Perugino - Eugene, Oregon

Perugino is a favorite espresso bar of mine in downtown Eugene. It stands out not only because of it's elegant atmosphere, but also because of the excellence of their products. I usually just get straight espresso there, because I just don't generally get good espresso unless I make it myself. Yesterday I had a decaf latte on the way out. This is usually something that doesn't go too well either. Decaf is just not usually up to par with regular. This latte was excellent!

Excellence and our vision will be a driving force for our success. We will be able to find employees who will want to give 110% because they believe in what we are doing. I see that Chris at Anthony's has little turnover despite the fact that he is big on perfection. I think that his employees can see why he has high standards, and work to enforce them independently.

Preliminary Vision Statement

It is our intention to create a venue in Roseburg that will act as a locus for entertainment, gathering place, and hotbed for creative community. We will offer people the best espresso coffees, fine wine and beer, deli style food, and fine desserts. Our decor will provide a modern, elegant ambiance that is inviting and comfortable. With our espresso bar in place, we will foster the natural desire of creative people to meet, collaborate, and express themselves. We will encourage creative groups to meet informally, host events hi-lighting their talents, and host larger events such as concerts, plays, art displays, parties, and interactive lectures and workshops.

Through this activity we will help Roseburg discover it's artistic and creative identity, paving the way for new businesses, events, and expressions.

It is our belief that the need for such a location in Roseburg is large. We also believe that people will be drawn to our location because of the ambiance, the quality of the food and drink, and will be excited by the vision. We will create people who are more than customers; people who have bought in to what we are doing who will take ownership, bringing their passion and energy in to make the venue successful, lively, and constantly changing.