Cafe Ipe and Revolution Roasters in Leucadia.
Surfing Saints, Art Projects Gone Wild & A Moment of Zen
If you’ve ever wondered what happend to the Surfing Madonna by Artist Mark Patterson, wonder no longer. It is gracing the sunny courtyard at Cafe Ipe in Leucadia.
For those of you who are regulars and avid consumers of local news, you’re probably thinking, “Duh!” Tell us something we didn’t know already.
Okay, well here goes… Get out your notepads and pencils…it’s about to get really technical for a moment. Ready? Okay. They have this amazing chewy almond cookie thingy that pairs beautifully with a simple shot of their Revolution Roasters espresso, AND it is gluten free. Easy on the taste buds and the wheat intolerant tummy. If you knew that too, well bless your heart (heavy on the sarcasm). They do have a food menu, with some delicious looking sandwich options, but as you know I’m a bit coffee-centric. If I can’t dip it in my coffee or have both in my mouth at the same time, it’s just a peripheral white noise of sorts.
For those who may have heard of this gem and still haven’t made it out for a visit, it is worth the trip my friends. I have a standing invitation to visit on a Saturday when Roaster Dan Scheibe and his wife are working their magic, doing, what Pam Kragen of the UT quoted him saying, “an art project that’s gone wild.” I have to say, Dan. I like your art. I’d say you have a real ‘palate’ for the good stuff and you can paint happy little trees all over my tongue canvas anytime. Okay, so tongue canvas doesn’t really have the appeal I was hoping for there, but you get me. Quickly, go to your happy place. Think latte art. Pretty pictures of hearts in creme…okay, better? Good.
Carrying on… Cafe Ipe is a little treasure tucked away it seems from North Coast Highway 101, until a passing train crashes your conversation disturbing the zen of its garden courtyard filled with blooming pink flowers and umbrellas that shelter you from the high afternoon sun. The train is nothing more than a comma in the conversation, however, as the warmth of the garden courtyard quickly draws you back to your company and the idea you were sharing.
It was in Cafe Ipe’s courtyard sipping coffee with friends, new and newer, that I realized, what a rewarding journey this choice to share my experiences in coffee has been so far. What incredible people I’ve come into contact with just by setting out on this path.
If you’re reading this, thank you. If you have a favorite Roaster, Coffee Cafe or Coffee House you’d like me to feature here, please write me at sdjoecoffeeblog@gmail.com.
Until next time, “Coffee Coffee,” and for those that do, “Surfy Surfy.” Just do me a favor and watch out for the “Sharky! Sharky!” ;)
Happy coffee-ing!
