Welcome California's Coffee House

What a treat it was to try out New Albany's newest independent business tonight, California's Coffee House at 1515 East Market Street.

That's the elegant building just west of Tommy Lancaster's and, coincidentally, a building Ann and I considered for our bookstore way back in 2004.

At 10:30, I had a double-shot cappucino and a chicken-pork tamale and I'm sure to be going back often. Call ahead if you're in a hurry and Rey and Valeria Espinosa will have your order waiting. They offer sweet rolls, muffins, specialty coffees and espresso, salads, cold beverages and tamales. By the way, my 12 oz. cappu and mouthwatering tamale cost $4.50.

R & V will soon be joining the growing contingent of business owners who work, but don't live, in the East Spring Street Historic District and support the ESS Neighborhood Association.

Stop by early and often and let them know how welcome they are to our community. I'm sure you'll show them the same support you currently show for New Albany's other fine independent businesses.

What's the best way to welcome them? BUY SOMETHING!