Larry Needs His Soup at Artisan Foodworks Deli
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Larry Needs His Soup at Artisan Foodworks
BACKSTORY
When Susan Whitfield, owner of Artisan Foodworks, returned to her hometown in 2013 after living in Oregon for seven years, she knew she wanted to open a deli to serve the residents of Monroe. She had no idea what new adventures lay before her in the valley where she grew up but she was excited. All she knew was she wanted to provide fresh food with amazing sandwiches, salads and scratch-made soups along with her famous Double Ohh cookies. She also wanted to be involved in the community that she grew up and help people.
LARRY & OUR CUSTOMERS
The deli lost it’s home about a couple months ago. Many customers have reached out and relayed how sad they are that the deli is closed. All of those sentiments and kind words have been received and are greatly appreciated. The saddest part of the deli closing was Larry, Susan’s 90 year old father, no longer had a place to come eat his cup of soup every day. It truly was the highlight of his day. Larry loved sitting in the deli and visiting the customers that came in to pick up their orders. During this pandemic, Larry was the only person allowed to dine in because as an 87 year resident of Monroe, he should get to do what he wants in life. Now with most restaurants being closed or limited for dine in, Larry has taken to hitting the fast food drive thrus for lunch. Larry rarely ever ate any fast food so at 90 years old he is going to become a junk food junkie? The answer is no.
A NEW DELI
The deli can potentially reopen in a smaller space in downtown Monroe that will offer delivery and takeout. Larry will be allowed to eat his soup in the waiting area so he can go back to visiting with the customers. Larry will be allowed to pick his favorite soup on day one so expect to be offered the Hungarian Mushroom.
COST OF DOING BUSINESS
There are expenses associated with reopening such as some tenant improvements, rent deposits, signage, food purchases and other odds and ends. Artisan Foodworks asks that you be involved in part of their story by contributing to their relocation campaign and help get this place into a space so you can enjoy your favorite deli food again. Rent on the building needs to be paid and plans have to be submitted to the health department for approval. The health department is understaffed and are three months out for plan approvals. Plan review fee is $700 and for an additional fee of $400 the plans can be expedited and approval would be in half the time. It would be nice for the deli open again in the early months of 2021!
GRATITUDE AND A GIFT FOR YOUR GENEROSITY
Whether you choose to contribute a little or a lot, Artisan Foodworks appreciates your love and support. To show their thanks, some great perks are being offered to thank you for supporting this campaign to reopen. Rewards for contributions will available a couple weeks after our grand reopening. We need a little time to get used to the new place!
$25: Four Double Ohh cookies
$50: Two quarts of soup of your choice
$100: Two sandwiches or salads, one quart of soup of your choice and four Double Ohh cookies
$200: Our signature lasagna, garlic bread and a Caesar salad
$1,000: You’ll get the secret recipe for the African Peanut soup haha
BACKSTORY
When Susan Whitfield, owner of Artisan Foodworks, returned to her hometown in 2013 after living in Oregon for seven years, she knew she wanted to open a deli to serve the residents of Monroe. She had no idea what new adventures lay before her in the valley where she grew up but she was excited. All she knew was she wanted to provide fresh food with amazing sandwiches, salads and scratch-made soups along with her famous Double Ohh cookies. She also wanted to be involved in the community that she grew up and help people.
LARRY & OUR CUSTOMERS
The deli lost it’s home about a couple months ago. Many customers have reached out and relayed how sad they are that the deli is closed. All of those sentiments and kind words have been received and are greatly appreciated. The saddest part of the deli closing was Larry, Susan’s 90 year old father, no longer had a place to come eat his cup of soup every day. It truly was the highlight of his day. Larry loved sitting in the deli and visiting the customers that came in to pick up their orders. During this pandemic, Larry was the only person allowed to dine in because as an 87 year resident of Monroe, he should get to do what he wants in life. Now with most restaurants being closed or limited for dine in, Larry has taken to hitting the fast food drive thrus for lunch. Larry rarely ever ate any fast food so at 90 years old he is going to become a junk food junkie? The answer is no.
A NEW DELI
The deli can potentially reopen in a smaller space in downtown Monroe that will offer delivery and takeout. Larry will be allowed to eat his soup in the waiting area so he can go back to visiting with the customers. Larry will be allowed to pick his favorite soup on day one so expect to be offered the Hungarian Mushroom.
COST OF DOING BUSINESS
There are expenses associated with reopening such as some tenant improvements, rent deposits, signage, food purchases and other odds and ends. Artisan Foodworks asks that you be involved in part of their story by contributing to their relocation campaign and help get this place into a space so you can enjoy your favorite deli food again. Rent on the building needs to be paid and plans have to be submitted to the health department for approval. The health department is understaffed and are three months out for plan approvals. Plan review fee is $700 and for an additional fee of $400 the plans can be expedited and approval would be in half the time. It would be nice for the deli open again in the early months of 2021!
GRATITUDE AND A GIFT FOR YOUR GENEROSITY
Whether you choose to contribute a little or a lot, Artisan Foodworks appreciates your love and support. To show their thanks, some great perks are being offered to thank you for supporting this campaign to reopen. Rewards for contributions will available a couple weeks after our grand reopening. We need a little time to get used to the new place!
$25: Four Double Ohh cookies
$50: Two quarts of soup of your choice
$100: Two sandwiches or salads, one quart of soup of your choice and four Double Ohh cookies
$200: Our signature lasagna, garlic bread and a Caesar salad
$1,000: You’ll get the secret recipe for the African Peanut soup haha
Organizer
Susan Whitfield
Organizer
Monroe, WA