06/11/2026
We are still reveling in the joy of this incredible evening. π Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate our Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening. Seeing so many friends, customers, fellow business owners, Chamber members, family, and community leaders gathered together to support Rooted Cafe & Catering was truly overwhelming in the best possible way.
This milestone would not have been possible without the encouragement, guidance, and generosity of so many people throughout this journey. A special thank you to Steve Carnes of KDC Designs for serving as our host for the evening and for all he does as a West Austin Chamber Ambassador. Thank you to Ray Freer of RF Insurance Masters LLC, whose friendship, guidance, and support have been a constant since I first joined the West Austin Chamber in 2019.
I am grateful to Danny Smith, Don Sesler, and Michelle Hagli for representing our Board of Directors, and to Ambassadors Dena Dupuie, Teresa Palm, Juliann Gorman and Shirley Tian for their support and encouragement. Thank you to Lynette Haaland of Four Points News and Hannah Reed of Greet Magazine for helping us share Rooted's story with the community.
A heartfelt thank you to Tara Gray of Candlelight Ranch and Teresa Palm of Palm Learning Center for being two of my biggest cheerleaders throughout this journey. Thank you to Michael McKinney and Kevyn Kellogg for capturing so many wonderful moments through photography and video that we'll treasure for years to come. And thank you to Zeina AbouMatar who inspired me to host this event and arrived early to help set the scene for the evening.
We feel incredibly blessed to be surrounded by such a supportive community. Thank you all for helping us celebrate this special milestone and for believing in Rooted. The best is yet to come. π±β¨