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Two take-out windows, a kitchen full of hopeful food entrepreneurs, and a community that's ready for a paradigm shift in how they eat

A Food Lover's Dream: The Kitchener Snack Bar

Two take-out windows, a kitchen full of hopeful food entrepreneurs, and a community that's ready for a paradigm shift in how they eat
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Kitchener Oakland
Kitchener Oakland
531 backers pledged $30,025 to help bring this project to life.
Rewards Campaign Updates 24 Comments 22 Community
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90% done, $50K spent on project, about $15K more to go

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It's still happening!

Thank you all for your patience in regards to the Kitchener Snack Bar!  We're trying hard to get the Kitchener Snack Bar up and running in time for summer.  Because... Read more

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We've Broken Ground!

We've finally broken ground on the Kitchener Snack Bar!  It's been many months since our last update as we've been holding off on announcing plans before any substantial news came,... Read more

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Contractors and Parklets

Hello Kickstarter Backers,

We hope you're all excited for Fall.  We definitely are - all the fun food related holidays are coming up and we'd like to get the Snack... Read more

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We're just weeks away from "GO" time

Hello Kickstarter Backers,

It's been several months since we've posted an update about the Kitchener Snack Bar, and we apologize for the delay.  It's been a sobering and sometimes depressing... Read more

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Kickstarter Rewards and Kitchener Snack Bar Progress

Hello Kickstarter Backers,

We hope you're all having a great Spring and thank you for your belief in our project!

We've been working very hard to get the Kitchener Snack... Read more

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Reward Fulfillment - Phase 1

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We're moving along quickly! And we have some reward updates!

Update: We're moving quickly and making progress on the Kitchener Snack Bar / Take-Out Window Project!

Here's a timeline listing our major milestones:

  • Snack bar plans approved by health department... Read more
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Thank you Kickstarter! Our campaign is officially OVER and together we've raised $30,025!

Our Kickstarter is officially OVER! 531 backers collectively raised $30,025 - that's 120% of our funding goal!

A HUGE THANK YOU to our friends, fans, and supporters who pledged their... Read more

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Successfully raised $30,025 with 531 backers

Meet the Artisans: Todd Hartman & Lily Tsay from The Stroopie Gourmet

Meet Kitchener artisans Todd Hartman and Lily Tsay, the two lovely founders of The Stroopie Gourmet, a business that makes the only FRESH stroopwafels on the West Coast!

While on... Read more

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We did it! We've reached our goal!!!!

At 9:14AM Pacific Time and 429 backers later, WE'VE REACHED OUR GOAL OF $25,000 - with 4 days to go!

To our backers, you're the best, hands down!  We're so deeply grateful... Read more

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Meet the Artisans: Cynthia Toliver from ToliverWorks Food

Meet Cynthia Toliver, the spunky, lovable soup lady behind ToliverWorks, a company that makes hearty vegan/vegetarian soups from the best market-fresh produce around.Many years ago Cynthia used to own... Read more

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Less than 6 days left to go, a glimpse of the future Kitchener Snack Bar, and our Oakland Kickstarter Bash on Tuesday 2/18!

Dear Kitchener Friends and Supporters,

What a wild ride!  We have 6 days left to go and we're almost at the finish line! We're 75% funded and we have... Read more

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$16,000 raised, 10 days left to go, and two upcoming Kickstarter events!

Kitchener Kickstarter Events: http://www.kitcheneroakland.com/events.html

Our events at a glance:

  • Kickstarter Bash w/ DrinkEntrepreneurs in San Francsico
  • Thursday, February 13, 2014 from 6-10PM
  • Folsom Street Foundry, 1425 Folsom Street, SF
  • FREE ENTRY,... Read more
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Meet the Artisans: Brittany Howlett and Kelsi Seid from Oakland Bakes

Meet Brittany Howlett and Kelsi Seid, two talented girls drawn together by a love for baking, creativity, and friendship who, together, started an organic wedding and special events cake business... Read more

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Kickstarter Bash #1: SAN FRANCISCO

We hope you're all ready to party!  We're throwing two Kickstarter parties within the next two weeks: one's in San Francisco and one's in Oakland.  And each party will have... Read more

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WE'RE HALFWAY THERE!

We're 15 days into our Kickstarter and WE'RE HALFWAY THERE!  We made it there this morning!  Thank you to everyone who pledged early and progressively pushed us towards this huge... Read more

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Meet the Artisans: Justin Lanska from Powered by Pork

Meet Justin Lanska of Powered by Pork, a pop-up and catering company that specializes in Mexican-Vietnamese food that's especially known for their addictive pork tacos made with housemade sauce and... Read more

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Thanks for the great write-up East Bay Express!

A huge thank you to Luke Tsai from the East Bay Express for this great write up on our Take-Out Window Project!

"Kitchener Oakland's new takeout window could be the... Read more

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We've reached 25% of our goal!

Eight days into our Kickstarter campaign with 22 days ago left to go, we've already raised $6000 towards our Kickstarter goal of $25,000. That is 25% of our goal! Thank... Read more

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Meet the Artisans: Madeline Bills from Barbarian Gourmet

Meet Madeline Bills from the Barbarian Gourmet, a catering business that works out of Kitchener that specializes in rustic comfort food. She's known for her lamb poutine, cheddar fried chicken,... Read more

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Pledge Update - A Reward Upgrade!

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Meet the Artisans: Pam O'Tey from Pie Hole

Imagine walking up to the Kitchener Snack Bar and ordering a slice of blackberry cobbler with a scoop of locally made ice cream. Or if you're hungry for something savory,... Read more

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What an amazing start!

What a strong start to our Kickstarter!  With your support and encouragement, we've already reached 10% our goal in just over 24 hours!We'd like to give a HUGE... Read more

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