Bloom Archives
Tag: Uptown Cafe
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Afraid of Grappa? Don’t Be
Grappa is a misunderstood drink in this country and deserves more positive attention than it gets. I ask friends to try it, but after…
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La Fin du Monde: Enjoy Beervana!
Perhaps my greatest joy in drinking beer is finding the right style to fit the situation and my mood.
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Vance Music Center Celebrates 70 Years
After 70 years, Vance Music Center is still a local, family owned business—and still going strong.
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These Watering Holes Are for Grownups
Bloomington may be a college town, but the city’s more mature culture is exemplified by the proliferation of adult-oriented drinking establishments.
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How to Make Your Place of Business a Gun-Free Environment
We at Bloom Magazine believe that no one should be subjected to apprehension or fear as they go about their daily lives.
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Lotus Festival Celebrates 25 Years of World Music
In October 1994, about 800 people gathered in downtown Bloomington for the city’s first-ever world music festival. Organized by Lee Williams, James Combs, and…
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Bloom’s 12th Annual Wedding Guide (PHOTO GALLERY)
Whether they blended cultures or families, had a traditional ceremony or one a little less so, each of these four couples had a wedding…
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Victor Kaposonore Manager, Uptown Cafe
As daytime manager, Victor Kaposonore is the face of the Uptown Cafe for breakfast and lunchtime diners. “We want it to be a casual…
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Coffee-Infused Beers Offer Two Great Tastes in One Glass
On a recent trip to the Bloomington Community Farmers’ Market, my wife, Carmen, and I had to weave around a long line of people…