Kids & Family

Scudder Cafe to Open at Hyannis Youth and Community Center

The opening of the new cafe run by the Casual Gourmet will be on September 22, the third birthday celebration of HYCC.

The Hyannis Youth & Community Center will celebrate its third year of operation by welcoming The Casual Gourmet as the new food concessionaire.

On September 1st, The Casual Gourmet will bring its renowned food and service style and energy to serve the thousands of local, regional and international visitors frequenting the Center.

“I am thrilled to welcome the Casual Gourmet as our new food service provider.  They have a number of successful locations throughout the region and have a wonderful reputation in the community.  I am looking forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship between the HYCC and the Casual Gourmet,” said the Hyannis Youth & Community Center’s General Manager, Joe Izzo. 

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The Casual Gourmet is a well-known local catering business, now in its 26th year, operating Cafés in Centerville, the Cape Cod Mall, Heritage Museums and Gardens, and at Cape Cod Hospital. It is also the exclusive caterer at Heritage Museums and Gardens and at Historic Highfield Hall.

“Having the Casual Gourmet come in to the HYCC as our new food service vendor is exciting!” said Tom Lynch, Town Manager. “Their presence will compliment our commitment to bring local flavor to the family experience when visiting Barnstable.”

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Partnering with the Hyannis Youth & Community Center is a natural fit for a local company with a deep community commitment.

Olive Chase, founder and President of The Casual Gourmet says, “Our family has a long history of supporting the Hyannis Youth & Community Center from its inception. The Center is a true community treasure offering a safe harbor to the children in our community who are most in need and a spectacular venue for community and sporting events. We are thrilled to partner with the Town of Barnstable in operating the Scudder Family Café and providing catering throughout the Center.”

The Casual Gourmet will offer a full service menu featuring breakfast, lunch and dinner options. Complete menus and pricing will be finalized shortly and a catering menu for birthday parties and other social functions will be available online at the HYCC web site. In the meantime, questions can be directed to Joe Izzo who can be reached at 508.790.6345 x103 orjoseph.izzo@town.barnstable.ma.us.

The HYCC will celebrate the grand reopening of the Scudder Family Café operated by The Casual Gourmet on September 22, 2012 at noon during the 3rd Annual Birthday Celebration of the HYCC.

Attendees can expect to taste a sampling of what will be offered as the busy fall season gets underway at the center. Other activities will include a Touch-a-Truck in the parking lot; a Family Fest in the Gymnasium with games and inflatable rides thanks to Coastal Equipment Rental; and special birthday pricing on public skate courtesy of Cape Cod Five Cents Savings Bank Charitable Trust Foundation.  More information about details for the day can be found at www.town.barnstable.ma.us/hycc.

Information from a press release.


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