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🍍 Take bar prep off the menu

A Q+A with Devin Chapnick and Josh Mongoven
NOOGAtoday | Convenient Cocktail Co.
Meet Devin Chapnick + Josh Mongoven, the founders of Convenient Cocktail Co. | Photo by NOOGAtoday
In honor of Drink Up Month, we sat down with Devin Chapnick + Josh Mongoven, two locals who have years of combined experience running bar programs.

They recently teamed up to create Convenient Cocktail Co., which provides quality dehydrated fruit cocktail garnishes for bars. Keep reading to find out more about their business, plus a special recipe for you to try out.

NOOGAtoday | Convenient Cocktails Co.

Try out the “Thirst Trap” from No Hard Feelings that uses the pineapple garnish.

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Photo by NOOGAtoday

Q: Can you tell us how the concept of Convenient Cocktail Co. came to be?

Devin: We both moved to Chattanooga with the intention of opening up a bar and really settling down. We both started working at No Hard Feelings, we had a mutual friend who kept telling us that we should meet. We also realized we lived down the street from each other, so we were neighbors and coworkers.

The first time Josh was over at my house he told me he was thinking about the idea of starting a dehydrated fruit garnish company. Over the next three days, I went on a bender of what this thing could be. That’s when I came up with the name Convenient Cocktail Co. and some sketches, then Josh’s graphic designer friend put it together into a cohesive image. That’s how it really started, and it’s been nine months since then.

NOOGAtoday | Convenient Cocktail Co.

Try out one of Devin’s creations, the “Mega’retto Sour” topped with a grapefruit garnish.

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Photo by NOOGAtoday

Q: What garnishes are you guys currently offering?

Devin: The core line is lime, lemon, grapefruit, orange, and pineapple. We’re going to be releasing a new line soon where we use hibiscus to naturally dye fruits and then dry them.

Q: Can you share a cocktail recipe for folks at home to try with your garnishes?

The Mega’retto Sour by Devin
  • 1.5 oz. Lazzaroni Amerotto
  • .75 oz. Plantation O.F.T.D. Rum
  • .75 oz. fresh lime juice
  • .25 oz. grapefruit juice
  • 3 dashes of Angostura bitters
  • Grapefruit garnish
For the folks at home, you can shop for Convenient Cocktail Co.'s garnishes online or at Imbibe (1616 Broad St.). If you’re in the bar or restaurant industry, inquire via email.
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Events

Today, July 21
  • Photo Transfer Workshop | Friday, July 21 | 6-8 p.m. | Houston Museum of Decorative Arts, 201 High St., Chattanooga | $20 | Join artist in residence Kris Bespalec to learn about her photo transfer + collage process.
  • Meet the Brewers Q+A | Friday, July 21 | 7:30 p.m. | Naked River Brewing Co., 1791 Reggie White Blvd., Chattanooga | Free | Meet the brewers, try out some new brews at a discounted rate, and take a tour of Naked River — NOOGAtoday readers can enjoy $5 pints.
Saturday, July 22
  • Canoe 101: Introduction to Canoeing | Saturday, July 22 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Greenway Farm, 5051 Grann Rd., Chattanooga | $10 | Learn different aspects of canoeing ranging from paddling techniques to places to enjoy the activity — register by Friday, July 21 at 8 a.m.
  • Neon Moon: The Ultimate 90s Country Tribute | Saturday, July 22 | 9-11:55 p.m. | Barrel House Ballroom, 1501 Long St., Chattanooga | $20-$25 | Enjoy a night reliving some of the biggest country hits from the nineties.
Sunday, July 23
  • FiveStar Food Fight | Sunday, July 23 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | First Horizon Pavilion, 1826 Reggie White Blvd., Chattanooga | Free+ | Local chefs will have to utilize ingredients from the market during this live cooking competition.
  • Grow Your Own Way: Monthly Community Yoga Class | Sunday, July 23 | 2-3 p.m. | Crabtree Farms, 1000 E. 30th St., Chattanooga | $12 | Join the community for a relaxing yoga class — bring your own mat.
Monday, July 24
  • Crocheting 101: Granny Squares | Monday, July 24 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Chattery, 1800 Rossville Ave., Chattanooga | $30 | Learn how to make one of the most iconic crochet patterns in this class — all supplies included.
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Cause

🧱 Help build a new exhibit at the Chattanooga Zoo
Cape porcupines digging at the Chattanooga Zoo.
Cape porcupines Tommy and Pookie Prickles helped with the Cape of Africa “ground digging.” | Photo by Olivia Ross, Chattanooga Times Free Press
The Chattanooga Zoo is moving forward with its African Expansion, a significant part of the Zoo’s Master Plan. The $3.9 million project will bring unique African animals to Chattanooga, helping to conserve various species.

