Submitted on March 2, 2013
Last year we explored lots of European countries and some of the Americas, so when we were deciding how to kick off the new year, we thought of Asia. This was also strongly motivated by Holly who has a particular liking for various Asian cuisines.
We kicked off in January with Vietnam. The fresh flavors and French overtones made the brunches and the dinner quite delightful. We were a bit obsessed with Bahn Mi after the month ended.
Submitted on February 20, 2013
Our old website was built quickly and on a base that was quite unstable. We have built a new one with the help of someone a lot more competent and here it is! Hopefully you've been getting some updates in the meantime through Twitter: @orbiscaffe
The overall information will be similar but a little better organized. We couldn't transfer too much from the previous site and lost all the updates on dinners and catering - oh well... We have some pictures we can upload again and will do so in due course.
Thank you as always for your support.
Submitted on November 17, 2012
The food theme for this month is "Tastes of America". We have had various people laugh at this and ask us whether we'll be making hamburgers, hot dogs, pizza and the like. This is a bit sad to me but to an extent it validates the choice. We are huge fans of America and in this our first year anniversary month which also coincides with Thanksgiving, we though we would give it a go. There is a wealth of produce to use and a number of distinctive regions and influences that we'll try and explore through the brunches and ending with the dinner which will be on Saturday December 1st.
Submitted on October 25, 2012
The Schutte family is heading off for vacation from October 26th to November 4th. We will be a little short staffed and so will have shorter hours. That being said Orbis will have the highly talented John Casamassa in charge so coffee will be great and the place ship shape and Bristol fashion. Sunday Brunch will be limited to quiche, fritatta and our regular food items for the next two weekends. Your continued support and patience over this next week or so will be much appreciated.
Submitted on September 27, 2012
August was a fine month. Tastes of Northern Italy brought Osso Bucco, Risotto all a Milanese, fresh made tortelli pasta filled with butternut, Amaretti cookie and Parmigiano to the table along with a collection of buttery, basilly, fontina-ry, asiago-y delight. So yum and so classic.
Submitted on August 12, 2012
Once again, summer languor and sloth have coincided such that it has been ages since the last update. Paradoxically though, it has been a reasonably busy period for events and activity at the Orbis and The Orb.
We are pleased to have new signs up at both locations. These are hand done by Tony Purcell, up and coming local artist and friend who also did the scooter murals and internal signage in the store. We are convinced they are a great investment based on Tony's future success. He has just had an exhibition in LA which you can view on his website via our Links page.
Submitted on July 20, 2012
Tonight Improvisational Piano with Classical Themes - Douglas Taylor. Sunday brunch - "Tastes of Italy - Sicily" will feature a classic and unusual Sicilian breakfast and delight: granita with briosca. A real icy sandwich.
Submitted on July 15, 2012
Its been a busy few weeks, so a bit delinquent in updating the website. Tastes of the Caribbean dinner was a little crazy, really well attended and featured a tropical thunderstorm howling outside mid way through. We thought the food was tasty: stand out tastes for many was the Sea Bass and Shrimp Cerviche. Pictures to follow.
Submitted on June 22, 2012
We are very pleased to be presenting Women in the Round - original music from Heather Kropf, Brooke Annibale and Kristen Graves. The music starts at 7.30pm but we suggest getting here early grabbing a light dinner and a prime spot. There is no cover charge and we are making the event BYOB with no corkage so we are hoping for generous tip jar contributions. We will be offering small plate dinner options and of course great espresso and coffee for those not on the bottle.
Brunch on Sunday is Tastes of the Bahamas!
Submitted on June 10, 2012
A bit late in getting the word out but our theme for June is "Tastes of the Caribbean". For brunch last week we highlighted Cuba - Cubano sandwiches, cauliflower tortilla and a rather fantastic pineapple cake. Tomorrow is Jamaica - meat pasties, veggie rundown and sweet potato pie!