Suzie’s Brews Up Buzz for Multi-Club Collaboration, Announces Menu Overhaul
By Bri Woods
On Monday, Suzie’s Food for Thought Cafe announced, via miniature dry erase board, their most ambitious promotional event to date. Next week, the cafe will introduce a new drink menu inspired by twelve student organizations. The promotional campaign is set to officially begin next Monday and extend through the end of the semester. The Slant spoke with senior and part-time barista, Dee Kaph, in an exclusive interview to advertise five of the innovative beverages coming to Central Library’s iconic cafe.
According to Kaph, the drink concocted by the Opinion contributors of The Hustler is set to cause quite a stir, much like its namesake. Called “Devil’s Advocate,” this latte includes sugar-free vanilla syrup, and… that’s all. It’s unique because it is only served hot (however, you can choose between tepid or scalding). The drink’s flavor profile is crafted to either leave a poor taste in your mouth or none at all.
If iced coffee is more your speed, Kaph recommends WilSkill’s drink, “Jungle Juice.” It’s your standard iced americano with a twist; in lieu of water, the remnants of the punch bowl from last Thursday’s party will be used.
*Editor’s Note: Under Student Accountability guidelines, we are required to report that for all intents and purposes, “Jungle Juice” is strictly non-alcoholic.
Even performing arts organizations on campus are involved with the collaboration. Tongue ‘N’ Cheek is debuting “The Drink to Lure a Graphic Designer,” a caramel mocha that is expected to be a real crowd pleaser. TeeHee, the troupe’s president, requested this promotional graphic be included:
Kaph also highlighted clubs offering non-caffeinated beverages, like Vanderbilt Programming Board’s Music Group, the committee behind Rites of Spring. “Mango-Straw Melody” is an Italian soda bursting with fresh, festive flavors. However, most unfortunately, mango syrup will not be in attendance due to extreme over-ripeness.
Kaph was noticeably straight-faced when divulging details about the last drink to debut, which Vanderbilt College Democrats and Vanderbilt College Republicans worked together on. We’ve been instructed to describe their drink, “Non-particcino,” as being institutionally beige-colored, inoffensive in taste, and frigidly, frozenly, undemonstrative in presentation.
A total of twelve drinks are slated to premiere next Monday at Suzie’s Food for Thought Cafe. If Dee Kaph happens to be behind the bar when you visit, she has a special message: “Ask for “The Slant Select” to order a drink on the secret menu!”
*Editor’s Note: Due to recent incursions with Student Accountability, The Slant is prohibited from engaging in campus ‘trickery’ or any activities of the sort. Thus, “The Slant Select” is just your latte order but the name on your cup is written a bit off kilter.
