Dean-Vegter Heritage

Phil Ramsey and the VIP's
Mark, Bobby, Phil

Mocha Moment:
Grand Opening
January 13, 2003


For a lengthier history, read the The Mocha Moment Story. On this page, we'll sketch just enough to make sense of the photos. We first saw 1121 Center Avenue on June 9, 2002. We demolished the house, built Mocha Moment, and opened on January 13, 2003. 7 months. Not bad. Not bad at all.

Kathy and I have hung out on Saturday nights at the Butterfly for decades. We are friends with one of the bands, Phil and the VIP's. They entertained for our open house on Sunday, the evening before opening.

Open House:
Lots of friends and family.

Our Cousins
Kevin, Mike, Dawn, Megan

Our cousins
Don, Judy
Ryan, Brent, Jordan

Susan

Priceless support from Kathy's family. Susan had restaurant experience (Bartley's BBQ, Dallas); we had none. Invaluable help in organization. Carol and Sharon traveled north from Florida in the frigid winter. Stayed a week. And it was cold that week. Carol came every morning to organize and help.

Brian
Brian made pies for Open House

Grand Opening
Kathy and Steve

Grand Opening Support
Carol, Susan, Sharon, Kathy, Kathy

Invaluable help in the Kitchen
Kathy and Susan