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WE ARE NOW OPEN ... Come visit Our New and Evolved Cafe & Market! 10 Regina St. N Unit 4. Waterloo, ON. N2J 2Z8 (former Gen X Video - Corner of Regina and Dupont) Park behind building on Dupont St. or use Public Parking Lot beside Paul Puncher (Regina and Erb St.) Phone 519.342.0916 Email info@sevenshorestrading.com Waterloo Chronicle Business Article December 2011 Cafe Menu Catering Menu Community Room Local & Organic Food Boxes Social Venture
Our Story ~ Our Story
Sean and Amy Zister first opened "Seven Shores Trading Company" in 2004 in Kitchener - a store that was inspired by artisans around the world - focusing on fair trade products, furnishings and accessories. In 2008 Seven Shores evolved and moved to uptown Waterloo, operating as an urban cafe, a local food retailer, and merchandiser of arts and crafts from artisans around the world. Recently in December 2011 Seven Shores expanded the cafe by moving to a neighbouring location which has allowed growth in the menu, market and seating, along with a community room. Seven Shores Urban Market sells product from local and international producers who have been paid fair prices. Product includes produce, baked goods, preserves, coffee, tea, art, fashion, etc. from 30 small independent businesses. The Cafe provides healthy lifestyle choices and a healthy menu (soups, salads, sandwiches, spring rolls, smoothies and organic fairly traded coffee) offered to eat-in or take-out, promoting the slow movement and serving fresh food that is local and organic. Seven Shores has also been coined a Social Venture Company. “Seven Shores is a social venture whereby success isn’t measured by profit alone. Acting as a portal for poor populations around the world to fairly market their products, Seven Shores sells fairly traded items to support populations globally. In addition, Seven Shores sources local food to support small scale farmers in Waterloo Region.” More
Our Mission ~ Our Mission
Why Choose Seven Shores ~ Why Choose Seven Shores
Seven Shores Principles Seven Shores is about educating our customers about resiliency; taking action to get people engaged in inspirational conversation about improving the livelihood of our community not just locally but globally as well - Creating Powerful Change. This can be explained in our 5 principles below. • Top Notch café experience We provide friendly customer service and create a relaxing atmosphere where customer can enjoy their meal and conversation. We provide articles and maps to try to start dialogue on world and local issues. Write monthly newsletters to inform people about environmental issues, events in the community and inspired ways of living. Our human-powered bike blender (which makes fantastic smoothies on patio in the summer) exemplifies ways about using alternative energy sources. • Ethical Business practices When we purchase our products we provide fair prices to the local and international suppliers. We also provide a living wage to all our employees. This allows communities to have greater economic self sufficiency: reduction in reliance on social programs improving health and quality of life. • Helping to make healthy lifestyle choices easy Our Fresh, Local, Organic Café and Catering Menu showcases ways to reduce Food Miles by eating products available during the harvest season. We host seminars on healthy living and practices. We also provide organized weekly nutritious food boxes for pick up or delivery. Providing these healthy lifestyle choices creates opportunities for our community to increase their health and knowledge on local food systems and local farming. • Creating opportunities to make positive global impact Fair trade Organic purchases of coffee, tea, produce, giftware to provide sustainable livings in communities. We implement eco-conscious practices such as: zero waste (compost, recycling, biodegradable cups and take-out, re-useable catering trays) and purchasing from Waterloo Region producers reducing food miles and CO2 emissions. High portion of produce is bought organically which increases personal, environmental, employees and farmer’s health. • Building a strong community locally and globally Focus on Region produced products and conscious consumer opportunities. We are committed to protection of local employment and farm land, stimulating the economy and building an overall improvement of Quality of Life for all Customers and Staff.
Our Partners ~ Our Partners
Our Food & Coffee ~ Our Food & Coffee
Media & Awards ~ Media & Awards
Thank you to our customers for your support and to the Greater Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber of Commerce in recognition and being honoured with the 2011 Environment Award (a company that has demonstrated an outstanding commitment to sustainable development.) Thank you to Our Waterloo Region Farmers and Producers who provide us with the best food in the world and with this helping in the reduction of food miles, preserving our agricultural environment along with improving our health. Let us continue to advocate and support our local farms and businesses and ensure that our futures will prosper.
