Emily & The Herb Garden in Vermont. You ain't tasted herbs like these! Parsley leaves that snap, carpets of thyme, mounds of tarragon, mint, oregano, lavendar, sages, savories, basils and maybe a vegetable or two. And a brand new cherry tree!
Nikita Boldyrev! More than a dish dog with sagging pants, my informally adopted son. No longer dishing at the cafe but still around to make us smirk!
Ana Rusch is helping our morning customers get to the train on time and our lunch customers get fuel they need until dinner.
Andrea Paredes, a third year college student and most excellent barista.
Grace Moore, Irvington High School Student and Part-Time Barista
Former Barista, Loren, is a graduate of The School of Visual Arts. She is currently living out of state.
Georgeann aka “Gigi” “Gig” or simply “G”. Former Barista and Pastry Maker.
Tallest to Shortest: Dylan, Grace, Emily S., Angela
Cafe Friend, Matt, pulling and timing shots with his pocket watch.
Loren and my niece, Victoria. Victoria helped the BCC throughout the Summer of 2008/2009.
Emily Snow is our very talented former Chef Assistant, here with Victoria. Emily is known for her distinct little giggle, she kept us all smiling, we miss her!
Lena & Frank in the Kitchen. Frank has relocated to Chicago but Lena has been with the Black Cat Cafe since its inception. How she manages her hectic schedule, no one really knows; we secretly believe she may be cyborg.
Sean is an Irvington resident and Irvington High School Graduate who came to master the BCC kitchen. Still working in Irvington, he doesn't visit quite enough.
McLean, Summer 2008. Barista, Chef's Assistant, Individual Extraordinaire. McLean is now a graduate of Emory University after shattering the glass ceiling at the Black Cat Café.
Liza is a some-time barista here at the BCC. Currently attending college in Manhattan.
Liz showing off burned toast. Liz has taken a professional hiatus to concertrate on motherhood! Congratulations to her and Kevin.
Thank you for Visiting! Until Next... Peace. ~ Emily