With assistance from resident porcupines Tommy and Pookie Prickles, the Zoo recently broke ground on a brand new Cape of Africa exhibit. The habitat is for lesser-known African animals like Cape porcupines, servals, and warthogs. When it’s completed, visitors will be able to experience animal interactions, educational opportunities, and majestic views of the Zoo’s giraffes.

You don’t need a hard hat to help build the Cape of Africa exhibit. With the “That’s My Brick!” campaign, you can support the construction of the exhibit by donating a brick. Each personalized brick will be installed as part of the pathway to Africa.

Expected completion of this portion of the African Expansion is in 2024.
Personalize your brick to pave the way
News Notes
Development
  • Hamilton County is set to purchase a new training center for Hamilton County Emergency Medical Services for ~$3.1 million. The 16,400-sqft facility, located at 3916 Volunteer Dr., will replace the current site that is nearly a century old. (Chattanooga Times Free Press)
Outdoors
  • Hamilton County Parks and Recreation announced that Walden’s Ridge Park will open Saturday, Sept. 30. The 200-acre park features over 10 miles of trails suitable for mountain biking, hiking, and running + areas for bouldering. Check out the park plan.
Transit
  • Bike Chattanooga has expanded to the Hill City neighborhood with the addition of a new station, located at 799 N. Market St. The company has also added 50 e-bikes to its Walnut Plaza station.
Sports
  • The second annual Alliance Fastpitch Open Nationals will come to Frost Stadium on Tuesday, July 25-Sunday, July 30. The championship will bring in 150+ teams from 35 states and will feature exhibitions of professional softball teams. All games are free and open to the public.
Cause
  • Morning Pointe Senior Living is hosting a school supply drive for The Samaritan Center in Ooltewah. Donations can be dropped off at its Shallowford Road, Ooltewah + Collegedale locations now through Thursday, Aug. 17. See the full wishlist.
Biz
  • Local bookstore The Book & Cover announced in an Instagram post it will be planning ahead for a potential UPS strike at the end of July. The post advises folks to “email us to place any special orders” if you know you’ll need a book in the next month to ensure it arrives on time.
Eat
  • Remember when we asked you all for help deciding what kind of ice cream flavor would embody Chattanooga? Well, Clumpies Ice Cream Co. has made it a reality. The “Chatty New Girl” — using local ingredients from New Wave Coffee + Belle Chocolates — will hit the stores today, July 21.
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Drink
Wellness
 
Answered

Your Chattanooga happy place

Answered: Your Chattanooga happy place
NOOGAtoday | Riverwalk
The Tennessee Riverwalk is a great spot to watch the sunset. | Photo by NOOGAtoday
Earlier this week, we asked our readers what their Chattanooga happy places were. Think: places in town that make you feel calm or somewhere you have fond memories from.

We received some pretty wholesome responses. Here are some of our reader + follower suggestions for spots in Chattanooga that bring on all of the happy feels.

“Aside from home, the Bluff Trail + Enterprise South Nature Park.” — Colby W.

“A walk on McCoy Farm & Gardens.” — @noogahoneypot

“The Common House pool. Serenity at its finest, especially in the early morning before it gets too hot.” — Linda K.

“It has to be Chattanooga Riverpark off Amnicola. When I first moved here, I’d meet my daughter and two-year-old granddaughter there for a run/walk. Lots of great memories.” — @kemurph58

“Sculpture Fields. Enjoy weekend walks with my dog Olivia.” — @blackdogwildflours

“Paddling on the river.” — @cottageatfallingwater
 
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The Wrap
 
Kristen Templeton

Today’s edition by:
Kristen Templeton
From the editor
So far during Drink Up Month, I’ve gotten to try out a lot of new beverages. One of my favorites I’ve had so far is the Cascara + Honey soda from New Wave Coffee. It’s a kind of tea made from the leftover fruit skins after the seed of a coffee berry is removed. Totally new to me, and absolutely delicious.
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