Social Venture ~ Social Venture
Education is our passion and that is why we have been involved in starting up two companies since 2003 that are considered to be Social Ventures: • In 2003 Seven Shores Trading - working with Fair Trade Artists from over 18 countries and in 2008 to present Seven Shores Urban Market & Cafe - showcasing a Small Market with local / fairtrade / organic products and a Menu inspired from our local farmers and their offerings. Recenly our cafe was selected for a case study done by Capacity Waterloo Region which can viewed here: SevenShoresSocialVenture A Social Venture is a business taking action against a social and/or environmental issue - for us our three main issues are: Poverty – Health – Environment The financial profit a social venture generates is used to grow their business and also to sustain their social issues – creating the positive social impact as we have with the Environment and Poverty These following stats have motivated us to continue on with being a Social Venture Company: • 2006 the average income for an Ontario Farmer (-$12,000) (in 2006 - 10,000 farms closed) To Break Even 75% of our Farmers work off the land • Currently around the world 3 Billion People live on less than $2.50 a day (half the world’s population) • In Waterloo Region 10% or approx. 50,000 residents are in poverty! (How can this be?) There is a growing gap between the poor and the rich. Each of us need to play our part and we are fortunate because in the Waterloo Region we have the resources and leaders to change these statistics and possible become a community without poverty. Seven Shores Cafe works directly with Producers from Waterloo Region, helping with issues of Poverty, Health and Environment. It is important to eat local – not only because it tastes delicious but because a direct income is going to our local farmers Farmers really want are fair prices and access to markets. With these in place they should address farm viability which will help with succession and reduce stress. (too many farmers do not have next generation interested – avg. Age is 56. – less than 10% are under 30) When eating local the there is the Nutritional and Health Benefit – Fully mature fruits and vegetables – packed with top nutrient value. Healing Path Centre Michael and Rachel did 100 Mile Challenge had a participant who was on blood pressure medicine for past 10 years but after 60 days into the challenge of eating local food was taken off and continues to do so? When you buy in-season also Reduction of food miles – So Stock up - take advantage of the harvests – fantastic prices - learn how to cook, preserve, can, freeze Spend the Time and Energy connecting with producers and businesses that you are aligned with and who are in need of support - too many small independent farms (and businesses) close because of the competition of large corporations – Box Store Malls – Smart Centres (who can provide cheap - unethical products) and who are the ones that fill up these redundant boring strip malls we see being constructed in every neighbourhood. The Need to Address Social Issues Continues to Grow: • Social ventures have the potential to fill the gap, addressing a variety of social and environmental issues and helping to alleviate the increasing demand for social services. • A need for efforts to raise awareness of the presence and benefits of social businesses Take small steps - get involved - volunteer at - number of organizations fighting poverty – OWR and others - learn about community events you can be apart of. Connect and Make conscious decisions on where you spend your money - know where $ is going. Look for Fair Trade – Organic – Logos Champions of Social Ventures in the Waterloo Region: Capacity Waterloo - Supporting of social ventures – aiding P2P group Dolphin Digital - Award-winning IT business staffed by people with disabilities Peace Works - Promotes socially responsible entrepreneurship. PeaceWorks provides technology consulting services that empower both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. All PeaceWorks employees share that same vision for equality and affordability which is evident in every client relationship that is formed. Enviro-Stewards Inc. - Engineers and Scientists - Building Pathways To Sustainability Charity Republic - Our mission is to connect people who strive to make a positive impact on the world through volunteering. We aim to help volunteers reflect on their experiences with a charity or nonprofit and to help potential volunteers find the most rewarding opportunities possible. Whiting Design - A sustainable design firm. Flourish Florals - Beautifully crafted floral designs, using only the finest locally grown and fairly traded flowers. Opportunities Waterloo Region - Efforts in Eliminating Local Poverty Food Link - Connecting and Supporting our Local Farmers and Businesses Unlearn - Provoking Thought to Inspire Positive Change (clothing company) Moksha Yoga - A Hot Yoga Studio that is committed to ethical, compassionate and environmentally conscious living, and believe that the benefits of yoga are limitless and accessible to all. Vibrant Farms - Providing Food for Your Future - Organic Farming for 22 years In the United States/Canada: Patagonia - Revolutionizing the Clothing Industry with ethics and environment in mind. Watch You Tube Video on Social Venture - Sean Zister at Ignite 5.0
Community Room ~ Community Room
SEVEN SHORES COMMUNITY ROOM Seven Shores Cafe features a 600 square foot private community room, with big windows, providing lots of natural light and walls showcasing different local artisans every month. A perfect space for meetings, workshops, special events or parties. Available to use in this room: • Large maple table hand crafted from the local Mennonites that will accommodate up to 14 people. Extra seating available up to 20 people. • A clear section on the wall can be arranged that will be perfect for presenting powerpoint or display. • For the ease of meetings: flipchart with easel and markers will be available upon request. As well as a Whiteboard with markers and erasers. At no cost. • Included free wireless service. Pricing and Services and Offered: • The space is free to book when you are using Seven Shores Cafe Menu / Catering Services of $100 or more. We have a Fresh Local Inspired Menu with a wide variety to suit all needs. All set up and clean up will be done free of charge. • The space is also available for an event or meeting without our Catering Services. Rate is $40/hr. For more information or to reserve the Seven Shores Community Room, Please Contact: Sean Zister - Owner Maddie Needles - Manager Phone: 519.342.0916 Email: info@sevenshorestrading.com We will be using Google Calendar Below to book the room – so you may see what times and days are available. Fee to hold the room? – A visa will be needed – if no show – a $40 fee will be charged. Cancellation will be needed 24hrs before to avoid room fee $40. The community room can be reserved for weekdays and evenings, as well as Saturdays. See the Calendar below for the times that the Community Room has been booked
Cafe ~ Cafe
Our Cafe has sitting for 30, plus a separate Community - Board Room for Events, Meetings, Workshops. We serve a Breakfast Menu all day starting at 7am and a Lunch Menu including Salads, Rice Paper Spring Rolls, Grilled Tramezinno's and other Sandwiches along with a Kids Menu - Please see Menu - on side bulletin. Along with our Menu we have Weekly Features. Weekly Features To Choose From: Feb. 6th to Feb.11th Hot Soup: Red Pepper and Lentil Sandwich: Marinated Portobello Mushrooms with Tomato, Swiss Cheese and a Basil Mayo Pesto on 7 Grain! Salad: the Seven Shores Potato Salad Veggie Burger: New York Times BlackBean Tomato Pizza: tomato garlic sauce, marinated chicken breast, broccoli, red peppers and mozzarella. Drink: Ginger Almond Latte
Menu ~ Menu
Click Below For: * Food Menu * Beverage Menu
Catering ~ Catering
Catering Menu We can cater from small to large groups offering a variety of morning, lunch and afternoon options. Please see catering menu above and email or call with any inquiries.
