Spring Break
Trappeze now serves food, alcohol
JEREMEY POHL
Issue date: 7/17/08 Section: Variety
The abrupt transformation of an Athens staple, Hot Corner Coffee, into restaurant/bar Trappeze left several late-night studiers with many unanswered questions.
Now that the space has completed its renovations and transitions, there is still a bit of ambiguity about what exactly is new, and how it will function as the main bar's adjoining cafe.
"Although the look and feel has changed, we provide improved standards of service and quality for our coffee and food and even offer some new services," assistant manager Rick Binet said.
For those still looking for a late-night spot for studying, coffee is available as long as the cafe is open. Trappeze has changed its coffee to 1000 Faces, a newer brand provided by local roaster Ben Myers.
1000 Faces aims to operate through direct and fair-trade transactions, meaning that the original growers receive most of the profit instead of seeing it lost in middleman transactions.
Trappeze also offers coffee brewed in French Press. This natural process can produce a more savory cup of coffee than the filter drip method.
The French Press also provides about three cups of coffee for less than the total of their individual cost.
The former Hot Corner room will primarily be a cafe, which also serves beer. The menu offers classics such as club sandwiches and dishes for vegetarians such as hummus dip, spinach salad and soup.
However, Binet emphasized that the new spacious booths would be great for studying as well.
"Since it changed from Hot Corner to Trappeze, I'm sort of lost at night when it becomes a bar, and as a minor, knowing whether or not I'll be let in, especially when I just want to meet up with my friends," said Debrah McNary, a junior English major from McDonough.
After 10 p.m. on weekends, there will be a doorman at the front to check identification. On weekdays, legal drinking age is verified at the bar. Those who are underage are welcome to be in the cafe during hours of operation when there is not a doorman.
The Trappeze cafe has a new look and feel to it, but it still aims to provide the same things that Hot Corner did - a good place to get work done or simply to enjoy a conversation.
Its cafe and lounge atmosphere encourages a longer stay.
Businesses downtown come and go, but Hot Corner was a cult favorite of the students and will be missed.
If you stop by Trappeze, a libation of coffee may be in order.
Now that the space has completed its renovations and transitions, there is still a bit of ambiguity about what exactly is new, and how it will function as the main bar's adjoining cafe.
"Although the look and feel has changed, we provide improved standards of service and quality for our coffee and food and even offer some new services," assistant manager Rick Binet said.
For those still looking for a late-night spot for studying, coffee is available as long as the cafe is open. Trappeze has changed its coffee to 1000 Faces, a newer brand provided by local roaster Ben Myers.
1000 Faces aims to operate through direct and fair-trade transactions, meaning that the original growers receive most of the profit instead of seeing it lost in middleman transactions.
Trappeze also offers coffee brewed in French Press. This natural process can produce a more savory cup of coffee than the filter drip method.
The French Press also provides about three cups of coffee for less than the total of their individual cost.
The former Hot Corner room will primarily be a cafe, which also serves beer. The menu offers classics such as club sandwiches and dishes for vegetarians such as hummus dip, spinach salad and soup.
However, Binet emphasized that the new spacious booths would be great for studying as well.
"Since it changed from Hot Corner to Trappeze, I'm sort of lost at night when it becomes a bar, and as a minor, knowing whether or not I'll be let in, especially when I just want to meet up with my friends," said Debrah McNary, a junior English major from McDonough.
After 10 p.m. on weekends, there will be a doorman at the front to check identification. On weekdays, legal drinking age is verified at the bar. Those who are underage are welcome to be in the cafe during hours of operation when there is not a doorman.
The Trappeze cafe has a new look and feel to it, but it still aims to provide the same things that Hot Corner did - a good place to get work done or simply to enjoy a conversation.
Its cafe and lounge atmosphere encourages a longer stay.
Businesses downtown come and go, but Hot Corner was a cult favorite of the students and will be missed.
If you stop by Trappeze, a libation of coffee may be in order.
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Coffee Guy
posted 11/25/08 @ 11:29 AM EST
If one is looking for a nice atmosphere in which to study or hang out in and has been pining for a truly legit coffee house since the sudden disappearance of Hot Corner, then said person should try REDEYE, Athens newest coffee house opening up in the bottleworks on Prince Avenue this weekend. (Continued…)
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