Cafe Kili Finds Fan of the Fall

For more than a week, Cafe Kili had voters weigh in on their favorite finalist for the Fan of the Fall contest on our social media sites. We finally have a winner! Congratulations to Anna Radosti! She won a food item and soft drink from Cafe Kili. Please continue to “like” our page for more offers to win!

We always love to see great comments and testimonials from our patrons.

Brit from San Francisco says, ”My mom and I loved eating at Cafe Kili the other night!!  I just moved out here from the San Francisco bay area, and your place reminds me of somewhere I used to go to all the time.”

If you would like to tell us about your experience, drop us a line at cafekili.marketing@gmail.com or visit us on Facebook or Twitter (@Cafekili).

Be sure to check out or monthly drink specials and our Thursday and Friday night entertainment! See you at the Kili!

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Cafe Kili Seeks Fan of the Fall

Jambo friends,

Café Kili is accepting nominations for the Fan of the Fall award. The first ten fans to click on the “Jambo!” tab on our Facebook page and fill out the nomination form will be selected for an opportunity to win a free soft drink and food item from Café Kili! Friends, fans, and family can begin voting for a winner as soon as we have our ten contestants!

Rules:

-Only one vote per fan, per day.

-Winner will be notified via email and posted on Cafe Kili’s Facebook page.

-All information obtained will not be sold, given away, or used for any reason other than this contest and distribution of information about Cafe Kili.

-Non-transferable and no cash value.  Must have ability to provide a print out the notice we will provide the winner via email.

-Must be 18-years of age or older to be eligible to win.

-By submitting your name and birthday you agree to allow Cafe Kili to use your name and first initial in this contest.

-Prize package can be redeemed up to 1-year from date of issue.

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Recipe: Vietnamese Coffee Sundaes with Crushed Peanut Brittle

In the Vietnamese culture, strong iced coffee combined with sweet condensed milk is very popular. This ice cream sundae was inspired by these two flavors. The bold flavors mixed with peanut brittle and a pinch of cinnamon adds a great flavor. This recipe can be found at delish.com

  • 1 cup(s) sugar
  • 1 tablespoon(s) sugar
  • 1/2 cup(s) water
  • 1 cup(s) unsalted roasted peanuts
  • 1/2 teaspoon(s) cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon(s) kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup(s) sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 tablespoon(s) instant coffee mixed with 1 1/2 teaspoons of hot water
  • 1/2 cup(s) heavy cream
  • 2 pint(s) vanilla ice cream

Directions

  1. Lightly grease a baking sheet. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup of the sugar with the water and bring to a boil. Cook over moderately high heat, undisturbed, until an amber caramel forms, about 12 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the roasted peanuts, cinnamon, and salt until the peanuts are evenly coated. Scrape the caramel mixture onto the prepared baking sheet and spread in an even layer. Let stand until the brittle is hardened, about 20 minutes.
  2. Break off 4 medium-size pieces of peanut brittle. Place the remaining brittle in a resealable plastic bag and roll with a rolling pin to crush the brittle into small pieces.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk the sweetened condensed milk with the dissolved instant coffee. In another medium bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the heavy cream with the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar at high speed until softly whipped.
  4. Scoop the ice cream into 4 bowls and drizzle with the milky coffee. Sprinkle with the crushed peanut brittle and top with a generous dollop of whipped cream. Garnish with the reserved pieces of peanut brittle and serve at once.

 

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Help Café Kili Earn a Small Business Grant

Jambo, friends! Café Kili has a chance to win a grant up to $250,000 from Chase Bank through Mission: Small Business. We have until June 30 to reach 250 votes, please vote now and share! Here is how:

  • Log in with Facebook at www.missionsmallbusiness.com and search for Café Kili
  •  Vote for Café Kili
  •  Share with your friends on social media

 

Thank you for your support!

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October Online Coffee Special

Jambo friends! We are doing something special for you all this month. For the month of October bring the attached flyer and get a small coffee for $1 when you purchase a medium or large at regular price. With the cooler temperatures coming, we knew this would be a great time for you and a friend to come in, fellowship and enjoy the delicious coffee Café Kili has to offer.