Market ~ Market
Local & Organic Food Boxes from our Market Shelf Below are the contents of what a sample Organically Grown Food Box would be. Please have your name added to the food box newsletter info@sevenshorestrading.com (sent out on Sundays) or call 519-342-0916 if you would like one reserved. There is no commitment - A food box will only be prepared if you reply and reserve one. Please specify The Day you would like your food box prepared and confirm by Monday 6pm for Tuesday Food Box Pick Up and by Thursday 6pm for Friday Food Box Pick up by replying to our email or calling 519-342-0916. Hours of pick up are from 11am to 7pm in the cafe. Create Your Own Food Box! Everything from our Market has been compiled and created into a simple shopping list attached from the email - along with produce, we have Cheese, Milk, Eggs, Meat - Chicken/Beef, Bread & Baked Goods, Coffee, Tea, Preserves, Salsa, Tortilla Chips and More. Open Seven Shores Shopping List File - enter the quantity (hit enter) - see the sub-total and then the total at the bottom. Once finished creating your Food Box - save it to your documents and send it back to us attached to your reply. We will have your box with your name on it with all your contents ready for pick up. Food Box Customer Appreciation! When you purchase 10 Food Boxes the 11th is 25% Off! We will keep a database with your orders and when we reply to each order we will let you know how many you are at. Sample of Set Price Food Boxes Below: $15 Food Box 1lb Carrots – Pfennings 1lb Potatoes Yellow – Pfennings 2lbs Yellow Onions - Pfennings ½ Bunch Celery – Mex. ½ Bunch Broccoli – CA. 1 Living Salad Mix (romaine) – ON. 3 Jona Gold Apples - ON. 2 Banana - Fair Trade - Ecuador 1 Oranges Navel - CA $25 Food Box 2lbs Carrots – Pfennings 1lb Potatoes Yellow – Pfennings 2lbs Yellow Onions – Pfennings 1 Garlic – Ayr 1 Bunch Basil – ON. 8oz Cremini Mushrooms – ON. 1 Bunch Celery – Mex. 1 Bunch Broccoli – CA. 1 Living Spinach – ON. 3 Jona Gold Apples - ON. 2 Banana - Fair Trade - Ecuador 1 Oranges Navel - CA $50 Food Box 2lbs Carrots – Pfennings 2lbs Potatoes Yellow – Pfennings 2lbs Yellow Onions – Pfennings 1 Cabbage – Pfennings 1lb Beets - Pfennings 1 Garlic – Ayr 1 Bunch Basil – ON. 8oz Cremini Mushrooms – ON. 1 Pint cherry tomatoes –FL. 1 Bunch Celery – Mex. 1 Bunch Broccoli – CA. 1 Living Spinach – ON. 1 Living Summer Romaine Mix – ON. 6 Jona Gold Apples - ON. 4 Banana - Fair Trade - Ecuador 2 Oranges Navel – CA 1 Mango – PR. 1 Avocado – Mex. 1lb Strawberries – Wellesley. Please Note: quantities may vary slightly along with substitutions may be made to your food box depending upon weight and quality of produce. EXTRA ITEMS TO RESERVE: - Please See Attached Shopping List.
What's Happening ~ What's Happening
Highlights from Seven Shores Cafe and Waterloo Region Waterloo Chronicle Business Article December 2011 May 2011 Telegram April 2011 Telegram
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Contact Us ~ Contact Us
10 Regina St. N Unit 4. Waterloo, ON. N2J 2Z8 (former Gen X Video - Corner of Regina and Dupont) Monday to Friday 7am to 6pm Saturday 7am to 4pm Sunday - Closed "Spending time with Family & Friends" Park behind building on Dupont St. or use Public Parking Lot beside Paul Puncher (Regina and Erb St.) Phone 519.342.0916 Email info@sevenshorestrading.com
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