That was nice." He also said he hopes the staff will fill a niche in the community, offering customers a comfortable space. "I think a lot of people are waiting for that 'open' flag to be out there," Hickey said.Ĭollins noted that they've already made their first sale: "Our landlord bought a book. Finally, our coffee is locally roasted and our food selections are locally sourced."Ĭo-owners Rich Collins and his fiancee, Nicole Cote, along with cafe manager Colleen Hickey "have been busy since October getting their vision realized," the Telegram reported, adding that "since the logo of the big tree surrounded by the name went up, passersby quickly showed interest, often walking in while the trio was installing equipment, cleaning the hardwood floors, or filling the shelves with books and largely homemade gift items." Our retail selections feature some of the finest works of local artisans. The independent bookstore with an in-house cafe plans to " focus our book selections (nonfiction and limited fiction) on issues of the moment and area. Root & Press Coffee and Books will host its grand opening this Saturday, May 18, at 623 Chandler St.
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