DINING FEATURE
BY DANIEL WEEKS
THE CHEF’S PERSONAL FAVORITES
Kahvie Cafe chef Gabe Cortez said the spinach and mushroom on toast and ham and brie croissant sandwich are some of his favorite newly designed recipes.
The spinach andmushroom toast pairs the sauteed vegetables with a fried egg on sourdough. ($8)
The hamand brie croissant is served with garlic aioli and a side of roasted rosemary potatoes. ($8)
General Manager Annisha Mackenzie said the co ee shop will continue to roll out more menu items this spring.
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COURTESY KAHVIE CAFÉ
Kahvie Cafe Employees run the show, creating their own new, expanded menu A nnisha Mackenzie, general manager of Kahvie Cafe, said she and her team have
months ago. Now everything seems to have a purpose; I have this clear path now. I’m super stoked about it all,” Cortez said. Kahvie Cafe is located close to Texas State University and Sessom Drive in the corner of the Vie Lofts apartment complex. It serves a vari- ety of beverages such as co ees, teas and refreshers. Mackenzie said the store is working to acquire a liquor license and has already formed connections with local breweries like Aquabrew and Middleton. The store even has its own co ee blend sourced from San Marcos’ RedBud Roasters. The food menu includes bagels and a variety of breakfast sandwiches based on the store’s availability. The counter displays pastry treats based
on what has been locally sourced or recently baked. For example, the store recently started working with local Le Farine, displaying hand- crafted macarons from the head pastry chef, Jasmine Suarez. In the future, Cortez said he aspires to start a weekly brunch menu as well as food options for the summer, such as cold soups. Mackenzie said she believes collaborating with local businesses helps immerse Kahvie Cafe into the community, becoming a familiar spot for San Marcos residents and college students alike. “We were college students, so we understand what it’s like,” she said. “So if you need something quick, healthy, lling and a ordable, this is where it’s at.”
Kahvie Café carries French macarons from San Marcos-based patisserie Le Farine.
the freedom to implement their personal vision into their work. “As a team, we’re literally all performers,” she said. “I have a degree in music. [The barista] is a drag queen; [the chef] is a comic. We’re going to be incorporating that idea into future events.” The store’s new kitchen head Gabe Cortez may be a comic, but he said food is no laughing matter for him. He earned his stripes working in kitchens and bakeries since he was 16, and he now has his own menu under his belt, having the freedom to design the cafe’s recipes himself. “I was at a low point like, a few
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Kahvie Cafe 817 Chestnut St., San Marcos 512-749-1003 Instagram: @KahvieCafe Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
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