Lauren Almeda-Reddell, relaxed for the pic, busy for the mob
Matching Half Cafe: lots of light, great art, and the stained-glass windows
The Carrotmob phenomenon roused mid-NOPA today and dispelled thoughts of drizzle and staying warm and dry indoors. During one brief stopover at about 3:30 this afternoon, more than 75 Carrotmob followers packed into the Matching Half Cafe located at McAllister and Baker streets. Proprietors Jason Wahlberg and Lauren Almeda-Redell and their staff looked a little dazzled, happy, and non-stop busy serving all the new and returning customers. The band Sufi (see clip above) kept the cafe bouncing. Outside on the extra-wide Baker sidewalk, two tents with seating offered respite from the light rain. Gathered round-about were several members of the Wigg Party, including Morgan Fitzgibbons and Ben Kaufman, who greeted all and boosted the event that their group organized. A PBS film crew captured much of the buzz for a feature on Carrotmob, planned for broadcast in a month.
All proceeds from this afternoon's mob mash will be matched by the cafe for a whopping 200% re-direct of funds toward purchase of a bike trailer for trips to the farmers' market. One less car on the streets, reduced oil consumption, and better air quality.
See previous post on Carrotmob in NOPA.
oh that is so nice to see!!! I missed it I was on my way back from SC.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing these, looking forward to more of their events :DDD
How encouraging! Our company is one of the sponsors of DC's first Carrotmob, Nov. 13. We are going to mob a resturant that supports sick pay for all employees. Hope it is as much fun as your mobbing looks. Wish us luck.
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