 

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Hot Happy Hour with Cafe Kili and Intensity Academy

Jambo friends! On Friday, July 22nd, from 6-9 p.m. Café Kili is joining forces with Intensity Academy Gourmet and Hot Sauce Company to bring you a free, super saucy event that will leave your taste buds wanting more. Some saucy deliciousness will include Chai Tai meatballs, freshly-roasted coffee samplings, Kenyan Samosa and more. While you are enjoying your food and the sweet sounds of a live performer, you will also have a chance to win raffle prizes throughout the night.

Take a study break and join us or come out if you are just looking for some Friday fun. This is an event you don’t want to miss! Come get sauced! Check out the Facebook event page!

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A Special Deal

Here at Cafe Kili we are always looking for ways to serve you better. We collaborated with CrowdSavings.com to offer a special discount to you. If you haven’t heard of CrowdSavings before they partner with local businesses and offer one deal a day for a 24-hour period.

Within the next 2 days they will be offering an exclusive offer for Cafe Kili. Spend $8 and receive $16 of Cafe Kili products including any of our coffee, food and tea. Are you ready to enjoy some of your favorite food items at a discounted price? If you are interested in receiving deals, sign up at CrowdSavings.com. Also stay posted because we will post the link to the deal the day it appears on our Facebook at www.facebook.com/CafeKili

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June’s Coffee Special

Come in and enjoy 15% off of any bag of Tanzanian Peaberry during June (in-store only). From the slopes of Mount Kili comes a light-bodied but sweetly acidic and wonderfully aromatic coffee. Its intense sweet berry flavor is softened by delicious fruit and wine-like overtones. “Tanzanian Peaberry is a very interesting coffee bean. It is formed in a distinct way,” says owner Rose.

Peaberry, or caracoli, is a type of coffee bean that originated from Northern Tanzania. Usually the fruit of the coffee plant forms as two halves of a bean inside of one cherry, on occasion only one of the two seeds gets fertilized so nothing compresses it. The or pea-shaped bean is referred to as Peaberry. Only about 5% of all coffee beans harvested are this type.

Venture the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro through a cup of coffee. Tanzanian Peaberry is a striking flavor that creates a coffee adventure on your tongue.  If you have never tried it, this is a great time to join us and get a cup!

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Remembering Our Heroes

Memorial Day is much more than an extended weekend and a chance to cookout with friends and family. It is a chance to honor our heroes, those who sacrificed their lives serving our country. Memorial Day came to be after more than 500,000 soldiers on both sides lost their lives during the Civil War. A time like no other in this nation. Many events are held on this special day to celebrate and honor the men and women who fought for our county.
There is an annual National Memorial Day Parade held in Washington, D.C. and it is an opportunity for people to honor those who devoted so much of themselves for our country. The event commemorates those who served in uniform from the American Revolution to Operation Iraqi Freedom.  This spectacular event also serves to educate the public about the significance of the day. Events such as this one are held in communities across the nation.

Café Kili would like to time the time to honor the men and women who died for our county as well as those who have and still are fighting for our freedom. There will be celebrations across the county honoring our service members this weekend. Check your local newspaper to learn more about the ceremonies, parades and other events near you.  Make this Memorial Day more than just a cookout and a day off from work.

Remember to reflect on the intended purpose of Memorial Day and take the time out this weekend to:

  • Visit a memorial site
  • Visit a memorial museum
  • Honor a Veteran with a tribute book
  • Call a veteran and just let them know how much you appreciate their sacrifices

Click here for a list of things you can do to honor our heroes on Memorial Day.

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Open Mic Night

The arts are a huge part of what makes our Cafe what it is. We love to share with you art from our home like jewelry, carvings, and music every day. On Thursdays we invite you to share your art with us. Family friendly artists from all over Tampa Bay come out and share their art with the community. We have seen so many amazing soloists and groups ranging from blue grass to jazz and writers who share their poetry. We think Open Mic Night is  one of the most fun nights in the Cafe! We provide the microphones and sound equipment and you bring the music.  Join us this Thursday at 7pm and share your talent!

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