Opening Soon
Local artist and Atlanta’s Best Bartender ( according to Creative Loafing and The Sunday Paper), Grant Henry, is opening Sister Louisa’s Church of the Living Room and Ping Pong Emporium ( to be called, “Church” for short) in the Danneman’s location.
Danneman’s Coffee at 466 Edgewood Avenue in the Old Forth Ward, closed it’s doors on Monday Sep. 5, 1010 and Grant Henry whose alter ego is Sister Louisa, papered the windows to do his magic in preparation of the launch of his new concept: “Sister Louisa’s ‘Church’ of the Living Room and Ping Pong Emporium… Come On In, Precious!” It will be a destination for coffee as well as spirits ( once that liquor license is secured). Grant who has a huge following , is known for creating fellowship and fun and plays a mean game of ping pong.
The old Danneman’s Grocery building housing the new “Church”, as well as Corner Tavern and Cafe Circe is owned by Edgewood Pioneer, Joe Stewardson who has hung in there for years encouraging the revival of the Edgewood Corridor. Two years ago, after Javaology closed its doors, friends Grant Henry, and Judi Knight helped Joe redesign the space to open as Danneman’s and silent partner, Joe teamed up with barista extraordinaire, Kate Pedrick to run the operation. Alas, the world does not run on coffee alone and thus plan B was hatched by Grant Henry, who had been looking for a home for his “Church” since leaving his bartending gig at The Local last Spring. Grant’s “Church” should be able to bring in more revenue, as Henry “will offer thoughtful and provocative intercourse, high quality food and drink at the best value possible.” Adding great food along with spirits and better utilizing the entire space, including the beautiful upstairs area for longer hours (from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 a.m.) will have “Church” celebrating life like an old time revival on a hot summer night!
So yes, Danneman’s will be missed, but Church is being born and will be baptized by all her old friends who have been rooting for Edgewood and our corner coffee shop for years, as well as all the new friends, soon to come. And we are going to make it sing Hallelujah.
If you want an invite to the Baptism when “Church” opens in a couple of weeks, run on over and join the new Facebook Page where Sister Louisa already has over 1000 friends!
Coming Soon:
Sister Louisa’s Church of The Living Room and Ping Pong Emporium
466 Edgewood Avenue
Atlanta GA, 30312
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