Bean Bar takes over former Blend space near Cobo

Ellena Gatzaros and Christos Moisides have opened Bean Bar in the coffee shop space near Cobo Hall formerly occupied by The Blend.

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Together they serve fresh pastries, espresso drinks, teas and smoothies in a shop formerly called the Blend. They added flat screen television sets, new furniture and dramatic art by their friend, John Karabetsos, to the store. Coffee Express Co. in Plymouth helped identify used espresso machines and supplies beans and beverages.

"Our best dreams came true," Gatzaros said, noting that one week after their opening the Society of Automotive Engineers held its World Congress in Detroit, bringing droves of international patrons to the new shop. "The Italians said they really love our coffee."

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