![]() However, he's hanging on to the mobile espresso cart and may do events at the library from time to time. With everything that's on his plate, Pfahler anticipates he will soon be unable to hold regular hours at the Mercantile Library. He said the interactive classes will cover topics such as brewing methods, espresso basics, latte art and tea education. Pfahler plans to carve out a kitchen space in the back for classes, workshops and even special events. If you adore latte art and want to learn how to do it, you're in luck. Pfahler will be making coffee aperitivo (coffee happy hour) a new tradition where coffee and traditional cocktails are served, along with small bites like local cheeses and cured meat.Īdesso also will offer food options including fresh pastries, yogurts, granola and quiche. Get ready for happy hour - of the caffeinated kind. Adesso also will feature kombucha from Fab Ferments for mixers. "We will have an ever-changing menu that celebrates what is good and honors the abundance of local artisans we have in this region," he said.įor those reasons, Pfahler will work with a legion of local suppliers, including local bakers such as Blue Oven Bakery, Crackling Crust and Brown Bear and farmers such as Jon Branstrator. There will be a strong lineup of teas as well.īeyond lavender and mint, Pfahler will incorporate other local ingredients in seasonal espresso drinks, such as elderflower, peach, walnut, honey and maple syrup. Java drinkers will have their choice of batch-brewed coffee or manual brews, using specialized equipment such as a Hario v60, Chemex and Kalita Wave. Coffee drinks from other parts of the world, such as cubano, cortado and cortadito, will join the lineup. Adesso's offerings largely will reflect a traditional Italian espresso menu, featuring espresso, macchiato, cappuccino, caffe marocchino and caffe shakerato. Pfahler will source roasted coffee from La Terza, a coffee roasterie he started but has since sold. "He treats coffee like a great winemaker sees wine and great chefs see ingredients." "Chuck is an artist and a scientist," he said. Hudson is in awe of Pfahler's artisanal sensibilities. "It's exciting to link arms with some really talented people and create something really special … something our community can get behind," Pfahler said. Adesso Coffee will be just a few doors away from Wildflower Cafe. Todd Hudson, chef and owner of the Wildflower Cafe, alerted Pfahler to the location when it became available. "We don't expect to have the back seating built out by launch, but plans are in place to utilize the green space behind the building, complete with outdoor seating, raised beds and fire pits." "We plan to incorporate raised beds that will grow items that will be used on the coffee menu, like lavender and mint," he said. He's considering the roughly half-acre of land in the rear for other future uses. Pfahler plans to build 26 seats inside and construct a front patio for eight more outside. The building, previously occupied by Sheldon Cleaners, is next to Tucker's Whippy Dip. "I started with the espresso cart to bring great coffee to unexpected places, to build the brand and generate awareness." "My goal from the very beginning of Adesso was to expand into a brick-and-mortar," he said. Pfahler currently operates an espresso cart at the Mercantile Library downtown. The 1994 Mason High School graduate is staking a claim in old Mason to open Adesso Coffee at 125 E. ![]() ![]() MASON, Ohio - Chuck Pfahler is returning to Mason this summer for a special homecoming. ![]()
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