tuesday seems to be a positive move....Each day has gotten to be better than the next....Stop by and see Mark, he is enjoying himself and is offering 2 meal deals for only $5. each:   Two Hofmann Dogs w/Chips & Drink or Italian Sausage Onion & Pepper Sub w/ Drink ....Inside the 'Cafe' things are running smoother as we believe we have a good operating plan and we are all much more efficient in all the needed tasks...When the weather gets a little cooler we will offer some more 'hardy' specials that will stick to your ribs and fill you up....This weeks specials can be found at:  cosmoscafe2011.com   This is our new web address and our old one will still direct you to it automatically... Can not forget to thank everyone for their support and prayers and thanks for letting me share....

A few new items added to the menu this week plus the launch of our outside grill on Tuesday, for hot dogs and sausage should make for an exciting week....The weeks specials are posted now on the website: http://cosmoscafe2011.com ....This gives our customers a chance to see the entire weeks fare and  hopefully help make their decisions a little easier.....I must again thank all those who have supported us....My church family, my neighbors, my family (including immediate and extended), our friends and all the local 'folks' who have become customers gives me pause to count my blessings....This might be a good place for me to explain that I am always trying to improve this business and most importantly my personal walk with God....Now I do not want anyone to misunderstand that while I am a Christian it does not mean that I won't falter....The difference is that I am now aware of these faults and failures and am always trying to become a better man in God's eyes....Today wa

Week 3 and very encouraged by the results....We have a ways to go but all signs point to a successful and l o n g run....This week my brother Pat & sister in law, Tina were up from Florida and their good friends, Nick & Jill from Syracuse joined them...Rick & Cindy came in today and I forgot to give them a 10% discount as Rick is in the Air Force, (all military in uniform receive that when in uniform)  I will give them their change when I see them at church....Still seeing some new faces and 'regulars' which makes me feel like we are on the right track....'The Three Amigos' were in today, and lets just say that if a pulpit were available the 'Good News' would have flowed along with the hash and eggs....Paul & Michelle also had breakfast (more church family) and Paul is becoming a 'regular' himself, how cool....I had to ask one customer to please not sit and 'surf the web' for 4 hours a day.....I was hoping that he would understand

Starting Tuesday August 16, we will begin offering Hofmann hot dogs & sausage sandwiches outside in the front of the building (weather permitting).  I am hoping to appeal to the 'folks' who have very little time to eat or are just want something good, fast and easy.....This is also a way for us to market ourselves and help to advertise our presence.  If this is a success I plan on making it a regular venue during our fair weather days of spring, summer and fall.  I need to continue grow the business and use what is available for us to do so.                                                  We have a new everyday special                                                        'The Pastor Mac Special'                                          Hash & Eggs - Hash Crispy (if possible)                                              Eggs Sunny Side Up Over the Hash                                  W/ Sometimes Italian Toast & Sometimes a Bagel This might be subst

Paul stopped in again, he either likes our food or is hiding out.....or maybe both....lol....Dick & Sandy, my neighbors came in for lunch as did my friends Todd & Josh.....We will begin this coming week to get more menus out to the nearby businesses and I am hoping that more and more of the Military men & women will stop in....Many thanks to my 'crew', I believe we have finally got a rhythm going...Can't believe that I am doing my own thing again....Please if this is a dream the 'do not disturb' sign is up, let me enjoy this as long as possible....This will be my first business venture that Ella Mae will not join me ...I miss her but we have become a little wiser and she has major responsibilities of her own @ Pi Phi and ATO.....This week we will begin posting our daily specials for the entire week on our website: http://cosmoscafe.vzwebsites.com ........Thanks for allowing me to share and thanks to all for you patronage.....

Today, Thursday was once again a day when many of my 'church family' came to show their support.... Words are not enough to convey my thanks to all.....So I thank God for placing these awesome folks in my life and I ask for a blessing on each and every one....Kevin, Sheri and parents & Mike, Marissa & Matt...Marrissa is due any time and glowing..... My Godson, Rick, Stacy and Matthew also visited....I still need to 'chill' a little but with this Italian blood it is sometimes a reach....I do want to make this a success of course but I need to remind myself that it will take some time and to not get ahead of myself or God....hello!.....Tomorrow will only be 10 days in......I have learned one undeniable truth, that this is not of my doing, but of God's....I used to behave as if any successes were of my making, how 'silly' of me, now I understand!....Thanks for allowing me to share.........

Today was another good day with more friends stopping in including Pete & Lynn & Pastor Mac & Vickey.....Mac got his favorite, Hash with eggs sunny side up and Italian toast.....That would be my choice also if I was ordering for myself.....You know great minds think alike and all that.....lol....We are postponing the outside grilling until Monday August 15, don't want to spread ourselves to thin....We need to do one thing well first.....More names for the memory bank....Tino, Leah, John and Daryl......Thanks to all for coming in......Specials for tomorrow are posted on the website, which can be accessed from the top right of this blog......I was much calmer today and I am trying to 'chill' & not try to control or orchestrate every move, it worked and the intensity level was down.....My goal is to make everyone feel at home, enjoy the food and service....Thanks to Sarah for sending in her friends and thank you all for letting me share........