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News & Record - 11/7/2018

Nov. 07--A Special Blend has opened at 3900-C W. Market St. in Greensboro and it employs a special blend of individuals.

"All of our employees, besides our management team, are individuals with developmental disabilities," said Becky O'Hare, who is one of five board members for the new coffee shop.

O'Hare said she and the other board members were inspired to open the shop by those in their own life who are challenged with disabilities.

"Several of us have children with special needs who have just finished high school or are about to finish high school and we realized that 90 percent of people with special needs are unemployed," O'Hare said. "So we are opening the coffee shop with the idea to reduce that."

After a lengthy interview process, about 40 people were hired as baristas, cashiers and crew to restock items, clean up and greet customers.

Each employee received 80 hours of training.

Employees typically work one shift a week.

"We are creating an environment where people with disabilities become understood a little better," O'Hare said.

The shop offers coffee and coffee drinks from locally roasted fair trade and organic beans.

The shop also offers smoothies, sweet and savory baked goods, and gluten-free and dairy-free items.

The shop opened in 3900 West strip center that is also home to eateries Nostra Pizza and Mythos Grill.

Hours for the shop are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.

The shop's phone is 336-575-4456. Follow A Special Blend on Facebook.

A Special Blend joins another eatery that has recently opened and hires people with disabilities. Chez Genese opened at 616 S. Elm St. offering French-inspired breakfast and lunch daily.

Little burgers now big

Burgerim is known for its 3-ounce burgers that can be ordered in boxed multiples of two, three and 16.

Now the restaurant aims to satisfy bigger appetites with a 1/3-pound burger.

The burger can be ordered in signature styles like the California with Swiss and avocado; the Cowboy with Cheddar, bacon and onion rings; or the Caliente with Pepper Jack cheese, Cajun seasoning, jalapenos and Habanero mayonnaise.

The bigger burgers are available staring Friday.

By the way, Burgerim gives half-off the price of orders to on-duty police officers, firefighters and paramedics.

In the Triad, you can find Burgerim at 2505 Battleground Ave. in Greensboro. Phone is 336-897-0122.

Pies sales benefit

those in need

The Fresh Market is donating a portion of pie sales for the month of November to Feeding America, a hunger relief organization.

The Greensboro-based grocery chain sells more than a dozen varieties of pies including pumpkin, apple, pecan, sweet potato, chocolate chip pecan and caramel apple walnut.

Visit www.thefreshmarket.com for more information.

Breakfast with Santa

Jake's Diner locations in Greensboro will hold Breakfast with Santa during the month of November.

But this visit with Santa will be more about giving than getting.

Visitors are asked to bring a new, unwrapped toy to be donated to the Children's Home Society of North Carolina.

Here's the schedule:

* 10 a.m.-noonNov. 10 at 2206 S. Holden Road

* 10 a.m.-noonNov. 17 at 4220 W. Wendover Ave.

* 10 a.m.-noonNov. 24 at 3512 Drawbridge Parkway

Veterans Day deals

Many restaurants are offering free meals and other promotions for veteran's and active military on Sunday, Veterans Day.

For most promotions a military ID will be required. It is best to call ahead or ask before ordering to verify a promotion. Unless otherwise noted, the promotions are good on Nov. 11 only.

* Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar is offering a free entrée from a select menu.

* Boston Market is offering buy-one-get-one on individual meals with drink Nov. 11 and 12. Coupon is required from BostonMarket.com.

* Burger Warfare (1209 Battleground Ave., Greensboro) is offering a free half-pound Double Standard Issue Burger with fries.

* Chili's Grill and Bar is offering a free meal from a select menu.

* Chipotle Mexican Grill is offering buy-one-get-one on burritos, bowls, salads and taco orders.

* Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is offering a free slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake or a free crafted coffee beverage.

* Darryl's Wood-Fired Grill (3300 W. Gate City Blvd., Greensboro) is offering a choice of a free Prime Rib with a side or free Shrimp and Grits.

* Participating Dunkin' Donuts locations will give a free doughnut of choice.

* Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers is giving out free combo meal cards good through Nov. 30.

* Golden Corral is giving dinner for free from 5 to 9 p.m.Nov. 12.

* With the purchase of a beverage, participating Hooter's restaurants are offering a free entrée from a select menu.

* J&S Cafeteria (5835 Samet Drive, High Point) will give a free meal 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.Nov. 12.

* K&W Cafeterias are offering a free meal Nov. 12.

* Little Caesars is offering a free lunch combo 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

* Logan's Roadhouse is giving a free meal from a select menu from 3 to 6 p.m. Beverage is not included.

* Menchie's Frozen Yogurt is offering the first six ounces of yogurt for free.

* Mimi's Cafe is giving a free entree from a select menu.

* Pilot Flying J is offering free breakfast. Also, download the app and get a free cup of coffee Nov. 10-12.

* Red Lobster is offering a free appetizer or desert Nov. 11-12.

* Red Robin is offering a free Red's Tavern Double Burger with Bottomless Fries at participating restaurants.

* Rody's Tavern (5105 Michaux Road, Greensboro) is offering a free entree up to a $10 value and a soft drink.

* Ruby Tuesday is offering a free appetizer up to $10 value from a select menu.

* Sagebrush Steakhouse is offering a free meal from a select menu.

* Sheetz is offering a free six-inch turkey sub and regular-size fountain drink. The stores are also offering a free car wash.

* Texas Roadhouse is offering a free lunch from a select menu.

* Wicked Taco (2005 N. Main St., High Point) will give a free taco, chips and drink 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

* World of Beer is offering a free select draught or $5 off your check.

* Zoe's Kitchen is offering a free meal on Nov. 11 and 12.

For more Veterans Day deals, visit greensboro.com/blogs/short_orders.

Goat Lady Dairy online

In time for the holidays, Goat Lady Dairy launches an online store with three cheese gift box assortments.

The boxes include award-winning aged goat milk cheese Providence and the award-winning applewood smoked Smokey Mountain Round.

Goat Lady Dairy in Gray's Chapel in Randolph County was founded in 1995 by Ginnie Tate and her brother Steve Tate. In 2017, Steve and his wife Lee sold the operation to the dairy's longtime employees Carrie and Bobby Bradds.

The dairy makes cheese from goat and cow milk from four regional dairy farms. Visit www.goatladydairy.com.

Contact Carl Wilson at 336-373-7145 or at carl.wilson@greensboro.com. Follow on Twitter at Short_OrdersNR and on Facebook.

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