Nick writes:
A clarification of sorts is in order.
I've been getting e-mails from devoted Common Grounds customers who are incensed that I would imply that Common Grounds is a place that "served BAD coffee, mediocre baked-goods, and had a somewhat aimless character." I did not mean this at all... I was referring to Stompin' Grounds, the place that murky coffee capitol hill once was. I see, however, that one could misunderstand my comments, and for this, I sincerely apologize.
Common Grounds Arlington is an amazing place, with amazing people. In its almost five-years of existence, it has developed into a wonderfully unique place with a very special character and culture. Through the tireless efforts of a small, committed group of individuals during its early years, Common Grounds became what its founders intended: a place that is first and foremost, a place that is loving and welcoming.
Please don't think that I, or anyone else connected to murky coffee lacks respect for that. In conversations with the current owner, we've found that the possibly most exciting aspect of this change is that we can, and will, take the core values of Common Grounds and be able to really let them shine.
I'm hearing back from many of the Common Grounds customers, and some are, understandably, mourning the end of this chapter in the story that is Common Grounds. Some of you have shown some anger and resentment, and I hear you. Common Grounds was and is a special place. I trust that, when all is said and done, the people of Clarendon will see that murky coffee arlington carries on the best parts of Common Grounds... in some ways, fulfilling many of the hopes and dreams of Common Grounds.
murky coffee is no big multinational corporation. We're not about conformity and uniformity. We're about the best coffee joint that mankind can create. The most important part of it all is, by a very wide margin, the "people part." We're obsessed with coffee... not because coffee is something worth obsessing over, but because it's for our customers. We're a coffee shop. We want our customers to have the best coffee known to mankind.
I will be preparing a "Frequently Asked Questions" regarding the transition this week. I hope that many of your concerns will be addressed. In the mean time, I continue to welcome your e-mails. I'm also in and around Common Grounds more and more this week, so if you're so inspired, please come up and hit me up for a chat.
Looking forward to it! Thanks, and God bless.
P.S. I fixed the "comments" thing.
I've been getting e-mails from devoted Common Grounds customers who are incensed that I would imply that Common Grounds is a place that "served BAD coffee, mediocre baked-goods, and had a somewhat aimless character." I did not mean this at all... I was referring to Stompin' Grounds, the place that murky coffee capitol hill once was. I see, however, that one could misunderstand my comments, and for this, I sincerely apologize.
Common Grounds Arlington is an amazing place, with amazing people. In its almost five-years of existence, it has developed into a wonderfully unique place with a very special character and culture. Through the tireless efforts of a small, committed group of individuals during its early years, Common Grounds became what its founders intended: a place that is first and foremost, a place that is loving and welcoming.
Please don't think that I, or anyone else connected to murky coffee lacks respect for that. In conversations with the current owner, we've found that the possibly most exciting aspect of this change is that we can, and will, take the core values of Common Grounds and be able to really let them shine.
I'm hearing back from many of the Common Grounds customers, and some are, understandably, mourning the end of this chapter in the story that is Common Grounds. Some of you have shown some anger and resentment, and I hear you. Common Grounds was and is a special place. I trust that, when all is said and done, the people of Clarendon will see that murky coffee arlington carries on the best parts of Common Grounds... in some ways, fulfilling many of the hopes and dreams of Common Grounds.
murky coffee is no big multinational corporation. We're not about conformity and uniformity. We're about the best coffee joint that mankind can create. The most important part of it all is, by a very wide margin, the "people part." We're obsessed with coffee... not because coffee is something worth obsessing over, but because it's for our customers. We're a coffee shop. We want our customers to have the best coffee known to mankind.
I will be preparing a "Frequently Asked Questions" regarding the transition this week. I hope that many of your concerns will be addressed. In the mean time, I continue to welcome your e-mails. I'm also in and around Common Grounds more and more this week, so if you're so inspired, please come up and hit me up for a chat.
Looking forward to it! Thanks, and God bless.
P.S. I fixed the "comments" thing.
3 Comments:
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Wow! Things happen when I don't come to Murky twice a week! It's been four months since I stopped working on the hill and in that time Ryan released his CD, you stopped toasting bagels (grrrrr) and now you're opening an Arlington location! I love both Common Grounds AND Murky so I'm excited! But are you gonna toast bagels in Arlington?? ;-)
Lianna (aka the April Fish)
Important questions:
1.) Are you going to serve *real* food - like sandwiches, etc.? Many of us go to CG for more than just coffee and if you don't offer lunch/dinner, you will lose a large chunk of your customer base if the only thing we can find to eat here will be muffins and bagels...
2.) Will you still offer free WiFi? This is probably the BIGGEST draw to CG - bigger than the coffee and the sandwiches. The masses are wondering. Please advise.
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